Thursday, March 17, 2011

Giveaway: Win a $50 Gift Card For Easter Shopping !!


The Best way to save money this Easter? Win a $50 Gift Card and go shopping for free at the Happy Easter Store!!

The Happy Easter Store is giving one of my readers a $50 gift code (sent via email) to shop online with at their store. There are wonderful Easter Baskets to choose from, all filled with delicious Easter Chocolates, of course, and so much more!

Looking for some cute Easter decor for your home?



Maybe you are searching for some cute Easter outfits for the kids?


Or perhaps you would be interested in some jewelry?



Or fresh spring time flowers for your Easter table?


I had a very difficult time choosing which item to review, there are just so many adorable choices, but I finally settled on the Deluxe Godiva Indulgence Gift Basket.


When it arrived, we indulged in heavenly Godiva chocolate bars, cookies and truffles. This would be a lovely hostess gift for someone as well.


They also have assorted nut and fruit baskets, chocolate cakes, carrot cakes, sugar-free candy, and even decadent looking cupcakes!



Remember-- The winner will be receiving their $50 coupon code instantly via email, and can go shopping right away. How cool is that, I ask you? Instant and free--two of my favorite words!

To Enter :

Visit the Happy Easter Store and look around. Leave me a comment letting me know which item you would love to choose should you win. Please leave a valid email with your comment.

Extra Entries:

Like the Happy Easter Store on Facebook.  (3 entries.)

Like 101 Ways To Save Money on  Facebook.  (3 entries)

Follow 101 Ways to Save Money on Google Friend Connect. (3 entries)

Tweet this giveaway on Twitter. (One extra entry per daily tweet.)

Share about this giveaway on Facebook. (2 entries)

Share this giveaway on another social network  (2 entries.)

Leave a comment on another post. (2 entries.)

Giveaway will close March 31 @11:59 EST.
Winner will be notified by email April 1, and will have 24 hours to confirm or new winner will be drawn.
Open to U.S. addresses only.


Disclosure: The Happy Easter Store sent me a complimentary gift basket to facilitate this review and giveaway. All opinions expressed here are my own. 

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Easy Money Saving Tips For Your Home






Save a little money, stress and time with some tips for your home:


Use salt to help remove burned-on food from pans. Just sprinkle about 1/2 cup salt and add 3 cups water to the pan (first remove any loose food). Then boil on stove for about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Cover pan and let sit overnight. In the morning, scrape off loose food and wash as usual!

Remove candle wax from furniture by placing a baggie with ice on the drips. When the wax gets brittle, gently scrape off with a credit card. Polish gently if any residue remains.

Get pet hair out of carpet easily by wearing a rubber glove on your hand and running it over the carpet. Hairs will cling to the glove instantly.

Freshen carpets and rooms by sprinkling baking soda on your carpet. Wait an hour, then vacuum.

Got a sticky stain laundry problem? Just spray a little hairspray on the stain before washing. The rubbing alcohol in the spray breaks down the stickiness, making the stain easier to get out.

Save money by stretching that shampoo. Since most shampoos contain more detergents than your hair needs (and can dry your hair out), make two bottles out of one: Next time your bottle of shampoo is finished, don't toss it-save it. When you buy a new bottle, pour half into the old bottle, and fill the other half with water. Do the same with the other bottle. Diluting your shampoo is healthier for your hair and your wallet!

Exfoliate your skin with baking soda and save money by not buying expensive products at the store. Baking soda has a neutral pH level, so you don't have to worry about it drying your skin. Just mix some with enough water to make a paste. Lightly massage into your skin, rinse and feel softer skin!

Friday, March 4, 2011

Save Money With These 3 Websites (Even Get Free Stuff!)



Save money, get free stuff, and even get cash by visiting these 3 websites:



1. Listia.com: 
This is an auction site simliar to eBay, but everything is free! Yes, free. How it works:

A user lists something they don't want anymore. (like an old TV)

Other users bid on the TV using credits they received for signing up, referring friends or listing their own stuff.

When the auction ends, the user who bid the highest amount of credits wins!

The buyer gets the TV, and the seller gets credits to use for something else on Listia...

2. PlasticJungle.com

You can sell unused gift cards at Plastic Jungle and get up to 92% of the value. You can have the money deposited immediately into your PayPal account, have a check mailed to you, buy other gift cards for as much as 30% off, or donate to a favorite charity. I did this with some gift cards left over from Christmas--I had cash in a flash and loved it!

3. Cheapism.com

If you are planning to buy something soon, go to this website first to get breakdowns on quality, reviews, and tips to finding the best prices. There are categories for almost everything, from electronics, home and garden, travel, sports, health and beauty, and family. The best place to go before you buy anything!