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Is Amazon Prime Membership for you?

Overall, it depends on what kind of shoppers you are.
If you are a student, why not? It's free for first half year.

Amazon Prime Membership (USA) $99 USD per year

• Free Two-Day Shipping
• Unlimited photo storage
• Exclusive access to movies, music and Kindle books.

 

Amazon Prime Membership (Canada) $79 CAD per year

• FREE Two-Day Shipping on millions of eligible items to most cities in Canada
• Discounted One-Day Shipping for as low as CDN$ 3.99/item
• FREE Standard Shipping where One-Day and Two-Day Shipping are unavailable
• No Minimum Purchase - don't worry about meeting a threshold to get free shipping

I Buy Everything But Haircuts On Amazon Prime

Read more: http://digitalpenstudio.com/everything-but-haircuts-how-i-use-amazon-prime/#ixzz3JdTfUEBA

As much as I love to support local business, life with two young children means convenience trumps just about everything, at least for now.
I earned a year of free Amazon Prime by subscribing to Amazon Mom in 2009 when my daughter was a baby, and watched as Prime membership quickly became one of life's necessary luxuries.
Along the way additional benefits like free streaming of movies and TV shows were added, and the annual membership fee increased from $79 to $99.
Here's how and why we keep using Amazon Prime in our house.

Ship it to me.

These days I buy everything except haircuts on Amazon.
A swift moving current of household essentials arrives at our door all year: detergents, toothpaste, soap, tissues, toilet paper, cat food.
We spend an average of $160 a month on Amazon, comprised mainly of these household items, birthday gifts, clothing, and craft supplies.
I spot check prices from time to time, and for non-perishables like these, Amazon continues to meet or beat any store I could drive to. Often you'll see the note "Available at a lower price without free Prime shipping from other sellers" but when I check, the lower prices almost always come with a shipping fee that brings the total price up to or over the Amazon fulfillment price.
Finally, my favorite trick for confirming the lowest prices online — Invisible Hand is a free add-on for your web browser that displays an unobtrusive notification at the top of the page when it finds a lower price elsewhere on the web.

Birthday party hero.

With two kids on the birthday party circuit, two-day shipping has come through for me more than a few times. I need a pair of walkie-talkies — STAT! This item is currently Amazon Prime eligible and listed at $24.48, with the next best price according to Invisible Hand at $27.43. (Boys love walkie-talkies, by the way.)
I've tried stockpiling favorite toys in the past, but somehow gifts on hand always seem not quite right for the recipient, or I simply forget that I have them. The "just in time" strategy works better for our lives right now.

Does it really save money?

Samantha Sand / Digital Pen StudioThe author estimates she spends about $160 a month at Amazon.
Now, you say, why pay $99 a year for "free" shipping when most orders over $35 qualify for free shipping anyway?
Plus, you can enjoy free shipping without Prime membership by using the Subscribe and Save program — and I do, every month.
The honest answer is really not about saving money. If all I need is a $15 item, I'll spend way too much time optimizing my shopping cart in order to earn the free shipping.
What else do I need? (Spend time looking around house.) Am I putting unnecessary things in the cart? (More second-guessing and editing.)
Prime membership minimizes the hoops between me and the "Buy Now" button. I save time and most likely money on items I don't need anyway. You might say that for $8.25 a month what I'm really buying is a bit of relief from the decision fatigue I experience everyday — and you'd be right.
Interestingly, the more cost conscious the buyer, the more valuable Prime membership might feel. A less frugal shopper won't agonize as much over meeting a $35 minimum. Just throw in some extra stuff you might need and be done with it! Which strategy saves the most money at the end of the year really depends on what kind of shopper you are.

Free shipping, with a side of entertainment

Included with a paid subscription to Amazon Prime is the Prime Instant Video library: unlimited, instant streaming of thousands of movies and TV shows. Prime Music offers millions of ad-free songs, and for Kindle owners the Prime Lending Library includes thousands of books to borrow for free. Finally the newest benefit is Prime Photos, unlimited photo storage with automatic backup.
One day when I have time to consume media not already available on the Cartoon Network, I'd like to try out some of these entertainment extras.

Keeping it green

Samantha Sand / Digital Pen StudioThe author's son reuses an Amazon Prime box.
At first I worried about the environmental impact of a steady stream of packages delivered right to my door.
But then I realized that the UPS truck cruises our neighborhood daily anyway, and home deliveries keep my car off the road just a little bit more.
Fortunately we have the storage space and buying in bulk means less packaging, more product.
The boxes go to good use as well — we recycle, burn, or get creative with them, as demonstrated in the picture to the right by "Mr. Cherrywood" the postman.
One day I'll have time to thoughtfully shop local markets and craft fairs again, and watch movies at the art house downtown. For now I'm caught in the currents of modern family life and find Amazon Prime membership well worth the expense, particularly for household and kid essentials. Good value and convenience team up well here, and entertainment extras like free movies, books, and music help sweeten the deal.

Read more: http://digitalpenstudio.com/everything-but-haircuts-how-i-use-amazon-prime/#ixzz3JdUF6jWE

Best 100 Global Brands

An interesting stats.

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10 Highest Paying Work from Home Job

Interesting ranks for 10 highest paying work from home job.

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11 Secret Tips For Saving at Starbucks

POPSUGAR Smart Living

Don't Tell Anyone: 11 Secret Tips For Saving at Starbucks

Jul 23 2014 - 2:01pm

Don't despair if store-bought coffee is your biggest spending vice. Help is on its way, in the form of these smart saving tips that will work at your local Starbucks. Don't thank us — just drink up!

— Additional reporting by Whitney Bania

Source: Flickr user rekre89 [1]

Get Creative

Don't limit yourself to the standard drinks. There are plenty of options that are well under $4, such as iced coffee. If you think that spending less means boring drinks, think again. Check out some the most creative Starbucks mystery menu [2] concoctions under $3.
And if you must go the latte route, try the caffe misto, which is made of of half coffee and half milk. It is not only cheaper, but also has less calories!

Source: Flickr user StephenCarlile [3]

Refills For 50 Cents

Sometimes one cup just doesn't cut it. Any time throughout the day and on any size, you can refill your cup with brewed coffee for just 50 cents during the same visit. Not a bad price for an extra pick-me-up.

Bring Your Own Cup

You'll save 10 cents on the price of your drink when you bring in your own reusable cup, mug, or travel tumbler.

Source: Etsy User TheMasonBarCompany [4]

The Water Secret

You don't have to reach for bottled water in Starbucks, as the water at Starbucks may even be cleaner. The ice and water used in Starbucks is triple-filtered!

Order in Bulk Via Coffee Press

Another way to save money is to order a coffee press pot of coffee, which serves a few cups of coffee. It will be cheaper than ordering the drinks individually. Share with friends or hoard it if you plan on staying at Starbucks for a while, and enjoy the caffeine buzz.

Ask For "No Water" With Your Tea

According to one barista on Quora [5], "Iced Teas are double-strength in pitcher and watered down for your final recipe."
To get more a bang for a buck, request "no water" with your tea, and it won't be watered down.

Source: Flickr user Justin Capolongo [6]

Take Advantage of the Birthday Treat

If you sign up for the Starbucks reward program [7] (registration is free), you're entitled to a free drink when your birthday comes around. Keep in mind that you'll have to redeem it in the 30 days after your birthday.

Source: Instagram user realgrumpycat [8]

Get a Starbucks Card

If you're a frequent Starbucks customer, there's no reason not to get a Starbucks Card. At no cost to you, a registered card will get you lots of freebies. Here's what you can expect:
Welcome level (which you attain after using your card once)

• Free drink or food on your birthday

Green level (which you attain after using your card five times)

• Free refills in store
• Welcome level rewards
• Specialized email offers

Gold level (which you attain after using your card 30 times in 12 months)

• Free drink or food reward after every 12 purchases
• Welcome and green level rewards
• Personalized offers and coupons
• Personalized gold card

Source: Instagram user starbucks.card_collector [9]

Order a Short

There's an even smaller size than "tall," and it's called "short." It's smaller than a "tall," but it's also less expensive. The "short" cappuccino, will have the same amount of espresso as the as its "tall" version, says Slate [10].

Source: Instagram user olovelychloe [11]

Brew It at Home

Be your own barista at home by buying beans at Starbucks stores — they'll even grind the beans for you. Or, you can pick a bag up at the grocery store.
There are even recipes you find online that show you how to make more of its complicated drinks like this frappuccino recipe [12].

Fido's Freebie

Don't forget, your furry pal gets his own freebie, too. Order a puppy latte or puppycino, and your best friend will get a sample cup full of whipped cream.
Want to save even more at your favorite stores? Here's how to save money in Target [13] and shopping online at Amazon [14].

Source: Instagram user jessmorgan9 [15]

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[2] http://www.savvysugar.com/Cheap-Starbucks-Drinks-23133466
[3] http://www.flickr.com/photos/stephencarlile/487297942/sizes/z/in/photolist-K4wGE-K4FTa-K6dGr-3bd92j-4m4PLR-4m8Uew-4PXaig-59iTsS-5sAZ5m-5A7sBv-c9J3TA-8fCnsV-foLBeM-9KzqGT-7Fo75q-9fc6W8-bmJK9z-d1mAr1-99ViPn-8rUKaQ-bSs18K/
[4] https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheMasonBarCompany?section_id=12009165
[5] http://www.quora.com/Starbucks/What-are-some-favorite-Starbucks-hacks
[6] http://www.flickr.com/photos/jcmedia93/6787291501/in/photostream/
[7] http://www.starbucks.com/card/rewards
[8] http://instagram.com/p/XsJWWXE1CC/
[9] http://instagram.com/p/qzd2RPCwT5/
[10] http://www.slate.com/articles/arts/everyday_economics/2006/01/starbucks_economics.html
[11] http://instagram.com/p/byBg8JondY/
[12] http://www.squawkfox.com/2011/06/16/frappuccino-recipe/
[13] http://www.savvysugar.com/How-Save-Target-24326117
[14] http://www.savvysugar.com/How-Save-Amazon-24910582
[15] http://instagram.com/p/YnmJ8nlI_K/

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Pay less for PCs/Laptops

Technology updates rapidly that there are new PCs and laptops every few months. If you do not want to pay more for your PCs or laptops, do the following to save money on these electronics. You can do the same for your other electronics purchases.

1. Buy when there are big sales (usually near Back to School Sale, Christmas sale, and Black Friday Sale)
•  Reports show that you can save up to 60% on computers during promotional periods
2. Compare prices and models between stores and online merchants
• Even if a single model is sold by different stores at the same MSRP price, you will still realize each merchant has their own promotional strategy such as price match, credits rewards, bundling price, free gift, etc...
3. Consider after sale support
• You may want to consider after purchase support for your computers because it can get pricey if you need to ship it back for repairing if you buy from an online-only store.
4. Pay with your loyalty points or credit card cash rebates
•  It makes sense to pay with your points or cash rebates before it expires
5. Look for store coupons or online shopping coupon codes (you can find coupon codes by typing the merchant name with coupon codes following on Google search or go to site like www.retailmenot.com)
6. Buy refurbished ones
• The refurbished computers/laptops are usually manufacturer checked and certified before they are returning back on shelf. Therefore, they are under manufacturer warranty like the new in box ones. Many purchased these but decided no longer need them and returned to stores. Therefore, quite many refurbished computers may not have been used by someone. Refurbished computers are usually at least 10% off regular price.