Socal Savvy

Going to the movies used to be a cheap, fun activity to do. Nowadays movie tickets can cost up to $20, which can definitely add up when there are new movies coming out all the time. There was a time when I stopped going to the movies and just waited until it was available to download or rent because I would rather spend the money elsewhere. After discovering that movie theaters have discount days, I can now enjoy going to the movies again for as little as $5 a ticket! See below for some great deals on movie tickets: AMC - one of my favorite theaters because they offer reclining, heated seats. Just sign up for their free AMC Stubs membership and you can buy tickets for $6 every Tuesday. They usually have movie times up to 2 weeks in advance so it's easy to reserve your seats ahead of time. Cinemark - tickets for $6.25 on Tuesdays for movie club members. Edwards Regal - discounted tickets on Tuesdays and Sundays ranging from $5.50-9.50 depending on the theater location....

Many dining establishments these days have memberships that track your spending and reward you with discounts or complimentary items! I always look for ways to earn while spending, so here are some of my favorite places to sign up for. Starbucks Rewards : Most people already know about it, but for those who don't all you have to do is sign up and you earn stars for every purchase that you can redeem for free coffee and food items. You also get a free treat on your birthday. Boiling Point : Download the app and write your member # on the receipt when you get the bill to earn points to get $10 off your next meal. Boudin Bakery : The app generates a code for you to present to the cashier every time you order which keeps track of your spending. You can earn discounts and also receive a free loaf of sourdough bread every month.  Chick-fil-A : Earn points on the app for every purchase and redeem for free menu items.  Gyu-Kaku : Scan the bar code on your bill eac...

Vegas is one of the top vacation destinations for people all over the world, however it can get expensive if you think about the cost of hotels, buffets, shows, and gambling. In this post I'll explain a few ways you can go to Vegas for almost free! myVEGAS One of the most popular apps on Facebook for earning Vegas rewards, myVEGAS can be time consuming but the perks are definitely worth the effort.With free hotel, buffets, shows, and activities at MGM properties available for redemption, there's something for everyone. Depending on how many loyalty points you earn, you can pretty much get your whole trip covered minus the resort fees. I highly recommend joining  myVEGAS Gifts, Guides, and Giveaways  for tips and tricks to accumulate points efficiently. If you can't play on your desktop, there are also 4 apps you can download: myVEGAS, myKONAMI, Pop! Slots, and myVEGAS Blackjack. If you have a tablet that will definitely come in handy as well. Wynn Slots While more...

Who doesn't love free birthday perks? Being rewarded for turning another year older is awesome, especially when there are so many freebies available these days. All you have to do is sign up, sit back, and let the gifts roll in for your special day. Benihana - $30 gift certificate for your birthday with purchase of a teppan entree. Souplantation - Free lunch or dinner. Starbucks  - Free drink or food item. Dunkin Donuts - Free drink.  Which Which - Free sandwich. Nekter - Free ginger shot, plus a free juice for using referral code CheyneToc2809. Wetzel's Pretzels - Free pretzel. Auntie Anne's - Free pretzel. Buffalo Wild Wings - Free snack size wings. Habit - Free cheeseburger. Chipotle - Free chips and guacamole with purchase. Baskin Robbins - Free kids scoop. Ben and Jerry's - Free kids scoop. Sprinkles - Free cupcake. El Pollo Loco - Free 2 piece chicken meal or tostada salad.  Dave & Buster's - Free $10 game play. Five Star...

One of my favorite ways to save while spending is through Ebates (now Rakuten). It's a cashback website that allows you to get anywhere from 1-20% cash back just for clicking through their site first before making your purchase. Doing this one simple step before shopping online helped me get $2,000 in free cash over 7 years, that's an average of $285/year. Step 1: Sign up with my referral link -  https://www.rakuten.com/r/CTOCHI2 Step 2: Before making a purchase, all you have to do is go to Ebates, find the store you want to purchase from, and click on the "Shop Now" button. You'll be directed to the store and can shop how you normally do while Ebates tracks your purchase. Step 3: Make a minimum purchase of $25 - you get $10 for free, and I get a $25 referral bonus. You can then share your own referral link to your friends to get $25 for each person that signs up and make a purchase! About every 3 months, your cashback will be paid to you via Paypal...

Welcome to my blog! I've always loved hunting for great deals, freebies, and easy ways to make money, so I thought I would share my experiences with others since I always have people asking me how I live such a savvy life. Like most people, I love going out to eat and shop, but it's hard to treat yourself often when the cost of living is high, especially in Southern California. I found that spending a little time can help save a lot of money in the long run, so I hope that my tips and tricks will help you live the life you deserve.