I Got ALL My Christmas Gifts For Practically FREE!

[@1992DJP]

I support small and Local they are there for us. We need to be there for them. When they leave your city or town that’s when your cities n town start to decline . I find ironic people go to the small and local places asking for donations for their fundraisers for, sports teams, ,etc then turn around and buy online. I would rather pay a little more and support the businesses in my greater community and keep local people employed.

[@saraconklinfrozenpennies]

I think thats very kind of oyu. As a small business owner, I thank you!

[@joyswenson7941]

Many years ago, I was in the bank to open an account, and while waiting during the process, I saw a guy come in with stacks and stacks of $1 bills. He explained to the teller that he and his wife stash any $1 they get from change (sometimes $5, too), or just spare change, etc. They do this allll year, so that when it’s time for holiday shopping, they bring the bills & change into the bank to exchange for bigger bills. And voila- a huge boon to their Christmas spending if it doesn’t pay for everything outright.

[@saraconklinfrozenpennies]

I love this. What a fun game to play!

[@marynippert8203]

I read a similar story where a family saved all their change all year and then at the end of the year exchanged it at CoinStar for an Amazon gift card. Used that for Christmas gifts.

[@EllenEdwards-hb2fh]

We have a change jar. . E very month we cash in and out it in a saving account. It's like the old Christmas clubs. Any other extra money we get like selling scrap we put in that account. That way there enough fur Christmas. I also make homemade vanilla chocolate candy bread and cookies. I see quilted items and make iranments. It's a whole year process but we dint go into debt. Also thrift items and refo

[@bnbtemple5936]

We pay off any credit card balance each month as Bill arrives and yes! you are exactly right! This year, had enough points for $425 gift to a family member's fav restaurant. They've made it a family tradition to treat their whole fam (8 adults plus littles) to dinner out on Christmas Eve on us. And with another card, had accumulated enough points for an $800 card credit. Talk about easing the strain of gifts!!! Tho granted, we had a lot of inside renovations this year; won't be that many to convert come next year. Wonderful video and ideas, Sara. Thank you and Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones. 🌲

[@TJ-yv3kp]

I do the same thing with my Amazon Panel rewards, NCP, Fetch, Rakuten and Ibotta. It was great to buy a new laptop for myself as a birthday/early Xmas gift with half of my yearly earnings. I take my change weekly to Walmart on weekend and use at the self checkout to pay towards groceries.

[@saraconklinfrozenpennies]

Great tip about the change!

[@LovelyMrsLong]

I went thrifting for new kid clothes We paid about 80 for 285. I am teaching my oldest to cook his favorites as a gift while he's on leave, he's just completed BMT and hates the military food. Hell be home this year then gone for training and deployment.

[@saraconklinfrozenpennies]

That is amazing! Thrifting is the best!

[@kendlefulton7429]

I really love your videos❤

[@saraconklinfrozenpennies]

Thank you so much. I appreciate you watching!!

[@cindyfoley268]

Way to go! I am very impressed 😊. I do this all time getting free gift cards by using my credit card to pay for everything. I pay it in full each and every month. I love getting free money. 😊

[@patbethea111]

I only spent $1.00 on decorations. I used my last year ones. I saw a candle that change colors and it was just $1.00. My insurance company sent me a $60.00 gift card to Marshalls and I will be buying gifts with that🤗.

[@adelia988]

I’ve always used the same decorations I buy decent and it lasts every year I don’t understand why people don’t keep the same stuff each of my tree decorations mean something to me

[@patbethea111]

@adelia988 I know right 🤗💝

[@saraconklinfrozenpennies]

That is awesome! I love finding deals.

[@saversavvy2670]

I am very good at using credit cards for rewards but not for groceries. I tried again last month because discover offered me 6% back on grocery stores. Well i went over by $80.00 last month. It drives me crazy to keep track of my grocery money when it is not cash. I go to so many stores in my town to get the best deals at each. Using cash just makes it easy to quit when the money is gone. I learned my lesson again. Went back to a certain amount of cash each week again this month, even though the 6 % lasts until 1000. Or last of the year. I did get 20. In rewards but ended up 60. More spent. 🌞

[@saraconklinfrozenpennies]

It can be tricky to manage those rewards programs! - and those groceries!

[@dawnfinley9269]

2:51pm. Love your little slim tree, where did you get it from? Bless you and family

[@saraconklinfrozenpennies]

Why Amazon of course! 😂 We have such a small house, there's no room for aything bigger.

[@mrskerry8111]

I’m curious how much had to spent all up to get the Amazon rewards and cash back.

[@patbethea111]

If you check your quarters and if you see the face going the other way you can take it to the rare coin shop and receive $100.00. So far I have about 12 and I will use the money for a down payment on a vehicle.

[@pamelalyon3264]

That's great. Thanks for telling us.

[@saraconklinfrozenpennies]

I've never heard of that - I'm going to start checking my change!

[@kathsarazin]

I’m a fan of credit card hacking, but your right, it’s not for everyone! Takes spending discipline!

[@saraconklinfrozenpennies]

I was pretty impressed with the pay off. It was my first time.

[@wandahall4435]

Sara ❤❤❤😮😮😮😊😊😊

[@kerryjames6312]

I have been invited tomorrow for lunch at a restaurant instead I am posting the person's Christmas gifts saves me buying expensive food by staying home

[@saraconklinfrozenpennies]

Love it!

[@kerryjames6312]

I received $30 coffee card

[@saraconklinfrozenpennies]

My favorite kind of gift!

[@TexasRiverGirl]

Amazon is upping their reward balance up to 7% on some items if you choose several days later to ship.

[@saraconklinfrozenpennies]

Nice!!!

[@kerryjames6312]

I am receiving a free whole chicken from butcher and free $50 gift voucher

[@saraconklinfrozenpennies]

Nice! That will help out the grocery budget!

[@lorettawatkins5024]

Sarah, I admire your ingenuity but it's all too complicated for my brain😮😮.

[@saraconklinfrozenpennies]

I totlally get it!

[@DavidSadler-m1r]

I spend zero on Christmas. Why spend even one cent on a mythical perceived holiday. The Titan of Tightwads

[@saraconklinfrozenpennies]

Awe. So sorry you feel that way. I hope you find SOMETHING that brings you joy.

[@delilah1479]

Agreed, I like when December is over and done with.