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How To Survive Having Expensive Taste On A Small Budget

I became a mom at 17, bought a house at 20, and love the finer things in life.  All of these things have taught me how to save money but also find great deals on name brand items. I am going to share all of my secrets with you.

-One of my oldest secrets is the app Poshmark.  You can buy and sell clothes, makeup, and accessories.  I have found some amazing deals over the past years on this app.  I not only buy clothes for myself but I also find great deals on clothes for my son Mason.  Which is awesome because kids grow out of clothes so fast! I do not just buy from the app but I also sell.  I have made over $400 from selling on Poshmark.  You can either use what you make to purchase other items off of Poshmark or you can have it deposited into your bank account or receive a check.  Use the code KYLIE2012 when you sign up to receive $5 to use on your first purchase!  You definitely will not regret downloading this app.

-Shortly after I started using Poshmark, I discovered the app Mercari, which is very similar to Poshmark.  It is also an app where you can buy and sell items.  There are a few advantages to Mercari over Poshmark.  Mercari takes less of a commission from your sales than Poshmark does.  You also can find a lot more sellers offering free shipping on Mercari and this girl lives for free shipping!  Use my code XZUNQY when you sign up to receive $10 to use on your first purchase!

-Now lets talk about Target, my favorite place on earth.  Unfortunately I live 2.5 hours away from the closest Target.  I know...its crazy! That is why a Target Red Card is a MUST for me!  You get 5% off of every order and FREE shipping.....you all know how I feel about free shipping! Now they are also offering free 2 day shipping on some items which is amazing!! I don't know why anyone would NOT have a Target Red Card. There is no downfall to having one. Sprint to the nearest Target and sign up NOW!  Don't forget to also use the Target Cartwheel app in store to save extra.  I always scan all of my items to check and see if there is an extra discount that I can use.

-The next secret I have been using for years....Ebates.  It is so easy to save money by using Ebates anytime you shop online.  Since I live far away from civilization I am always ordering online.  Just ask my son...there is a package at our door about everyday!  With Ebates all you have to do is go through their website to get to Walmart, American Eagle, Macy's or wherever you want to order from and they will pay you a percentage back of your purchase.  It is so easy you just have to remember to use it!  Use this website to sign up and get $10 https://www.ebates.com/r/KYLIED74?eeid=28187


These are my top and most used ways to save money.  I honestly live to find amazing deals and I am always searching for new ways to save! I have expensive taste but I will RARELY pay full price for anything!!

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