3 Ways for Moms to Get Paid for Everyday Purchases

As a single mom, especially when going through tough times of financial transition (divorce, job transition, underemployment, etc.), household cash flow can be inconsistent. It is rewarding and a relief to have access to resources that can put money in your bank account for buying stuff that you need every day. Here are three reliable income resources that I found over the years (and use often) that pay me for making purchases on everyday items for myself and my children.

Honey

Honey actually makes shopping fun! I am an Accumulator Archetype and find satisfaction in saving, saving, saving, and having a nice fat financial cushion. It is therefore a challenge for me to spend money, especially on myself. With Honey, I am able to buy what I need for myself and my family with a limited budget and have the satisfaction that I am getting the absolute best deal! I downloaded Honey on my web browser (chrome extension) and every time I shop online, Honey surveys the interweb universe for all the coupon codes possible that give me the best deal before I checkout. I also get cash back on purchases! I have saved money on vitamins and nutritional supplements, seeds for my garden, Etsy splurges, and more! Just recently, Honey added a cashback incentive to their program so now you can save money and get paid to shop! Join Honey today and you can start earning and saving while you shop.

GetUpside

GetUpside is a Money Savvy Single Mom must!! I get cash back every time I put gas in the tank. When it is time to get gas, I search on the app and find a gas station near me to claim my reward. I then fill up my tank and no matter how high gas prices are, I know that I am getting CASH for my purchase! My rewards dollars upload after GetUpside processes my purchase and I can get them directly deposited to my bank account or redeemed as a gift card at various retailers such as Bed Bath and Beyond, Outback Steakhouse, CVS Pharmacy, Lowes, Red Robin, Amazon, Chipotle, Bonefish Grill, Panera, Target, Dunkin Donuts, and more! All this for putting gas in your tank! I have been using GetUpside for about 3 years now and feel so confident knowing that no matter what the economy does, I am getting the best deal on gas and I am essentially paying myself to put gas in my tank. Download the GetUpside app to start saving and earning today!

Grocery Store Rewards Programs

Target, Publix, Kroger - these local grocery stores will actually pay you with rewards dollars to shop! Just download their member rewards shoppers app to clip coupons and get paid cashback on purchases. The more you shop, the more the app finds coupons and deals on the grocery and household items you normally purchase. It is so satisfying to get to the register, enter in your number for rewards and just watch the discounts ring up! With increasing food prices and just the overall increase in the cost of living these days, it is so very comforting for this Money Savvy Single Mom to know that if I go to a local retailer that pays me for shopping, I am not only valued as a customer but I am keeping money in my bank account and getting actual rewards dollars to shop. Other non-grocery retailers that give lots of deep discounts and rewards dollars for their customer appreciation programs are Michaels, Gabes, Ace Hardware, Big Lots, and Staples! If you would like more Money Savvy Single Mom financial tips & tools, feel free to connect with me at the Money Savvy Single Mom network.