I'm so behind on this substack! I'm so thankful for the Libby airplane mode tip!! I borrow books all the time and almost never finish them before they're automatically returned - my life will never be the same now!!! SO MANY BOOKS TO FINISH AND SO MUCH MORE TIME NOW!!!!
So in Florida (yeah I know.....can't help my residency at the moment), lottery ticket money goes to support college scholarships! My oldest is currently at university and due to high school grades has full tuition paid (we still have to cover room and board) by the lottery scholarship money.....so if following Janie's tip to become a millionaire....in FL your helping bright kids!
I don’t have the guts to directly ask for a discount so I like putting things in a cart, leave it and usually the business will send a “did you like something on our website?” email, often with a discount or free shipping. If they don’t, go back to the cart, take something out and put something in and leave it again. Usually on the second try they’ll dangle some sort of carrot to get you to buy.
My local Buy Nothing group on FB has been super useful. Plus, the one I’m in is for liberals/progressives in our county, and I love knowing that I can donate my stuff to like-minded people in my community who may need something that I don’t anymore (and vice versa).
I recently started doing Branded Surveys to see what comes of it and so far, so good.
I’ve also been using GasBuddy to find cheap gas in my area because gas is so ridiculously expensive right now.
Such a fun, and helpful read, thank you!! I tell everyone about the ReStore, Habitat for Humanity is such a great organization ❤️ And now I can't wait to check out the Goodwill website! Also, truly, winning Mega Millions is in my future, I just know it, always have...so I cannot wait to celebrate with all of my BPIDHB friends when I win, Janie included!!! 🙌🏽🙏🏽
These are great! Thanks for the goodwill link. I’m an avid thrifter and always looking for vintage tins (that I make jewelry from), so I’m excited to check this out. ♻️❤️
This goodwill.com thing is a gem!!! I just did a few quick searches, and there is some really good stuff out there!!! My best tip is to use all the rebate apps (Ibotta, Rakuten, Etc..). I use them like a savings account to buy expensive things I feel guilty spending ‘my’ money on.
I love these tips! can confirm that FB buy nothing groups are amazing. my wife and I scored a Crate & Barrel bookshelf in ours, and the whole group is very active. Also, if you’re in NYC, follow stooping accounts on insta! They’re always posting free stuff left on stoops in different neighborhoods.
I'm so behind on this substack! I'm so thankful for the Libby airplane mode tip!! I borrow books all the time and almost never finish them before they're automatically returned - my life will never be the same now!!! SO MANY BOOKS TO FINISH AND SO MUCH MORE TIME NOW!!!!
So in Florida (yeah I know.....can't help my residency at the moment), lottery ticket money goes to support college scholarships! My oldest is currently at university and due to high school grades has full tuition paid (we still have to cover room and board) by the lottery scholarship money.....so if following Janie's tip to become a millionaire....in FL your helping bright kids!
I don’t have the guts to directly ask for a discount so I like putting things in a cart, leave it and usually the business will send a “did you like something on our website?” email, often with a discount or free shipping. If they don’t, go back to the cart, take something out and put something in and leave it again. Usually on the second try they’ll dangle some sort of carrot to get you to buy.
I have been using the Libby app for years now and I LOVE IT. This airplane mode tip is an absolute game changer.
This is really great - thank you both!
My local Buy Nothing group on FB has been super useful. Plus, the one I’m in is for liberals/progressives in our county, and I love knowing that I can donate my stuff to like-minded people in my community who may need something that I don’t anymore (and vice versa).
I recently started doing Branded Surveys to see what comes of it and so far, so good.
I’ve also been using GasBuddy to find cheap gas in my area because gas is so ridiculously expensive right now.
Yes. I’m such a criminal when it comes to airplane mode and my e-reader. Mwahahaha.
HAHAHA! We will not tell on you.
I love the instacart trick! & the goodwill tip, I had forgotten about their website. Thanks for an excellent list.
Thank you for reading!
Such a fun, and helpful read, thank you!! I tell everyone about the ReStore, Habitat for Humanity is such a great organization ❤️ And now I can't wait to check out the Goodwill website! Also, truly, winning Mega Millions is in my future, I just know it, always have...so I cannot wait to celebrate with all of my BPIDHB friends when I win, Janie included!!! 🙌🏽🙏🏽
We are rooting for your big win!
Love all these tips. I'm definitely going to check out Instacart - it's a lot easier than driving around.
Regarding the lottery, if I ever win a big one, I'm going to get a new cell number and only share my new number with certain people haha
That’s maybe the best tip of all!
Delulu 4 lyf! Love it. Slap that bb on a t-shirt and I’ll buy it! 😉
Janie coined that one, I think! I would buy that tee!
These are great! Thanks for the goodwill link. I’m an avid thrifter and always looking for vintage tins (that I make jewelry from), so I’m excited to check this out. ♻️❤️
I hope you find some tins!
Ohhh.... I never thought of legally changing my name when I win the Mega Millions!! 😉
What’s your new name gonna be? So we can stay in touch…
I think it will be Olivia....
This goodwill.com thing is a gem!!! I just did a few quick searches, and there is some really good stuff out there!!! My best tip is to use all the rebate apps (Ibotta, Rakuten, Etc..). I use them like a savings account to buy expensive things I feel guilty spending ‘my’ money on.
OBSESSED WITH RAKUTEN!!!
Yes!!!! I just ordered some stuff, and I forgot to use it. Ugh!!!
Oh no! Cancel! Do over!
I didn’t remember until after it shipped. I’m still kicking myself!
Thank you both - loved your hacks and hearing your voices!
Thank you for reading, Lisa!
I loved all these tips!!! Thank you for all the detailed information! 🤍
You are welcome. Thank you for reading, Sara!
I love these tips! can confirm that FB buy nothing groups are amazing. my wife and I scored a Crate & Barrel bookshelf in ours, and the whole group is very active. Also, if you’re in NYC, follow stooping accounts on insta! They’re always posting free stuff left on stoops in different neighborhoods.
Ooh, that's a hot tip!