The Etsy Wetsy Spider...

Have you checked out Etsy lately? Etsy is similar to ebay where buyers and sellers can connect across the globe, however everything that is sold on Etsy is made by the seller. You can find jewelry, clothes, pet accessories and more. Most of the items are fairly low cost, but don't let that fool you. Items for sale on Etsy are very high quality products you could find in retail stores, but at a fraction of the cost.

Several of my more creative friends have set up shop on Etsy. These adorable baby onesies were made by my friend Lindsay for her twin cousins. You can check them out here. Spend some time browsing on Etsy, but be careful it can get addicting!

Happy Birthday to me!

I love April because it is my birthday month. Along with celebrating my birthday with friends and family, I enjoy celebrating with restaurants and retail as well. Signing up for rewards programs with individual stores and restaurants can yield quite a few freebies! Below are some of my favorites that I can't wait to use over the next 30 days. If you know of any other good ones definitely let me know!

Vera Bradley: $20 off your purchase of $20 or more
Anthropologie: 15% off during the month of your birthday
Firehouse Subs: Free sub on your birthday
Aya: 10% off any service during the month of your birthday
Twisted Taco: 20% off your bill and a free pitcher of margaritas!

Coupon from Groupon

Looking for online deals in specific cities? Check out Groupon! Sign up and select your city and you will receive daily emails with discounts to restaurants, spa services, classes, and more! Groupon sends out daily deals, and if enough people sign up to buy, then you receive the discount. If not, the deal is canceled and you are not charged. It's a great way to experience new restaurants and activities in your city for a discounted price. I love trying new things, and now I can do so for much cheaper!

Chocomize yourself!

Ever need a unique gift idea for someone that is inexpensive? Easter, Mother's Day, graduation, etc. or just because, edible gifts are always a good idea (I personally don't need an occasion to make myself a custom candy bar). Chocomize is a great way to create a personalized gift for someone based on their taste buds. There are so many things you add to your candy bar from Gushers to Wasabi! Check out Chocomize and see what kind of candy bars you can come up with!

A dress for all seasons

If you have seen Sex And The City, you know about Bag Borrow or Steal. However, have you heard of renting designer dresses? As someone who attended seven weddings last year and has another seven so far this year (not including showers, rehearsal dinners and other non-wedding occasions), I need a lot of outfits. I love attending events and wearing fancy dresses, but it can be financially exhausting to look good! I recently became a member of Rent the Runway, where you can rent dresses from top designers for a fraction of the cost of the actual dress. You can sort by dress size, rental price, occasion, or all of those things! They have dresses for any event you can imagine from "meet the parents" to "honeymoon," and "work event" to "black tie affair." You can rent the dresses on a per rental basis or sign up for unlimited rentals with a pass. Currently you need to sign up for the waiting list, but if you want to join just let me know and I'll send you a personal invitation to join! Just leave a comment on my blog with your information or email me at bethbogusz@hotmail.com.

Doggone it!

If you are a dog lover and owner like me, I'm sure you love to buy new things for your furry friend. My weimaraner, Lincoln, has several collar and leash sets, her own wardrobe (complete with holiday costumes), and a plethora of toys. She also just got a second dog bed because I simply couldn't pass up how cute it was. However, dog beds are quite expensive, especially for those larger breed dogs. I just recently learned about Molly Mutt, which sells duvets and stuff sacks for your dog bed - definitely a less costly option. You can use the duvet to go over your current dog's bed, or purchase the "stuff sack" and create your own bedding with towels, pillows, etc. I love the idea of having different duvets for Lincoln's bed. Now she can have one for every season!

What can you get for just a buck? Plenty!

I used to go to the Dollar Tree when I was a kid and blow my allowance money (about $5 each week) on random things, especially candy and toys. But when the need for shopping arises now that I am an adult, the Dollar Tree isn't a place that usually comes to mind. I was talking to a friend recently during her outing at a dollar store and she was quite excited about all of her finds, especially all of the party supplies. I decided to check it out for myself and was amazed with all of the different things I found, all for $1 each! From kitchen utensils to cleaning supplies and pet toys to gift wrap, there was a lot I found to cross off of my weekly shopping list. Dollar Tree is a great place to find everyday useful items, as well as the occasional holiday and party supplies. Dollar Tree Direct also offers online ordering + free shipping for people or business who need to order items in large quantities.