Money Saving Apps and Programs

Here is a summary of the apps and programs I use to get cash back on my purchases I am already making. Please click on each programs name to either be taken to my blog post about that program for a more in depth look or the websites page.

Swagbucks: Earn points towards gift cards or merchandise by searching the web, shopping online, taking surveys, etc.

Ebates: Cash back program for online shopping at select retailers. Cash out with Paypal

iBotta: Smart phone app that gives you a cash rebate for purchasing select products at select locations. Cash out with PayPal or gift cards

Checkout 51: Cash back rebates for select items purchased at any grocery store. Cash out with PayPal. Smartphone not required, but does have an app for easy use.

Shopkick: Earn rewards for walking into stores, scanning select items, completing tasks. Also has frequent discounts at select retailers. Cash out with gift cards. 

Target's Cartwheel: Mobile app (accessible by internet) that gives discounts on select items at Target. Can be stacked with other coupons for more savings in store. Simply have the cashier scan your smartphone at checkout for instant discounts.

Winco Shopping Trip 6/9

Transaction 1:

Lucky Charms
$1.98
Used $.60/1 from bettycrocker.com
Used $1/1 ibotta rebate
= $.38

Chocolate Chex
$2.18
Used $1.10/2 from bettycrocker.com
Used $1/1 ibotta rebate
=$.63

Coco Puffs
=$1.98
Used $1.10/2 from bettycrocker.com
Used $1/1 ibotta rebate
=$.43

Cinnamon Toast Crunch
=1.98
Used $1.10/2 from bettycrocker.com
Used $1/1 ibotta rebate
=$.43

Honey Nut Cheerios
$1.78
Used $1.10/2 from bettycrocker.com
Used $1/1 ibotta rebate
=$.23

Betty Crocker Cake Mix
$1.18
Used $.40/1 from this link
Used $.50 ibotta rebate
Used $.25 checkout 51 rebate
=$.03

Total before coupons: $8.74

Submitted for $6.50 ibotta rebate
Submitted for $.25 checkout 51 rebate

Total T1 = $1.99


Transaction 2:

(My husband has an ibotta account too, so I do doubles of everything I need doubles of!)

Lucky Charms
$1.98
Used $.60/1 from bettycrocker.com
Used $1/1 ibotta rebate
= $.38

Chocolate Chex
$2.18
Used $1.10/2 from bettycrocker.com
Used $1/1 ibotta rebate
=$.63

Coco Puffs
=$1.98
Used $1.10/2 from bettycrocker.com
Used $1/1 ibotta rebate
=$.43

Cinnamon Toast Crunch
=1.98
Used $1.10/2 from bettycrocker.com
Used $1/1 ibotta rebate
=$.43

Honey Nut Cheerios
$1.78
Used $1.10/2 from bettycrocker.com
Used $1/1 ibotta rebate
=$.23

Betty Crocker Cake Mix
$1.18
Used $.40/1 from this link
Used $.50 ibotta rebate

=$.03

Yoplait Yogurt
6 @ $.50
Used $.40/6 coupon from this weeks Red Plum insert
Used $1/6 ibotta rebate
=$.27/cup

Before coupons: $10.36
Submitted for $7.50 ibotta rebates

Total T2= $2.86.

Total for all= $4.85


Click HERE to learn how to use ibotta!

iBotta Step by Step

I love iBotta! I have earned over $200 back from my groceries! Here is a step by step guide (as of the latest update!) You can combine iBotta offers with coupons and sales! I have earned free cereal and other foods and even got $10 back on my new TV! The offers change and "sell out," so best redeem them once you get home!

Home screen.

Select offers from the top menu. Select grocery.

I selected Wal-Mart, but 90% of the time, I shop Winco.

Select your offer. I chose the Plum Organics.

Do the activities required to earn the bonuses. 

It may ask you to do several different things: take a poll, learn a fact, post to Twitter, etc.

At the bottom, select the pink "Redeem" check mark.

It will prompt you to verify items.

Select item to verify. 

Scan.

When prompted, alight receipt and take picture. You may have to add a section or two as the entire receipt needs to be included. Submit!

Here are my earnings!! Isn't it awesome? All of the money is deposited into PayPal once you cash out!

There are bonuses for completing certain offers. For example, this time around with the milk, if you redeem two more offers, you get an additional $.50 off milk. There is a specific tab on the menu for finding these special offers.

Sign up for FREE here! (And they usually have $$$ bonuses for new sign ups!!)

 Comment for questions! :)