Ways I saved/earned money in 08

One of my news year resolutions is to keep track of
the ways I save/earn money.

Here are some methods I used in 08 :

Earned $:

-Job.......(obvious)

-recycling cans .........not paying as well right now.
The price of aluminum as gone down.

-ebay..........................selling things we dont use
or garage sale finds, goodwill & auction items.

-craigslist...................we sold a few things but you
have to careful of scammers.

-mystery shopping...I only did one in o8 .

-rebates......................I got burned on rebates in the past.
This year I decided to give it another try. Walgreens is
a great place to start. I have had better luck this year.
Make sure to follow directions and keep copies for yourself.
Keep a record of when you sent in the rebate and when
you should get it back. Write a contact # down in case
you don't receive your rebate and don't hesitate to call.

-mypoints..................Earn points by shopping through their
links, clicking on e-mails, referrals, misc. I also get points
through bzzagent. Points can be redeemed for gift cards.

-ebates.......................earn $ by shopping through they're link.
They pay you by check or paypal.

-Bank offers..............earn money by opening new bank accounts.
-Online offers............ I earned a $500 gas card!
I learned how to do the bank and online offers on
http://moneysavingmethods.blogspot.com .
I highly recommend her blog! She is my favorite.

-sell books or magazines....I have made $ on amazon selling books
and at 1/2 books by selling my old magazines (got them free).
Don't forget about selling your old text books.

-recycling ink cartridges.....turn these in at Staples or Officemax.
Sign up for they're rewards cards and earn gift certificates to
spend in their store. I have gotten free waters and don't forget
they have gift cards. I have also gotten tracfone minutes:)

-garage sale/yard sale......technically we didn't really have either.
What we did do was put out items in our front yard to sell......
for example: tires , a pickup truck, big wheels , strollers. We live
on a busy street and all these items sold! You can do this too or
have a typical garage sale. If your not using it why keep it?

SAVING $:

- use coupons..........They are like money. Learn to use them. I highly
recommend this!

-Sale shop................Stock up on things when they are on sale. If
you buy a sale item with a coupon you will save even more. Better
to keep the money in your pocket then the store's.

-Use promo codes online......I used these online during Christmas.
Use your search engine and type in for example: Walmart promo
codes. These are like online coupons.

Cvs shopping.....Cvs can save you alot. Learn to earn ECBS,
"Extra care bucks". You earn them on certain items and
can earn a bit of money if you use coupons on that item.
You need to sign up for their rewards program. You'll get a card.
Use the card every time you shop at CVS.

These are couple of examples of ways I've earned/saved money.
They are what I can remember at the top of my head right now.
I will try to keep better track next year so that I can share them.
I will keep doing the above mentioned as well as learning more
avenues to make for prosperous 2009 (hopefully).