Make money on groceries!

I heard about this app a few weeks ago, but didn’t download it until today, when i received an email saying I could earn on bread and milk – two things that were in my grocery list today. I didn’t have time to download the app before the trip, so I was nervous I missed the boat.
No worries!

All I had to do was take a picture of my receipt, then scan the barcodes on my milk and bread. They also ask you to complete these little tasks (they were not complicated). One of them was sharing the Ibotta link on Facebook, and the other 3 – well you basically just click on this little circle and either take a one question survey or read a short blurb on how to earn money on the app or info about the product.

The categories are separated into grocery, restaurant, movie, fast food, etc, and then by sore or location. So you can easily add offers for things you already buy. Then you can cash out your earnings through PayPal or on a gift card.

I am excited to see how much extra I can earn this year using this app!

Click here to download the app and sign up: http://ibotta.com/r/tL7phQ

Various categories to earn

Grocery stores

More grocery stores

More participating grocery stores

Earn at places you already frequent (we go to all 3 of these! )

I’ve only had this for about an hour and I’ve already made money.

Bacon -Wrapped Pineapple

This holiday season, I’ve participated more than I ever have in the past – as hostess and contributor. In past years my hands have been full enough just trying to make sure all the kids are dressed and ready, supplies are packed for the day, correct gifts are bought, wrapped, and packed, etc. I always felt guilty that I wasn’t able to contribute more, but this year I decided that was unacceptable. 😉

I’ve made these little treats 3 times since November. They are wildly popular, easy to make, and fairly quick, even if they are a little sticky and messy. Not too pricey either: Bacon is usually about $5-6, a can of pineapple $1.50, and brown sugar $2 or so for a whole bag. (These are also non-sale prices, so if you stock up when they’re on sale you’ll be better off.) If you don’t mind the cheap ones (which work just as well), you can get a big box of toothpicks for about $1.

Here is the link to my pin of the recipe: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/507499451730702127/

One tip: This last time I realized I only had thick cut bacon – it’s actually better, I think, to use the thin, cheaper bacon. I will NOT be using thick cut again, unless I buy fresh pineapple and cut the pieces larger. The bacon overwhelmed the pineapple, and it was just too chewy.

Hope you can enjoy this recipe and share with family and friends!