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One way I fill my Mama Money Bags--especially after an unplanned purchase--is to "find" or "make up" extra money. It's not money I work for usually; it's unexpected finds that help out my weekly budget.

After the sample sale, in which I bought the Barefoot Dreams robe I talked about on my last post and am currently wearing, I set out to make back the $33 I spent on 6 items--but wasn't necessarily planning on spending. It's been 3 days and I've already made it back, plus more.

- $12 comes from Kidzeyes, a survey site my older two kids have participated in for about 5 years (see picture below).
- $3 comes from a free Hallmark card that they're giving away every Friday through July. I needed to buy a card for my nephew's graduation; this free one is great.
- $20+ comes from Coke rewards--22 cap codes got me coupons for a free large soda, large popcorn, and black ticket to AMC.
- $10 comes from a CVS survey they sent me after I had to buy candy for a work meeting last week.
-$3 comes from Swagbucks, which is a great rewards and survey site that pays you in gift cards.

And, just like that, I made back my $33 plus another $15! Filling your Mama Money Bags doesn't have to be hard, and it's definitely more fun if you treat it like a game. How did you save today?

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