Super Secret Shopping Day!

Well today's one of those rare days when everything I do is Secret shopping. I love it when that works out.

This morning was breakfast at a local fast food place. They have me evaluate the drive through and the walk-in. After I complete my walk-in portion-- I drive to a nearby business, fill out that portion, then come back (I usually change my hair, slip on a jacket and sunglasses...) and do the drive through. I must taste the drive through food--but I'm usually not hungry anymore (having just eaten!) so I bring the rest home to dear husband. I do drink the second cup of coffee though-- as he's not a coffee lover like me.

They paid me $7.50 and the two breakfasts.

After spending some coupon time, I'm off to lunch with the family at a local sit-down restaurant. This one was chosen as it is near my broker's office-- where I need to drop off a 401k rollover check. BBQ for the whole family. The kids are looking forward to this part.

Then it's off to the grocery store. I'm working the coupon angle, and I get to buy $10 worth of groceries on their dime while I evaluate the store. I'm doing two of these, and it just happens that the store I'm evaluating is doing a deal where when you buy items, you get a $ off your next purchase. This will make the second store be worth about $17.50 in groceries. Plus I get make a cool $10 on top of the groceries- all within 5 miles of my home.

I did the Walgreens P&G deal this week-- so I won't have to use up my whole $10 on milk, as I have a Register Rebate to buy that this week. All in all, a good shopping day!

August Totals

August's Totals to Date: (upd 8/4)

Secret Shopping: $23.00 (4)
Surveys: $5
Loads dried outside: $1.40
Focus group: $100 (cash)
Free Meals (primarily from secret shopping): $42.00 (3)
Free Groceries (couponing):$24.00
Free Groceries (secret shopping):$18.00
eBay (Garage sale items): $21.41