Debra Baca | 365 Magical Days of Travel

05 Nov 2018

Disney Movie Rewards

Disney, Earning Money

39/365 Two more Disney Movie Rewards Trivia Challenges went live today. The regular game is the first and third Monday of the month, while the Marvel game is new every first of the month. Each game is worth five points, so you can add 10 points to your total now by playing. You can also win 50 points if you…

04 Nov 2018

By Debra Baca

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Trip Report: 2018 San Diego Family Wedding

Feature Articles, Travel

38/365 In July, we made the drive to San Diego for Bryan's cousin's wedding. San Diego is the perfect summer destination for its temperate climate and nice beaches. However, hotel prices spike in the summer since everyone else wants to be there, too. There is a joke about how many Arizonans go to San Diego for the summer, but I…

02 Nov 2018

By Debra Baca

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[Expired] Deal Alert: DOSH at Walmart

Saving Money

36/365 2018-2019 This deal is over. There's another in-store cash back deal with DOSH and Walmart that goes through Sunday. You can get 10% back through DOSH on purchases at Walmart, up to $10 per day, instead of $20 like they offered last time. The terms state that gift cards are excluded, but you could try to buy a Disney…

31 Oct 2018

By Debra Baca

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[Expired] Visa Gift Cards on Sale at Safeway

Earning Money, Saving Money

Day 34/365 2018-2019 Through November 17, 2018, you can get $15 off of two $100 Visa gift cards and $10 off two $50 Visa gift cards by clipping the coupon in your just for U account at Safeway or other Albertsons branded grocery stores. This is a great deal, especially if you have a credit card that gives you rewards…

30 Oct 2018

By Debra Baca

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Chase Ultimate Rewards

Feature Articles, Saving Money, Travel

Day 33/365 2018-2019 Chase Ultimate Rewards are the gold standard in any travel hacker's arsenal. Some might say it's American Express Membership Rewards, but I haven't dabbled in those yet, and I think Ultimate Rewards is the best program to get your feet wet. Chase's 5/24 Rule Chase has made it a bit harder to do what's called "churning" of…

28 Oct 2018

By Debra Baca

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Trip Report: 2018 Staycation

Feature Articles, Saving Money, Travel

Day 31/365 2018-2019 Since Phoenix is a resort town, we have lots of choices when we want a "staycation," especially in the summer when their occupancies drop and they lower their rates. A friend had recommended the Hyatt Regency at Gainey Ranch because she knew we could book on points and get a Club Lounge upgrade with our Hyatt Explorist…

27 Oct 2018

By Debra Baca

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Shopkick

Earning Money, Saving Money

Day 30/365 2018-2019 One way to maximize your spending is to stack offers from stores and use cashback apps that pay you when you make a purchase. Shopkick takes that concept one step further and rewards you for just going to stores and looking at offer ads besides giving you cashback on your purchases. Say Hello To Shopkick With the…

25 Oct 2018

By Debra Baca

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Top 7 Ways to Save on Gas Right Now

Feature Articles, Saving Money, Travel

Day 28/365 2018-2019 Gas prices are creeping up in my area. When we left on our trip to Northern California at the beginning of the month, the price of gas near us was right around $2.75. Now, it's looking like it might hit $3.00 soon. Here, I break down the best ways to save on gas. If you scroll to…

24 Oct 2018

By Debra Baca

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Ease Your Budget and Your Relationship with Personal Allowances

Budgeting

27/365 When you are beginning to put together a budget with your family, it might be a good idea to think about incorporating personal allowances into your plan. No Judgement Spending Personal allowances are a way to give each member of your family their own pool of discretionary money without judgement from other family members. I have a hard time…

23 Oct 2018

By Debra Baca

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[Expired] Halloween Swago

Earning Money

Day 26/365 2018-2019 This Swago is over! It's time for another round of Swago, and this one comes with a Spin & Win! I love the Spin & Wins because 1) It's fun to see the wheel spin around and 2) It includes some valuable bonuses in the SB world, like SwagIQ free rejoins, bonus SB SwagUps, and just extra…