http://huffydeb2003.savingadvice.com info@savingadvice.com About Me en-us http://huffydeb2003.savingadvice.com/2009/11/21/10301_55273/ I get payments deposited in Paypal yesterday for $100 in reimbursements for 3 restaurant mystery shops + $3 from Pine Cone!<br /> <br /> Then I went to Walmart for a few items which included yams $0.25/lb, celery $0.88/stalk, head of cauliflower $1.98, and broccoli $1.25/lb...all pretty good... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:49:39 PST (About Me) http://huffydeb2003.savingadvice.com/2009/11/15/more-checks-found-money_55113/ Yesterday I received two checks in the mail. One was $7 for completing a mystery shop. The other was from Toluna Surveys for $10.<br /> <br /> After work yesterday I stopped for gas at a convenience store and found another penny in the parking lot!<br /> <br /> Have a great Sunday! Sun, 15 Nov 2009 13:58:46 PST (About Me) http://huffydeb2003.savingadvice.com/2009/11/12/credit-score-update_55056/ I get a monthly FICO score update as a free service with my credit union. For about the last year, my score has decreased then stabilized a few months ago. The last two months my score increased...this time by 7 points!!<br /> <br /> Oh I found another penny in the Wal-mart parking lot yesterday... Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:25:27 PST (About Me) http://huffydeb2003.savingadvice.com/2009/11/11/saturday-job-update_55031/ I haven't been working at my Saturday job since August. I was laid off because of a decline in business. I was only given a couple of days notice, but was given 2 weeks of severance pay. The severance was certainly not expected, but was a very generous gesture. On occasion I fill... Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:26:42 PST (About Me) http://huffydeb2003.savingadvice.com/2009/11/10/rebate-rewards_55001/ I got a rebate check from the October Rite Aid Single Check program in the amount of $114.60!!! It was all FAR items that consisted mainly of cold products. I had several coupons for the items too, so I made some extra money. Some of the products I won't use, but I want to donate... Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:02:03 PST (About Me) http://huffydeb2003.savingadvice.com/2009/11/08/17-cents_54947/ This weekend I found a total of $0.17!! Friday night, while doing a mystery shop, I found a nickel. Last night at the grocery store I located a penny. The today when I stopped at the convenience store to use the ATM, I scored a dime and a penny!! Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:49:56 PST (About Me) http://huffydeb2003.savingadvice.com/2009/11/03/over-a-month_54807/ It has been more than a month that I have posted on my blog. I just haven't really been in the mood...too busy with my children, work, and continuing education courses. I have been reading some of the blogs occasionally though.<br /> <br /> +++<br /> <br /> I took my Honda in for a state inspection,... Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:46:27 PST (About Me) http://huffydeb2003.savingadvice.com/2009/09/20/another-11-cents_53722/ I found more money today. I located a dime at the exit door at CVS. Then leaving CVS on the sidewalk there was a penny!<br /> <br /> So 21 cents now that I've found in 2 days!! Sun, 20 Sep 2009 20:00:56 PST (About Me) http://huffydeb2003.savingadvice.com/2009/09/19/found-a-dime-rebate-checks_53699/ Today when I was at Wal-mart I found a dime at the checkout area. <br /> <br /> <br /> This week I received $49.43 in refund checks from Rite-Aid plus a few others. So a little extra money for the extra income fund!<br /> <br /> Have a great evening! Sat, 19 Sep 2009 17:37:18 PST (About Me) http://huffydeb2003.savingadvice.com/2009/09/18/ebay-buyer-didnt-pay_53684/ So the buyer that I filed a dispute against didn't respond to that either. After sending a couple of messages through Ebay, I opened the case over a week ago. I just closed the case, since the buyer made absolutely no attempt to communicate with me and/or pay for the item which she... Fri, 18 Sep 2009 20:43:41 PST (About Me) http://huffydeb2003.savingadvice.com/2009/09/10/another-ebay-update_53521/ Yesterday I filed a dispute with a buyer on Ebay who has failed to pay for an item. They haven't responded to any emails that I sent them either. I'm thinking I will probably end of relisting the item. That is usually what happens. My experience is that by filing a dispute it has... Thu, 10 Sep 2009 04:50:12 PST (About Me) http://huffydeb2003.savingadvice.com/2009/09/07/another-nsd_53476/ I've had another NSD today! Didn't leave the house in 2 days now. <br /> <br /> I ended up doing some yard work today + some laundry and that's about it.<br /> <br /> Tomorrow it is back to work!<br /> <br /> Have a great evening! Mon, 07 Sep 2009 20:06:30 PST (About Me) http://huffydeb2003.savingadvice.com/2009/09/07/nsd-ebay-cell-phones_53454/ Yesterday was a NSD for me. I haven't had one of those in a long time. <br /> <br /> +++<br /> <br /> I am still awaiting payment for an Ebay item that sold over a week ago. I sent the buyer 2 invoices so far + an email and I haven't received a response to any of those. My next step will be to file... Mon, 07 Sep 2009 08:58:51 PST (About Me) http://huffydeb2003.savingadvice.com/2009/09/06/extra-income-updatelong-overdue_53432/ The last time I posted an extra income update was 8/15. Since then I have accumulated the following extra funds:<br /> <br /> $692.62...Saturday Income<br /> $150.22...Mystery Shop Reimburse/Fees<br /> $072.12...CC Rewards<br /> $029.51...Refund Checks<br /> $017.74...Ebay Profits<br /> $005.94...August Interest<br /> $000.27...Found... Sun, 06 Sep 2009 13:06:19 PST (About Me) http://huffydeb2003.savingadvice.com/2009/09/06/small-checks_53429/ Yesterday I got several checks in the mail. One was $4.64 for a Rita's Italian Ice mystery shop reimbursement, a $2 refund check, and a $2 survey check. So a total of $8.64.<br /> <br /> I also got a sample box of cereal from Vocalpoint--Kashi Honey Sunshine.<br /> <br /> Sun, 06 Sep 2009 08:09:22 PST (About Me) http://huffydeb2003.savingadvice.com/2009/09/04/mystery-shop-update_53398/ I did another restaurant mystery shop last night. I should get $35 reimbursed for that in the next month or so.<br /> <br /> I have a shop to complete tonight at another restaurant. The reimbursement for that one is $40.<br /> <br /> I enjoy doing these because we get to eat out with minimal OOP expense!<br /> <br /> Have... Fri, 04 Sep 2009 09:46:54 PST (About Me) http://huffydeb2003.savingadvice.com/2009/09/01/ebay-update_53320/ I recently sold 4 items on Ebay. I have received payment for 3 of those items. After the fees, I have netted $17.74. Not a lot, but certainly a little bit to add to the extra income fund, which I need to update on my blog.<br /> <br /> I have still been keeping track of all my extra income,... Tue, 01 Sep 2009 08:44:08 PST (About Me) http://huffydeb2003.savingadvice.com/2009/08/24/another-great-mail-day_53154/ Today I received $25.51 in refund checks from Staples and Swiss Tea.<br /> <br /> I also got the CC rewards that I requested a few days ago from Citicard. The check was for $72.12.<br /> <br /> So a little less than $100 in extra income in one day!! Mon, 24 Aug 2009 20:01:52 PST (About Me) http://huffydeb2003.savingadvice.com/2009/08/24/ebay-update_53145/ Yesterday I listed four items on Ebay. I checked today and I have bids on three items and plenty of watchers on all of the items.<br /> <br /> I also listed something on Craigslist too yesterday.<br /> <br /> I'm trying to reduce some clutter again. I'm thinking about having a yard sale in a couple... Mon, 24 Aug 2009 10:33:16 PST (About Me) http://huffydeb2003.savingadvice.com/2009/08/22/mystery-shopping-news_53111/ This week I got a total of $134.92 reimbursements in my Paypal account for 3 restaurant mystery shops I completed in July.<br /> <br /> I'm leaving soon to do another restaurant mystery shop assignment tonight. Then, tomorrow I have a retail one to complete.<br /> <br /> Oh I found a penny also the other... Sat, 22 Aug 2009 14:12:52 PST (About Me)