tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71652528506975805962024-03-19T14:56:27.071-04:00The Stay At Home GnomeBargains, Saving Money, Coupons, Sweepstakes, Giveaways, and MemoriesJennifer Wilsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01188145350168583816noreply@blogger.comBlogger702125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7165252850697580596.post-79515817171552071412023-05-10T22:13:00.001-04:002023-05-10T22:13:34.886-04:00The Great Gift Giving Guide helps YOU give Amazing Christmas Gifts and Stocking Stuffers FTC disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links.I wrote The Great Gift Giving Guide just before Christmas, but I had been working on it my whole life. I have been known as a fantastic gift-giver, and have even written a number of Gift idea posts on my blog over the years, my most popular one being for dialysis patents. How did I become a great gift giver?Jennifer Wilsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01188145350168583816noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7165252850697580596.post-6893725797137051182023-01-16T23:21:00.002-05:002023-01-16T23:21:22.933-05:00How does Drop work? Do you really get free stuff and cash back? FTC disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links.My favorite way to earn cash back with savings apps is stuff I would buy anyway. I have reviewed other cash back apps, but today I am going to talk about Drop.How does Drop differ?With Drop, you attach your credit and debit cards -- if you don't use a credit or debit card, you won't be able to get points back to spend. OneJennifer Wilsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01188145350168583816noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7165252850697580596.post-18515678785730610132022-11-22T04:13:00.003-05:002023-11-24T17:04:34.540-05:00Great Gift Ideas for People Who Love Guinea Pigs FTC disclaimer: Some of the links in this post are affiliates and I may earn a small commission if you click through them.People often want to get me guinea pig themed gifts, but I have loved guinea pigs since I was about 8 years old. So it's harder to find things that I don't already have that I would enjoy. If you want to read about gifts to GIVE guinea pigs, please Jennifer Wilsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01188145350168583816noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7165252850697580596.post-26377516224866693682022-11-22T04:12:00.002-05:002022-11-22T04:13:47.556-05:00Gift Ideas for GUINEA PIGS FTC disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links and I may receive a small compensation if you make a purchase through them at no additional cost to you.I have had guinea pigs most of my life. I got my first guinea pig when I was 8. I poured through a "Pets for Kids" book and decided I wanted a guinea pig. I was too young to know much about them, but thankfully Jennifer Wilsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01188145350168583816noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7165252850697580596.post-34525524665741063272022-06-27T19:58:00.004-04:002022-06-27T19:58:47.601-04:00Is this Giveaway A Scam? Figuring out if a Contest is Legit on Facebook or Instagram So how do you know if the giveaway you see posted on Facebook or Instagram is a scam? One of the first clues is to see if it is the legitimate business running it.For instance, this is the REAL Disney Parks Facebook page.What do you notice? I see a few things:The verified by Facebook checkmarkEverything is spelled correctlyTONS of people like the page. What do you often seeJennifer Wilsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01188145350168583816noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7165252850697580596.post-44100942475214400322022-05-22T20:25:00.005-04:002023-05-16T15:52:38.865-04:0020 Ideas for Saving Money on GroceriesLately I have been hearing a lot of complaints about how expensive food has gotten -- and it has. I have been a coupon queen for over 30 years (way before it was cool) and here's my 15 tips on how to save money on food.FTC disclaimer: The following contains affiliate links.1. Shop Loss LeadersStores will often have sales to draw you in. I remember the days of 4/$1 boxes of Jennifer Wilsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01188145350168583816noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7165252850697580596.post-8343956337086286442022-05-04T14:18:00.000-04:002022-05-05T17:09:19.351-04:00Ideas and Suggestions for Caring For Your Guinea Pigs in An Emergency
Emergencies happen, but they are often easier if you are prepared. Here are a few situations you might encounter and how to handle them.
Family Emergency: Have someone on hand you can take your guinea pig(s) to at pretty much a moment's notice. You can offer to do the same for their pets. Before this is needed, go over your guinea pig's favorite foods, what they can Jennifer Wilsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01188145350168583816noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7165252850697580596.post-10140869068242122352022-04-19T23:32:00.000-04:002022-04-19T23:32:08.693-04:00What happens if you misplace an item you sold on eBay?FTC disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links.I've been selling on eBay for over 23 years. I try to be very careful, but unfortunately I am human and I make mistakes. Like the time I accidentally swapped mailing labels and sent the wrong ugly Christmas sweaters to the wrong people. It was nerve-racking, but thankfully it all turned out okay because the one family got their Jennifer Wilsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01188145350168583816noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7165252850697580596.post-79684503007015549882022-04-08T01:24:00.001-04:002022-04-08T01:24:17.061-04:00Making Credit Cards Work for YOU! Credit Card Hacking Basics FTC disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links.One of the things I disagree with Dave Ramsey on is credit cards. He says in The Total Money Makeover that no one ever got rich on credit card rewards, and while that's true, I have had my life enriched by those points and I want to explain the basics of credit card hacking. If you can't pay of your cards in full each Jennifer Wilsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01188145350168583816noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7165252850697580596.post-55618118512282034112022-03-31T00:47:00.003-04:002022-03-31T00:48:34.594-04:00What is Receipt Hog? Is it worth signing up?FTC disclaimer: This post includes affiliate links. Years ago, I joined as many app based savings and earnings communities as I could. Some have faded away (such as Checkout 51), but others have stayed around and have become my favorites. One I have on my phone that I don't often talk about is Receipt Hog.So what is it? You take photos of your shopping receipts. Jennifer Wilsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01188145350168583816noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7165252850697580596.post-76686819402254282542022-03-11T15:04:00.003-05:002022-03-11T15:04:26.064-05:00Where are the best places to find items to sell on eBay? I've been selling on eBay for over twenty years now. I often get asked "Where do you find your items?" So I'm going to be talking about places you can get items to sell on eBay, Etsy, Poshmark, and Mecari. These are in no particular order.1. Your HomeMost people have clothes they no longer wear, books they have read, games that no longer get played. When first Jennifer Wilsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01188145350168583816noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7165252850697580596.post-59050992898455650652022-02-21T00:23:00.004-05:002022-02-21T00:23:56.747-05:00Can You Earn a Full Time Living Selling on eBay? FTC disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links.Recently I was asked about if you can earn a full time living selling on eBay or if it was too late to get in on it, and I decided to answer that question here.The quick and easy answer is: Yes, you can! However, there's a few things to know.It is a LOT of work. I mean a lot. Especially if you are first starting out.Jennifer Wilsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01188145350168583816noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7165252850697580596.post-31078822083621704012022-01-28T15:59:00.006-05:002022-04-24T23:08:24.142-04:00The Prize Winner of Defiance Ohio Read Along. Chapter OneFTC disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links.This is a new series. A friend and I are reading through The Prize Winner of Defiance Ohio by Terry Ryan and I am adapting my thoughts on the book here for everyone.The book opens and there is no shortage of jingles. I don't really get why a lot of them won. I think this encouraged me big time when I was just beginning&Jennifer Wilsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01188145350168583816noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7165252850697580596.post-9581371352233593902022-01-07T03:02:00.003-05:002022-01-07T03:02:49.821-05:00What is Fetch Rewards? Is it worth it? Very few people see their smartphone as a savings tool. But that is how I view my device. Why? Savings apps. I have several, and snap receipts from different places, but the one I want to talk about today is Fetch.Savings apps are just that -- savings. You won't get rich from them because you are getting something that you paid refunded to you. But they Jennifer Wilsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01188145350168583816noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7165252850697580596.post-82069512229564947562021-12-18T17:06:00.000-05:002021-12-18T17:06:14.581-05:00When Buying SMALLER Saves MoneyFTC disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. Like the rest of the world, we are getting ready for Christmas. Our niece was born during lockdown in 2020, so in my very well stocked gift closet, I found some diapers but instead of the size six she is now wearing, they were size two. For whatever reason, I often have trouble with store employees helping me, so I asked Jennifer Wilsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01188145350168583816noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7165252850697580596.post-81131291247469857302021-09-15T02:04:00.003-04:002023-05-16T15:52:58.985-04:00How To Save Money Shopping for Groceries at WalmartHow to Save Money Shopping at WalmartI live in a town that has a grocery store that is smaller than some convenience stores I have been to. Ten miles away there is a Walmart and a mom and pop grocery store. While Wal-Mart doesn't give me the best savings for my grocery dollar, it's most convenient, and the easiest to save money when shopping.My first tip is simple. Just shop Jennifer Wilsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01188145350168583816noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7165252850697580596.post-21702851011168700062021-04-03T19:52:00.003-04:002021-04-03T20:00:15.687-04:00Participating in the American AstraZeneca Vaccine TrialI knew Covid was coming. I had been watching it since December 2019, and when I had a doctor's visit in January I asked what I could do to help improve my immune system. By March 2020, I had a doctor's visit, and I said if he knew of a vaccine trial, I wanted in. He chuckled and said a vaccine was a ways off. I knew it was, but I wanted in as soon as one was being Jennifer Wilsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01188145350168583816noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7165252850697580596.post-39150444121243795142021-03-26T07:32:00.000-04:002021-03-26T07:32:08.112-04:00When Buying Generic Brands is a Sign of WealthFTC disclosure: This post contains affiliate links.One of the things I am so appreciative of is being able to purchase store brand / generic items. To me, that's a step up in the financial world. I know it seems counter intuitive to see store brands as a luxury, but I often think this way.I don't often talk about WHY I got into becoming a coupon queen / frugalista, but it isn't Jennifer Wilsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01188145350168583816noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7165252850697580596.post-39331930980601844052021-01-04T17:01:00.003-05:002022-01-28T16:00:48.304-05:00Is Your New Year's Resolution saving Money? You NEED these apps! FTC disclaimer: The post contains affiliate links.One of the most made new year's resolutions is to save money. I've pinched pennies my entire life, and here are the apps and savings sites I plan on using in 2021! I used to keep a great notebook of how much I saved, how much I spent, and what I got in the mail each day. I think I'll start that again in 2021 as I love Jennifer Wilsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01188145350168583816noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7165252850697580596.post-57107397159710344522021-01-02T22:55:00.000-05:002021-01-02T22:55:11.150-05:00Super Easy Peanut Butter Banana FudgeThis post contains affiliate links.Growing up, fudge always signaled Christmas to me. My aunt made the best fudge, and in more recent years I've been on a quest to find a recipe that is as good as what she made. She never made peanut butter banana fudge, but my husband made this for Christmas and I wanted to share because it's amazing. You need:16 ounces Maranatha Natural PeanutJennifer Wilsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01188145350168583816noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7165252850697580596.post-42999030641093082382020-12-24T02:15:00.003-05:002020-12-24T02:15:55.244-05:00Christmas Eve 1983 -- Terra Alta WV - When the Power Was OutPhoto is of our tree 1983. Ask anyone over the age of 35 in my small town, and they can tell you all about Christmas 1983 because it was so unusual. It was the most unique Christmas eve of my life, and I know there will never be another like it -- I was still a child, and although I was old enough that Santa no longer visited me, there was still the awe of Christmas and the joy of Jennifer Wilsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01188145350168583816noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7165252850697580596.post-86263966832231157272020-11-28T15:36:00.002-05:002022-11-19T21:35:52.887-05:0050+ Gift And Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Tweens and Teens FTC disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links.It's so hard to shop for tweens and teens. I try and stay away from electronics because really, do they need more encouragement to spend time looking at a screen? Here's some of my favorite gift ideas for tweens and teens.Something they can use for a lifetime is always a good idea. My husband has a MUCH younger Jennifer Wilsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01188145350168583816noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7165252850697580596.post-9797893551718209642020-11-16T20:17:00.004-05:002020-11-16T20:19:33.409-05:00Giveaway -- Sweepstakes Wins Record Book Ends 11/23/2020 FTC disclaimer: This Post contains affiliate linksBack in 1998, I discovered sweepstakes thanks to a coupon site I visited. I wish I had started keeping track then of things I had won in sweepstakes and giveaways and freebies I received, but I didn't.I decided it would be a great giveaway to give one of my lucky readers a Sweepstakes Wins Record Book. This would be a great gift Jennifer Wilsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01188145350168583816noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7165252850697580596.post-90306021234900907092020-11-15T00:16:00.002-05:002021-03-26T08:00:08.009-04:00Our Family Tradition for the First SnowfallFTC disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links.I have become so tired of hearing the words "unprecedented" and "things might look a little different this year", but the truth is, 2020 has not been a fun year for anyone. So, this might be just the time to begin a new family tradition.I've been able to share this with other families, and it has become a favorite.I remember when I was Jennifer Wilsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01188145350168583816noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7165252850697580596.post-364030160669765802020-11-11T18:14:00.001-05:002020-11-12T23:09:32.958-05:00Veteran's Day Memories from the 1980s -- The Christmas Shopping Season Kickoff When I was growing up in the late 70s and early 80s, there was no "Black Friday" as we know it today. What my family did was, since my aunt worked in a bank and had Veteran's Day off, that was the beginning of our shopping season.When I was five or six, I asked for money to buy Christmas gifts for everyone. My mother gave me $20 (probably about $50 today). Even so, that Jennifer Wilsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01188145350168583816noreply@blogger.com0