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that’s money, honey

March 16, 2009 | amazing things, geek things

Don’t you just love when that happens?

This past weekend I was looking in this box for some notecards and found a hefty amount of cash I had obviously been saving for a rainy day. I awesomely managed to forget about this money I had stashed away and found it just when I needed it.

Like now because I’m broke, dudes.

I just threw down $305 for my BlogHer conference pass. Planning a vacation to Florida with the BFF for early April. Then last minute on Friday, Nicole and I teamed up to throw together a fabulous vacation to the happiest place on earth for early June. No, not Disney World again, silly.

Vegas, baby!

I’m not at all complaining because I want all of these things. I just have awesome timing and choose to plan it all in like a two week period.

I am smart about money managing, duh.

Anyway, then I stumbled on some more cash. Well, not actual money but some pretty fast cash. Remember when I got my shiny pretty iPhone? Well, I still had that god awful Blackberry Pearl laying around too. There are plenty of sites that buy your old cell phones and recycle or use them for parts or whatever so I decided to try to see what I could get for it.

In the end, I went with ibuyphones.com. I just really liked the idea that they teamed up with AmericanForests.org and for each used phone that someone sells to them, they plant one tree. Kind of neat, huh?

Basically, I went to their site, told them what phone I had, they sent me an envelope (and paid for shipping back to them), I popped my phone in and soon after I had a check for $50 sent to me.

Recycling old cell phones. Planting trees. Money in my pocket.

I just can’t go wrong with that, especially since now I think I’m some kind of jet setter who needs to travel every few months.

Pretty soon I’ll have my own travel show. I mean that broad from Girls Next Door got one, right?

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Ha, you are so much more awesome than Bridget. I’d TOTALLY watch your travel show. Actually no, I’d be in your travel show. Because HELLO! VEGAS!

nicoleantoinettes last blog post..sunshine, skydiving, and vegas

Thanks for the link about the old cell phones, I have a stack here that I haven’t known what to do with and getting some cash on top of recycling that’s pretty cool.

Casss last blog post..Posting..how *do* you do it?

i would so watch your travel show… bridget can’t even read the teleprompter, let alone remember what to say.

cavys last blog post..you are my favorite sister.

I just got my BlogHer tickets yesterday. Fun times are ahead!

Allies last blog post..St. Patrick’s Day Weekend in Chicago

o.O I didn’t even know there were sites like that! Thanks for the tip, I have an old phone lying around, and while I’m sure it’s not worth $50, it’s something!

And I love finding money I’d stashed away then forgotten about!!

Annelis last blog post..Tiny Korean Cooking: Meringues

I love finding hidden money! I actually leave a couple bucks behind in the pockets of my seasonal stuff so that, after a few months in hibernation, when I pull out my cute little shorts, I’m not only happy to be wearing something non-thermal but I’m also stoked about the $5 I just found!

Stealthnerds last blog post..The Ring-a-Ding Kid

Come see me when you’re in Florida! Wait, where in Florida are you coming to? If it’s central then, yes, come see me…I can get you into Disney!

Alexiss last blog post..ideeli invitation

Your headline immediately put me in mind of this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cAfoZWzl8M “Now I’m covered in money, honey.”

Anyway, congrats on the find! This happened to me the other day and it was such a thrill, although I’m pretty sure I spent most of it on food instead of awesome trips.

Sarahs last blog post..76 trombones and a facial

Found money is the best.

Shabas last blog post..I’d Like To Add It To The Urban Dictionary Please

Ugh, I wish I could find a bunch of cash stashed away!!

I’ve also never heard of that phone buying site – I’ll have to look into it for my old Sidekick 3!

jessica marias last blog post..And we’ll never miss a party.

That’s incredibly lucky! I once found $100 on the street and it was the most exciting thing ever.

Lindsays last blog post..Monday Obsessions: Trader Joe’s Fresh Pizza Dough

I can’t see your comment box on my screen. I just started typing and hoped for the best.

Anywhoozle. I sold my old LG on one of those tech recycle sites. It’s great!

Finding money is always so exciting. I totally forgot I had some extra cash in a bank account until my mom reminded me and it was like Christmas!!

But yay for BlogHer and Vegas, it’s going to be legend….wait for it….ary!

katelins last blog post..Hollywood makes me swoon sometimes…a lot of the time.

Oh, what a wonderful idea to recycle your cellphone and get paid for it! I myself have two of my old ones lying around just in case I ever need them but I’m definitely considering just selling/recycling them because I haven’t needed them yet and it’s been a couple of years already. Thanks for sharing!

Saweet!! Smart way of getting some cash while also making sure you get out and have fun. You so deserve it!

I’m patiently waiting for my tax refund at the moment…

Maries last blog post..Go Green

I have so many old phones sitting around. I’m glad you passed that link along!

Mindys last blog post..If you’re Irish and you know it, clap your hands.

I’m mucho excited for BlogHer!

mariss last blog post..A Table for Two…Or Seven…

I need to go find the money tree and shake it. Let me know if you want to join me on my search.

Jessicas last blog post..Public transportation pet peeves

AH! Having a travel show would be the best thing ever. Talk about a dream job.

SuperCareos last blog post..The best of times, the worst of burns.

lucky you!!! i wish i had the time to travel as much. i have always dreamt of working for the travel channel or being a host of the Wild on E! =)

freeteymes last blog post..look: the wrap dress

Everytime someone mentions this trip to vegas i cry.

Maxies last blog post..Would You Rather Wednesday

Dang, I thought I was lucky to find a crumpled up fiver in the purse pocket where I normally just leave a tampon.

Rebekahs last blog post..Everyone loves a 1/4 Irish girl

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