Get 15 percent off your next purchase at the Children’s Place when you click on the image on the left. Good online and in stores through Nov. 16, 2009.
The store is currently promoting clothes for school pictures but the coupon can be used on pretty much anything.
Caveats: good in the U.S. only, one time use, one per customer, not valid on gift cards or previous purchases.
Using this coupon helps support BargainBabe.com!
BeautyTicket.com is your inside connection to premium brand make up like Smashbox, Stila, Sue Devitt, and YSL — at serious discounts. The site sells make up at up to 85 percent off by purchasing surplus’ from beauty manufacturers and high-end retailers that need to clear space for new promotions, seasonal items, or new packaging.
Just for BargainBabe.com readers, BeautyTicket has two coupons. Get $5 of a purchase of $50 or more with code 5off50 or get $10 off $75 or more with code 10off75. Sweet!
The stock is constantly changing and once something is gone, it’s not likely to come back because of limited availability. Check out their Steal of the Week, which is currently a blush and bronze duo from Pop Beauty for $5, or sign up for their email list on the lower left corner of the homepage to get advanced notifications of new products and sales.
BeautyTicket.com was founded by two women who worked in the industry and realized they could use their insider knowledge and contacts to create a fashion-forward, budget-focused site that sold top brands. I’d say they definitely succeeded!
If you are getting dressed up for Halloween, chances are you’re going to need some make up. EyesLipsFace (ELF) is a great source of super cheap make up. Most everything on the site is $1. Their video shows how to make yourself into an angel or vampire, though you can probably figure it out from looking at the page.
Oriental Trading is more of a party supply store, but they have three make up kits, including a glitter kit, a clown kit and a glow-in-the-dark white make up kit. At $2-$3 each, you can’t beat the prices!
If you’re not interested in buying make up online, drop by your local drugstore. Rite Aid, CVS, and Walgreens have low-priced make up and there are *always* make up coupons in the Sunday newspaper inserts. Rite Aid has a few beauty coupons online.
If you have a sizeable budget, check out MAC, which is known for BOLD colors, a must for Halloween, or Sephora.
Just looking for ideas? I Googled “Halloween make up ideas” and clicked on images. The results may give you a good idea of how to paint your face.
If you’re still looking for a costume, support BargainBabe.com and check out the clearance section at CostumeDiscounters.com!
I stopped by the 99 Cent Only Stores yesterday because their full-page Halloween ad caught my eye. Were the bargains as good as they looked in the paper?
Yes and no, but mostly yes. Here is what I saw:
- CANDY! Mostly non-brand name candy, but also plenty of premium treats, like Smarties, mini-Sugar Daddy’s, Tootsie Roll pops, Dots, mini-Butterfingers, mini-Baby Ruth’s, mini-100 Grand’s, mini-Junior Mints, Reese’s Pieces, and king size Hersey bars
- Halloween themed dishes, bowls, plates and trays for party food and snacks
- Paper plates, cups and plastic serving platters in orange and black
- Small decorations like tiny plastic pumpkins, curled ribbons, stickers, scarecrows and orange tissue paper
- Costume accessories like skull masks, bone gloves, and swords
- Costumes for small girls, including sparkly skirts and tops, pom poms, and purses
- Sparkly makeup and face paint
- Four types of witches hats
- Flashlights
I’m currently on a Smartie sugar high, thanks to my lack of willpower. I also bought an 8-pack of mini-Butterfingers which I have not opened…yet. Find a 99 Cents Store near you. If you live outside CA, NV, AZ and TX you’re out of luck!
Disclosure: 99 Cents Only was a sponsor of the Frugal Fe$tival.
I got sucked into The Fashion Lover’s Guide to Incredible Bargains even though the author, Debbie Weisberg, is a hard core fashionista who pays for top shelf labels. She admitted to owning 40 pairs of black pants! I don’t have 40 of anything.
Debbie breaks up reviews of bargain chains and online retailers with short stories about her fashion exploits, like how she got a $10,000 mink coat for free. Now that’s a gloat every bargain hunter can appreciate!
She also shares tips for shopping online, describes 10 items you MUST have in your closet, and lists basic rules for smart shopping. Even though Debbie loves to buy clothes, she says there are certain times you should not shop:
- when you’re on vacation – aside from mementos to remember your trip, returns are often impossible and it can be difficult to gauge the authenticity
- when you need a special outfit of piece of jewelry and have less than one week to find it – instead of buying under pressure, look deep inside your closet (and the closets of your friends!) to find a suitable ensemble
- when you’re with friends who pay full-price – go along for the social scene instead
- when you’re tipsy – booze inhibits your fashion sense and puts your budget in jeopardy
I don’t agree with all Debbie’s advice, however. This is how she starts chapter two. “Upon spotting that incredible bargain, do not ask yourself if you need it. (You don’t). Simply buy it and gloat at your good fortune.”
If you’re never going to wear that incredible bargain or if your budget has more pressing needs, I would pass on an incredible bargain. But that’s because I am more budget-focused than Debbie, whose love of shopping comes though loud and clear. Her passion makes reading the Fashion Lover’s Guide fun.
Buy the Fashion Lover’s Guide for $10.76 through Amazon, or leave a comment by Thursday night to win my review copy! Know of a book I should review? Email me!
Get 15 percent off a single item in Old Navy stores (not online) now through Oct. 31, 2009. You must have this Old Navy coupon to get the discount.
The above link also has a coupon for a doubly sweet treat! Get a scoop of ice cream and a dose of soft-serve ice cream at Baskin Robbins for $2.22. It comes in their new double-header cone.
Get $10 off a purchase of $30 or more at Walgreens online through Oct. 21, 2009. Use coupon code HOTDEAL up to five times. Excludes pharmacy and photo orders, gift cards, taxes and shipping.
Get 25 percent off almost everything at Lord & Taylor during their friends and family sale, Oct 21-25, 2009. Use coupon code FRIENDS. Get the coupon from the department store’s homepage.
Get 30 percent off one item at Borders Books through Oct. 21, 2009. Online use code BSD6772C. Some caveats.
Get a year-long subscription to Sunset for just $5 when you purchase it through Amazon. That’s 12 magazines for $.42 an issue!
Get a $25 restaurant gift certificate for just $2 with coupon code PUMPKIN at Restaurant.com. Unclear when this code expires. The certs are usually $10 each so this is 70 percent off.
Thanks, Tina and Carole!
Whole pies are just $7 through the end of the month at Marie Callender’s, excluding cheese cakes and fresh fruit pies. Order the pie to go if you want the special pricing. You also pay for the tin, which is refundable.
If you join their email list you will occasionally get coupons and notice of deals like this one.
Find a Marie Callender’s near you.
Get free in-flight WiFi on Delta or AirTran with coupons courtesy of DealNews. No credit card is needed to get the deal, though you do need the coupon codes. Both expire Dec. 31, 2009.
How long until free WiFi is a standard amenity? With the way airline policies are going, it may be an a la carte perk that passengers have to pay for along with checking bags and getting a meal on board. So take advantage of this free offer!
Thanks, Andrew!
Here are some of the best personal finance blog posts I’ve read recently.
Wise Bread knows how to make use of every part of the Halloween pumpkin you are about to carve. Recipes included!
The Digerati Life questions whether a 10,000 Dow will last, which means you’re going to be hearing the term “double dip recession” for a while. Haven’t we had enough bad news?
Cash Money Life writes about the IRS’ newly-released IRA contribution limits. No changes for 2010.
Trent at The Simple Dollars says there are 15 things he loves than money.
The Street shares a survey that says price is the biggest factor for where folks will do their holiday shopping. That’s good news for Wal-Mart and Target. “In fact, 80% of the survey’s respondents said they require at least a 10% discount in order to justify making a purchase,” the story says.
Save 20 percent on orders of $50 or more, or save 40 percent on orders of $100 or more at MyPublisher, a site where you can make photo books from your digial snapshots. Use code HOLSAVE40. Unclear when it expires.
Get free shipping at Peet’s Coffee when you buy their holiday blend or buy brewing equipment. Your order must total $40 or more. Use code 9HBEMAIL. Order by Oct. 20, 2009.
Get $10 off a Honey Baked Ham that is 8 pounds or larger now until Dec. 31, 2009. Enter your name, email and zip code to get the deal.
Thanks, Tina!
Get a free grilled cheese sandwich tomorrow, Tuesday October 20, 2009 when you buy a large fountain drink at participating Jack in the Box’s in SEATTLE.
The freebie introduces the chain’s two new sandwiches: The grilled turkey bacon cheddar comes with roasted turkey, cheddar cheese and bacon. The grilled deli trio comes with salami, sliced ham, roasted turkey, provolone cheese and pickles.
Thanks Yuri!
In-flight WiFi on Virgin America flights is free between Nov. 10 and Jan. 15, thanks to a partnership with Google and a very competitive market for air passengers.
WiFi on Virgin America is usually $6 to $13, depending on the flight time and length.
The airline is also have a massive fare sales on certain flights when purchases today, including:
- $39 one way from SF-LA, SF-San Diego, LA-SF, SF-Vegas
- $59 one way from Seattle-LA or Orange county
- $99 one way from Ft. Lauderdale and SF or LA, SF to Boston or NY, LA to NY or Boston, D.C. to LA or SF
The best flights will go QUICK so don’t delay. These sale fares are good for flights between Nov. 10 and Jan. 15 with some blackout dates. Some caveats. Thanks, Andrew!
One of my favorite money-saving websites, Kids Eat 4 Free, just re-vamped their homepage so it is even easier to find a free meal for your rugrats. You can search by city and state or by zip code. For both options you can select which day of the week you want to find a free meal for.
For example, if you wanted to eat out tonight in Los Angeles, you have tons of choices, including at Boston Market, Denny’s, Dinah’s, Marie Callender’s, Sharky’s and Soccer Tortas.
If you live in Austin, TX there are plenty of options. Same for Phoenix, Jacksonville, Fla., or Lexington, KY. Check how many restaurants are listed in your state.
Each result gives you the restaurant address, phone number, and a link to get the freebie details. You can also vote on a specific restaurant.
The site is expanding to Canada soon. Hope it helps you find a restaurant that will feed your kids for free!
Related post on BargainBabe.com:
Mimicking meal pre bizes at home for less
Restaurants where kids eat free
My review of the Frugal Foodie Cookbook unleashed a firestorm of almost 70 comments, including an easy-peasy recipe from Maggie that I’m going to try as soon as I kick this flu-ish bug I’m carrying.
BEER BREAD
1 can or bottle of beer
3 cups flour (they say self rising, but whatever you have would work fine, I should think)
3 tbsp sugarMix dry ingredients, then add beer, using a wooden spoon & then your hands. It will be sticky. Pour into a loaf pan, bake at 350 degrees for 50-60 minutes. Holy yummy carb-y goodness
Jim has another name for frugal recipes:
My fiancee calls her version of those meals “fake it dinners”. Emptying the last vestiges in the pantry prior to getting a new load from the grocery store. We had one such meal last night. Squash/chicken drumsticks in a honey mustard marinade/salad. Tasty/simple/inexpensive.
Wendy shared a recipe for easy black bean soup:
Saute one onion, 1/4 inch dice, in 2 t. oil in a 3 qt. sauce pan, until soft. Add 2 t. cumin powder and 3 cloves crushed garlic to the onions and saute 30 seconds. Add one can re-fried low-fat or no fat black beans. Stir well. Add water until it’s the desired consistency (about 1-2 cups). Add 1 can drained and rinsed black beans and 1/2 jar of your favorite salsa. Throw in a handful of frozen corn. Adjust amount of water as necessary. Heat to simmering and serve.
Doreen says she makes do with what’s on hand:
A lot people want this book!!! I truly get excited when I can cook/bake something that doesn’t require another trip to the store. It was great when my son was home from college and i’d say ‘Ethan would you please run to the store for an onion’ and he would look at me like I was nuts but had to have that onion or can of chicken broth or whatever! But now that he is back at school the creativity kicks in and SURPRISE dinner is served! And by the way, there is nothing wrong with a can of soup and a sandwich after a cold evening watching your daughter play soccer until 7:00!
The winning comment came from Barbara, who gives a frank look into what it is like to make dinner at her house. We’ve all been there!
you know how kids are always saying “there’s nothing to eat” after you just spent $100 at the market? well, that’s ME !!! hahaha i am not very creative & figuring out what to do w/leftover ingredients makes my head spin. i usually end up with boring chicken (what??? you can mix your own stuff up to make a marinade?) just steamed vegetables (i am excited if i remember to melt butter over them) and what do i do with the mega box of bread crumbs (feed the birds?) bargain babe, i need help & this book…and if i go to amazon, i’ll end up being un-frugal & end up buying way too much stuff!!
If you didn’t win, check your library for a copy of the book or buy it from Amazon for $10.85. If you missed the scone recipe I made from the cookbook, grab it here. The scones freeze well and are perfect after being warmed in the toaster. Excellent with tea!
Six days until one lucky reader wins an Xbox 360. Runners up will win a $50 gift card to Amazon and a hot pink Bargain Babe T-shirt. To be eligible to win join my email list by October 21, 2009.
Three winners will be chosen at random. If you already receive my emails, you are automatically entered to win. You do not need to sign up again or email me to double check. If I am in your RSS feed, you are not eligible to win, unfortunately. But you can sign up for my email list to be eligible!
The fabulous coupon web site Savings.com is sponsoring this reader giveaway and has generously donated an Xbox 360 for your winning pleasure! They are recruiting everyday “deal pros” to blog on their site and appear on Savings.com web TV shows. The top 30 Deal Pros will get an all-expense trip to San Francisco Nov. 5-6, 2009 for the first ever Save Up event, where there will be other money-saving experts, prize giveaways, a Savings.com-sponsored tourist outing, and parties. I’m going to be there too!
Make sure to apply to be a Savings.com Deal Pro by Oct. 20. The application is very simple and you can include a video if you want!
To sum everything up, join my email list to win the Xbox and apply to be a Deal Pro for a trip to San Francisco! Bonus points for doing both!!!
