Flying from my wallet
By AmberLynn
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)
United States
July 4, 2020 10:09am CST
Good Morning!
It seems money is flying from my wallet. Yesterday I made a few purchases while in the mountains, and today I've made a few necessary purchases and one not so necessary purchase.
I also have a purchase that has yet to be debited as I am waiting for it to ship to me. I have used Rakuten (Cash back service) for a few of them. I purchased two things on ebay today but it only seems to credit me for one, maybe because they are from two different shops and rakuten doesn't recognize that. I don't know but oh well, I will get some change back anyway.
The good thing is that the money I've spent is "extra money". It will not put a dent in anything.
What's the most expensive item you've bought lately?
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@patgalca (18181)
• Orangeville, Ontario
4 Jul 20
I have spent too much money lately. My husband was laid off for 3 weeks and we worry that they will shut down for good and he will say we can't afford to live here and want to move to his home province, which I am not willing to do. My kids are here. I have my inheritance money but what I have in my main account is dwindling quickly. I don't want to dig into my investments. I have purchased new curtains for our family room (about $80+) and my husband's birthday was in May, and then Father's Day. My daughter's birthday was in April. And Lordy, another birthday coming up in August. Not to mention helping out by paying for groceries for a few months.
I get cash back when I use my Air Miles card (I get those points by purchasing through the Air Miles Store - it's just like Rakuten as it is a mall of stores online, my grocery store, the gas station, the liquor store, etc.). My pharmacy used to be on that program but have changed to their own program. I seem to be getting more cash back from their new program. I also use apps like Checkout 51 (I just cashed that out at $75 so waiting for that cheque in the mail) and Receipt Hog which gives me points and a chance to win a trip. I'm almost at the top points to get me $25 gift card to Amazon, VISA or in Paypal.
My daughter uses Rakuten but geez, she does a lot of online shopping!
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)
• United States
4 Jul 20
I hope that they will not shut down for good. My friend has had to deal with furloughs lately and messing with unemployment so that she can get a paycheck from that. Everyone is suffering so much with this pandemic going on.
Rakuten is okay, and I use it because it gives me some cash, but I do not make nearly as much as what the commercials suggest. I use Ibotta, but well I haven't been using it a lot lately. I am glad you still have your Air Miles rewards and the Checkout 51 and Receipt Hog. Those pennies coming in do help a lot!
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@patgalca (18181)
• Orangeville, Ontario
4 Jul 20
@ScribbledAdNauseum I took on the payment for our credit card. I have been charging groceries to that card, though I stopped doing that and started using our joint account. Although hubby got the government emergency payment when he got laid off, I decided I'd better use the credit card again. I also pay for all my pharmacy purchases myself (and I take a lot of vitamins). I'm not as bad as the girls who are still constantly purchasing online, but I have shopped a bit more than usual. Not interested in standing in a line-up outside a store to shop. Gotta reign it in. 
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)
• United States
4 Jul 20
@patgalca I do not blame you for using the credit card. I know people here still haven't gotten the stimulus checks that they were expecting, and of course tax refunds seem to be on delay too. Which vitamins do you take? Right now I take the DIM supplement to help balance my hormones. I have considered also taking Vitamin D as I don't believe I get enough from my diet or the sun.
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@JESSY3236 (18923)
• United States
6 Jul 20
I bought six magic scarves that were around 15 dollars each. But I mostly bought them with Amazon gift cards. I will buying two calendars and some cat food for Lily soon.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)
• United States
6 Jul 20
I've been looking at these scarves that may be what you are calling magic scarves. They are a tube like type of material that you fit over your head like a shirt. From SAfishing.com.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)
• United States
6 Jul 20
@JESSY3236 I think they would be more comfortable and not as likely to want to come off.
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@JESSY3236 (18923)
• United States
6 Jul 20
@ScribbledAdNauseum Yeah they are neck gaiters.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)
• United States
4 Jul 20
Yep it is. I'll also get a few pennies thrown back at me, which will be nice.
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)
• United States
4 Jul 20
I try to be conscientious of my frivolous purchases. Yesterday I did not purchase as many things as I would have liked. Today - I've purchased a lot!
@gr8nana6 (6614)
• Conyers, Georgia
4 Jul 20
I bought a new Smart phone 4 months ago, but nothing lately
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)
• United States
4 Jul 20
Oh, it's always nice getting a new phone.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)
• United States
4 Jul 20
@gr8nana6 I am the type that will wait until that point before I buy a new phone.
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@gr8nana6 (6614)
• Conyers, Georgia
4 Jul 20
@ScribbledAdNauseum Yes especially since my old one was 3 years old and so slow. I was always cussing it so finally I broke down and got a new one
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@amitkokiladitya (171936)
• Agra, India
4 Jul 20
Haha..true .the same holds for my wallet as well. I bought a bluetooth headphone.
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)
• United States
4 Jul 20
@amitkokiladitya I see. Was it expensive?
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@amitkokiladitya (171936)
• Agra, India
4 Jul 20
@ScribbledAdNauseum yes...my son had been demanding it since long
@amitkokiladitya (171936)
• Agra, India
4 Jul 20
@ScribbledAdNauseum 2000 INR which is approximately 30 dollars
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@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
5 Jul 20
My two biggest purchase were the sewing machine I bought in late March, and my portable air conditioner. Both were necessary purchases.
Lately I find that I can't find anything on Rakuten other than coupons. There was a time when I got at least 6% back or more from my purchases.
@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
5 Jul 20
@ScribbledAdNauseum during this pandemic I have seen posts from many people who have never sewn before telling tales of their first sewing experience. Many took up sewing masks. There are great tutorials on Youtube that help.
I always went to Rakuten first before I shopped for anything on JC Penney, Walmart, or any store really. I have given up on using it now.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)
• United States
5 Jul 20
@ElusiveButterfly For me, Rakuten is a "Maybe I'll get $5.00 every few years" type of thing. I don't always remember to use it.
Yes, I feel like a lot of people have taken up things they normally had never thought to try before.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)
• United States
5 Jul 20
I have noticed that as well. They got rid of Etsy sometime earlier this year or last and I was upset about that. They don't have walmart.com either which I think is weird. I use Ebay and Michael's with them.
I would love to learn to sew, even if it was just the most basic of stitches.
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@LindaOHio (156157)
• United States
4 Jul 20
We have 2 huge purchases. Getting the house and deck painted and putting Leaf Filter gutter protectors on the house. (Total of $14,000) Have a great 4th!
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)
• United States
4 Jul 20
Ah yes, that's a big chunk of change but that leaf filter guard will be so worth it!
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)
• United States
4 Jul 20
They were beautiful yesterday. We also spied some horses on the way down.
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@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)
• United States
4 Jul 20
@CarolDM Yes, we were on it for a bit today. Cut out some of the traffic we would have experienced, and gave us a little more time at GFA. The blueridge is just breathtaking.
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
4 Jul 20
@ScribbledAdNauseum So cool. One day I will make it back to the Blue Ridge Parkway.
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@aureategloom (8344)
• Bosnia And Herzegovina
4 Jul 20
i bought max factor lipstick and got manicure, these were more expensive than my usual spending.
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)
• United States
4 Jul 20
I do not spend money on beauty things like that anymore. i used to get my eyebrows waxed every two weeks and also got my hair cut more regularly. Now i try to buy the cheapest thing and I don't wear make up.
It's good to splurge on things we love from time to time.
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)
• United States
4 Jul 20
@aureategloom Oh I see. It seems you enjoyed your day yesterday. There is a nail strengthening polish that i've used in the past.
@aureategloom (8344)
• Bosnia And Herzegovina
4 Jul 20
@ScribbledAdNauseum i actually bought it for my friend, because she likes that. i rarely use lipstick and i don't use much makeup. but i wanted to get my nails done because they keep breaking
@Butterfingers (66585)
• India
4 Jul 20
I can imagine that. Am actually trying to save but cannot help it
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)
• United States
4 Jul 20
Yes, sometimes we can't help but make a few purchases. You use programs that help you get cash back, don't you?
@ScribbledAdNauseum (104632)
• United States
5 Jul 20
@Butterfingers Ah, I see. It's good that you try to find ways when you can.
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@Butterfingers (66585)
• India
5 Jul 20
@ScribbledAdNauseum Yeah I do but we don't have lot much here but I still try to find ways
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