Who Said Nothing in Life is Free?

Swagbucks is the web’s most popular rewards program that gives you free gift cards and cash for the everyday things you already do online. Whenever you shop, watch videos or search the web, Swagbucks gives you points called SB. You can use your SB to redeem gift cards to hundreds of your favorite stores and restaurants.

And with Swagbucks, it pays to save. Did you know you can earn free gift cards by redeeming coupons at your grocery store? By clipping coupons through Swagbucks, you can earn 10 SB for every coupon used. *Note: It can take up to 12 weeks for SB to be rewarded but they will be rewarded.

The Swagbucks coupon page lets you browse through the most recent coupons and cater it to your shopping list, from cereal to laundry detergent to pet food and more.

Swagbucks has over $700 worth of savings conveniently located in one place! Just use your cell phone number to verify your account, print and go.

Come bowl for free at Kids Fest this Saturday August 17 from 10 am to 2 pm.

Located at AMF Bowling Co. (Altamonte Lanes, FL)
280 Douglas Ave, Altamonte Springs, Florida 32714

Enjoy:

FREE Bowling*
FREE Shoe Rental*
$1 12 oz. Soft Drinks
$1 Cookies
$2 Hot Dogs
$14 Pizzas

* 1 Free hour of bowling and shoes for kids 15 and younger. Adults will receive a discounted rate. Subject to lane availability.

 

I haven’t posted about swagbucks in awhile, but I am leaving for Las Vegas on Saturday and I cashed out for some free restaurant gift cards to lower the cost of our vacation and thought I would share on my blog.  Since the list of restaurants on the Swagbucks site are mostly chain restaurants I looked up which ones were on the Vegas Strip and then decided on Cheesecake Factory and Rainforest Cafe.

I also cashed out for a Chili’s gift card from my Chase credit card rewards and we will eat at the Chili’s in the Vegas airport before our outgoing flight.  This covers 3 of the 5 dinners during our trip.  Then I played on the Binions app and got a free $25 food credit at the Binions Cafe so that will be lunch one day.  And on the MyVegas app I earned enough loyalty to get a BOGO buffet reward and a BOGO sandwich reward at the Carnegie Deli.  We also earned enough loyalty between Rich and I to get 4 free nights at Park MGM.  I am so excited and can’t wait to get there !!!

Go Here to sign up for Swagbucks and get started saving !!!

Enter code SAVE-THIS-JULY-4KFR into KelloggsFamilyRewards for 100 points.

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While going to a dentist regularly is important, the costs of seeing a dental professional are enough to steer potential patients away from the dentist office.  Luckily, there are a number of cost-effective ways to take care of your teeth,so you can minimize the number of dentist visits you have. Consider these money-saving tips for a healthier smile:

1. Be Cautious of What You Eat

Unfortunately, lots of foods have the potential to damage your teeth. One thing that dentists tell you from a young age is to watch your sugar intake. Eating too much sugar can cause your teeth to decay, thus leading to expensive dentist visits. On valleyridgedentalcentre.com, it states that tooth decay from sugary foods can eventually lead to cavities and other serious dental problems.

Here are some other foods and drinks to avoid and why:

• Cigarettes and Red Wine: These can stain your teeth. Having to whiten your teeth can run thousands of dollars. 
• Carbonated Drinks: The citric and phosphoric acid in carbonated drinks can damage your tooth enamel.
• Starches: These linger on your teeth and transform into plaque.
• Alcoholic Beverages: These dry out your mouth and erode your tooth enamel.

2. Seriously, Don’t Skip Flossing

It’s not always enough just to brush twice a day. Another thing you should be doing is flossing every day. By doing so, you can remove the tiny bits of food that linger in between your teeth after eating. Flossing helps to do away with built-up plaque. Not only does flossing keep your teeth healthy, but it keeps your gums healthy too. Excess amounts of plaque can lead to gum disease and cavities.

3. Get Dental Insurance

Paying a small premium for a dental insurance plan may seem like an added expense, but it will come in handy should you ever have a dental emergency. These plans can cost as little as $100 a year and usually cover two annual checkups and cleanings.Some dental procedures can cost thousands of dollars, so having insurance saves you from those large expenses.

4. Brush Properly

Brushing twice a day might not be doing you any good if you aren’t brushing properly. When you brush, ensure you are brushing on every side. Circular motions and back-and-forth strokes are the most effective ways to brush your teeth.To clean your gums, brush softly along the gum line. You should always brush your tongue, too, to prevent bad breath and plaque build-up.

5. Use Fluoride Toothpaste

While some people advocate against the use of fluoride due to adverse health effects, fluoride is an effective way to prevent tooth decay. Fluoride does a good job of fighting the bacteria that can lead to tooth decay,and it acts as a layer of protection for your teeth.

6. Try Mouthwash

Mouthwash is so useful because it minimizes the amount of acid you have in your mouth, reintroduces important minerals to your teeth, and cleans areas of your mouth that are difficult to brush. You can pick up a mouthwash at your drugstore for only a few dollars. You should consider using it in conjunction with other dental hygiene practices.