Here is my master list of resources I use to help us live a rich life on a budget!
Saving on Everyday Expenses
DOSH – Dosh might be the easiest way to get cash back on purchases you’d make anyway. Learn more about Dosh here!
Shell Fuel Rewards – the super-easy way I save $0.06 per gallon every time I fill up. Learn how to use it here.
Schoola & Swap.com – My go-to sources for quality secondhand clothing. I buy 90% of our clothes from these three sites and I LOVE them. Here are more details on each of these sites.
Poshmark – I buy and sell secondhand clothes on this marketplace and LOVE it! Sign up with my code LEAHANNE33 to get $10 to try Poshmark here.
Ibotta – The app I’ve used to save $370 on groceries I was buying anyway. Read all about it here.
Instacart – the cheapest way to get groceries delivered to your home or on vacation. I use Instacart extensively when I travel –sign up here!
CardCash – The site I use to get discount gift cards on a VERY regular basis. I use these anytime possible to save on eating out, getting craft supplies and gifts at Michaels, and more.
Swagbucks – My go-to way to earn money for web searches and on cashback offers. I’ve earned over $250 in gift cards and cash with VERY little effort.
$5 Dinners Meal Plan – You can try it free for two weeks then it is only $5 per month for cheap, healthy, easy dinner recipes. The best and most affordable meal plan that can save you hundreds of dollars every month on your grocery bill!
Boxed.com – a great alternative to Amazon and Costco for low prices on everyday items. Get $10 off your first order when you sign up with my link!
NatureBox – get $20 in free snacks when you give NatureBox a try (it is easy to cancel online if you don’t want to continue)
POPSUGAR Fitness – free fitness videos you can do at home
Budgeting & Finance
Capital One 360 Savings Account – I LOVE this free online savings account because you can automate your savings! Learn how I use an online savings account here.
Credit Sesame – I use this free service to monitor my credit score and my debt payoff progress. Read my full review here.
Personal Capital – A free tool for wealth building! You can measure your net worth (something I am working on building) among other powerful tools.
Affordable Family Travel
Southwest Rapid Rewards – My #1 strategy for cheap travel. Earn hundreds of dollars worth of flights! Learn more here.
Orbitz – I’ve used Orbitz promo codes to save an extra 10-15% off of hotels many times. They don’t work on chain hotels but work everywhere else (including Disney hotels).
Airbnb – I LOVE having a full kitchen when I travel so I rent vacation homes often on Airbnb. Get $40 off your first booking when you sign up with my link!
Priceline & Hotwire – I use both of these sites often for last-minute trips. Learn how I find Disney World hotels for only $54 per night using these sites here!
Autoslash – I’ve saved hundreds on car rentals thanks to this site that seems to always deliver the lowest prices on car rentals.
Booking.com – You can book hotels and more on Booking.com – get $25 off your first stay when you use my link!
Hilton Honors – I love using Hilton Points + Cash for cheap stays at amazing hotels! Read more in this post.
Uber & Lyft – I use these ride-sharing apps extensively on vacation, especially in Florida.
21 Ideas for Cheap Travel Without Credit Cards – If credit cards aren’t your thing, check out these suggestions from Kyle over at Millionaire Mob for how to travel on the cheap minus the credit cards.
And take a minute to get inspired for your next trip with this fantastic collection of vacation travel quotes from Nicole at OhMyDC!
Saving Money at Walt Disney World
David’s Vacation Rentals – Renting DVC points is the #1 way to save thousands on a Disney World vacation. David’s handles everything for you and makes renting points so easy (read my full guide to renting DVC points here).
Undercover Tourist – my recommended source for discounted Disney World tickets plus the best savings on a room-only reservation for more than two people in a room.
Destinations in Florida – My recommended Disney expert travel agents. You can get help making dining and FastPass reservations all at no additional cost to you when you book with them! Get a free quote here.
Touring Plans – Indispensable Disney trip planning tools that will save you time and money.
Free Printable Disney Daily Vacation Planner – Check out this super helpful printable for planning each day of your trip!
Disney Reward Visa – Earn a statement credit plus get great perks at Disney World
BJ’s – Get $100 Disney gift cards for $96 each with free shipping (you don’t have to be a member). Use them to pay for dining, park tickets, your balance due on your package, etc. Read more here.
Disney World Scavenger Hunt – this download will add SO much fun to your vacation and it is only $9.95!
Blogging on a Budget
A2 Hosting – my US-based recommended hosting company with amazing customer service and plans that start at $3.96/month. Read more about A2 in this post.
Affordable Themes on Etsy – I’ve bought both of my WordPress themes for under $30 on Etsy and I love them. Check out all of the ways I blog on a tight budget here.
Fiverr – I’ve used Fiverr, a freelance marketplace, many times when I’ve needed technical support on the blog.
Milanote – I love Milanote for organizing my projects. It is an affordable and indispensable tool.
Canva – The free online graphic design program I use to create all of my graphics
Animoto – I create short videos for my sites with this free software
MailChimp – The first email newsletter service I used. It’s free up to 2,000 subscribers and easy to use to build an email list.
ShareASale – My favorite affiliate network because of how easy it is to use and the great programs it offers. You can sign up to make money with ShareASale here.
FlexOffers – This network includes over 11,000 advertisers so it’s easy to join multiple programs and meet the minimum payout every month. You can sign up for a FlexOffers account here.