Remember MyPersonalShopper.com? I blogged about the site months ago, but now MyPersonalShopper has been transformed into your very own personalized store. It’s a pretty cool twist on all the social deal sites.
In four quick steps, MyPersonalShopper is at your beck and call. Select which types of deals you are interested in, chose your five favorite retailers, chose five things you like to spend money on, then share your age, gender, zip code, and email.
Instead of getting daily emails bombarding you with deals (ahem, Groupon), MyPersonalShopper will send you just two emails a week, which is a reflection of their commitment to quality over quantity. Each email uses a special algorithm so the deals are tailored to your spending habits and needs.
Submit a tip on how to improve the site, and the best submission each week will win a $100. If you want the best deals tailored to your favorites, create an account at MyPersonalShopper today.
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Don’t forget to enter the $100 Visa gift card giveaway sponsored by MyCoupons.com. One lucky winner gets $100!
New to MyCoupons.com? The comprehensive site has helped online coupon users save more than $21,261,901.53. That’s a big number!
MyCoupons is one-stop shopping. You can get coupons for online purchases at stores like Macy’s or Kohl’s, and you can get printable coupons for groceries, and you can buy gift cards for less than the face value. MyCoupons has forums and CouponPros you can email and – gasp – call directly with questions.
To win the $100, join the BargainBabe.com money-saving blog email list by Mar. 14, 2011 at 11:59 p.m. EST. One winner will be chosen randomly. Get additional entries by:
- Sharing this post on Facebook (one entry)
- Tweeting “I want to win a $100 Visa g.c. on the MyCoupons.com-sponsored giveaway on @BargainBabe http://bit.ly/hlQVTt” (one entry)
- Blogging about the contest (three entries)
- Leave a comment for each entry so I know, thanks!
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There are 8 coupons and freebies today!
If you shop online, check if there is a cash back rebate for shopping through Ebates. It’s free to join and you can save a bit extra.
Free Haagen Dazs – Get a free Hagen Dazs when you share some personal info on Facebook.
Free Starbucks - Get a free mini dessert at Starbucks when you buy any beverage today through Saturday, Mar. 12, 2011.
Curves one week free - Get a free one week membership to Curves. Make sure to read fine print.
Free tax software – Get free tax software from H&R Block.
Turbo tax - Get free tax software from TurboTax.
Gap coupon - Use Gap coupon code GAP2080 to get $20 off your $80 purchase at Gap.com. Expires Mar. 12, 2011 at 11:59 p.m. EST.
Coupons.com - Get the latest grocery coupons from Coupons.com.
Restaurant.com - Get a $25 Restaurant.com gift certificate for $2 with 80% off coupon code SAVE, good through Mar. 14, 2011.
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By Bobbi Burger Brunoehler of Bobbisbargains.
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Finding family activities that don’t break my budget and are stimulating is a challenge. As a homeschooler, I am always on the lookout for places to learn and have a good time. We are fortunate to have many wonderful institutions that allow for such activities. Depending on how often you go, membership may save you money. Here are five of my favorites:
- Children’s Museums. Many major cities have invested in children’s museums. These museums are set up to withstand rigorous play and encourage “hands on” activities, as opposed to the normal look but don’t touch rule. A truly fabulous place to go with young children.
- Science Museums. My favorite is the Boston Science Museum. With its proximity to M.I.T., it is hard to (more…)
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Here are this week’s hottest Groupon deals, which are generally available for 24-72 hours only. If you live in LA or NYC, which have multiple “social coupon” sites, sign up for Yipit.com, which aggregates all the deals in your town. Get an extra 6% back on the Groupon purchase price when you shop through eBates. And make sure to get the most out of Groupon with these Groupon tricks.
NATIONAL GROUPON DEALS
Wine – Pay $25 for $75 of wine at Wine Insiders.
Tea – Pay $12 for $25 at Tea District.
Chocolate Pay $10 for $20 at Chocolate.com.
Organic meat and food – Pay $35 for $75 of organic meat and food at Nature’s Prime Organic Food. Note, member pricing does not apply when using a Groupon.
Brownies – Pay $20 for $40 at Fairytale Brownies. (more…)
More produce deals are showing up now that winter is almost over. This list now includes grocery coupons for Harris Teeter!
Ralphs - The Ralphs prices assume coupon doubling up to $1. Get all the Ralphs coupons later today.
Safeway/Vons - Get all the Safeway/Vons coupons and deals later today.
Albertsons - Get the full list of Albertsons coupons later today.
Whole Foods - Get Whole Foods coupons later today.
Publix – Southern Savers posted this week’s Publix grocery coupons. Highlights include Butterball turkey sausages, links or patties for $.99 with coupons, Vlasic Stackers Dills, or Pickles or Spears for $.89 with coupons, and Hunt’s tomato ketchup for $.77 with coupons. (more…)
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This is a post by BargainBabe.com writer Yazmin Cruz.
In a previous post I wrote about natural cleaners that can save you money. One of those inexpensive cleaners was vinegar. I’ve used vinegar everywhere from the kitchen to the bathroom and below I’ve shared a laundry list (literally) of different ways to use vinegar around your home. (Watch me gush about vinegar on camera.)
I have tried most of these suggestions with positive results. Before trying them yourself, make sure to test the solutions in an inconspicuous place to avoid damage. To learn about secret uses for ammonia, salt, foil and baking soda, check out Bobbi’s post.
- Kill weeds in your garden by spraying full strength until they starve.
- Clean pots with white vinegar before re-potting to remove excess lime.
- Remove skunk (more…)
Have you ever waited a really long time to buy something? I have been in the market for a new purse for more than a year, but yesterday my long wait was redeemed by a fantastic deal!
I opened an email from Ebates saying the cash back rebate at Ebags.com had jumped from 6% to 20% off. One day only! So in between blogging, I hunted the site for my dream bag. Not too big, a casual design, and something that could be worn across my body. After years of traditional purses, I wanted a mini messenger bag.
I was eyeing a $30 polyester messenger bag, which reviews said was low quality, or a $35 cloth satchel, which I knew would quickly lose its shape. Then I found (more…)
There are 10 freebies and coupons today!
Today only! Free shrimp at Panda Express – Use this Panda Express coupon to get a free single serving of golden shrimp. One coupon per person. While supplies last.
Free tanning Saturday - Hollywood Tans is advertising free tanning this Saturday, Mar 12, 2011. Scant details however, so it’s unclear if this is really free. Call your local shop if you are interested.
Skype deal – If you are interested in trying out Skype, which is a great and cheap alternative to a land line, check out this Groupon deal. For $10 you get a three-month premium membership that includes unlimited international Skype-to-Skype calls, face-to-face video chatting, video calls, instant messaging, and cheap calls to non-Skype users. This membership normally sells for $26. Click to get this rare Skype deal!
Movie coupon - Pay $2 for 5 DVD rentals at Blockbuster Express for a Groupon deal. This usually costs $5, so it’s a nice savings.
Restaurant.com coupon - Get a $25 gift certificate from Restaurant.com for $2 – which is about as cheap as they come (a 90% coupon code for Restaurant.com is extremely rare). Use coupon code SAVE. Expires Mar. 14, 2011.
Gap coupon - Name your own price on Gap men’s khaki’s with this Gap coupon game.
Yoga discount - Pay $10 for $25 Yoga gear at YogaAccessories.com. This deal is through Groupon.
Boston hotel deal - Get a cheap hotel in Boston when you pay $99 through Groupon for a night at Boston’s Embassy Suits at Logan Airport. Rooms go for $209 normally.
Groupon – If you haven’t already signed up for Groupon, there’s no time like the present.
Tomorrow! $5 at Peet’s Coffee - Spend $25 in stores and get a free $5 Peet’s Coffee gift card. Valid Thursday, Mar. 10, 2011 only.
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After a slow yesterday there are some really hot freebies and coupons today – 14 total!
Today only! Kids eat free at Chili’s today when an adult orders an entree.
Free DVD - Get a free DVD rental at Blockbuster when you show grades of a B average or above.
Hot! Free mascara - Get free mascara from any Sephora inside a JCPenney’s through Apr. 7, 2011.
Recycling tips – Get 42 ways to recycle from FaveCrafts when you join their free site. This sounds super cool! (more…)
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I’m having second thoughts about giving up my car for Lent. Not because of my business trip to Los Angeles that will pose a particular public transportation challenge, but because a video shoot I’m doing that was moved from today to next week and the location is three hours away!
Three hours by car, that is. By bus, train, and foot I’m guessing it will take me five hours to get there. I need to be on location by 10 a.m. Yikes! It’s an all day shoot so I won’t start my trek home 5 p.m. Double yikes!
Also, it’s supposed to snow Thursday. Yikes, yikes, yikes.
I can throw in the towel, brace myself for a long commute and stick to my pledge, or exempt myself from autolessness for work. Thoughts?
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I was curious if Amazon Mom was a good deal because a frugal friend told me she orders all her toiletries through Amazon instead of pouncing on drugstore freebies and deals. Having just taken advantage of a 20% off sale at CVS.com, I was eager to compare prices. Did I get the best deal?
If you’ve new to Amazon Mom, it is free to join and offers free two-day shipping and a 30% discount on diapers and wipes when you sign up for auto delivery. Everything outside the baby store is 15% off and still eligible for two-day free shipping.
Here is a price comparison of the items I bought at CVS.com, and how much they would have cost me at Amazon. (If you’re curious about how Amazon’s grocery prices compare, you’re in for an unpleasant surprise.)
The most important column is (more…)
MyCoupons.com has sponsored a $100 Visa gift card giveaway that launches today. One lucky winner will get to spend this $100 on whatever they want!
New to MyCoupons.com? The comprehensive site has helped online coupon users save more than $21,261,901.53. That’s a big number!
MyCoupons is one-stop shopping. You can get coupons for online purchases at stores like Macy’s or Kohl’s, and you can get printable coupons for groceries, and you can buy gift cards for less than the face value. MyCoupons has forums and CouponPros you can email and – gasp – call directly with questions.
To win the $100, join the BargainBabe.com money-saving blog email list by Mar. 14, 2011 at 11:59 p.m. EST. One winner will be chosen randomly. Get additional entries by:
- Sharing this post on Facebook (one entry)
- Tweeting “I want to win a $100 Visa g.c. on the MyCoupons.com-sponsored giveaway on @BargainBabe http://bit.ly/hlQVTt” (one entry)
- Blogging about the contest (three entries)
- Leave a comment for each entry so I know, thanks!
This is paid content. Interested in an ad? Read my blog advertising page.
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There are 9 coupons and freebies today!
Free cheese fondue! Get free cheese fondue at Melting Pot Apr 11-14, 2011. Catch is you have to make a reservation now. I just made my reservation.
Free cookbook – Download a free Kindle cookbook that has 25 recipes for your slow cooker.
JCPenney coupon - Get $10 off $50 or more with this JCPenney coupon.
Free paper products – Get six free products from Vista Print, including note cards, pens, and notebooks when you pay for shipping. Ends Mar. 9, 2011. (more…)
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This is a post by BargainBabe.com writer Yazmin Cruz.
If you’re cleaning up your home this spring, don’t just throw things away. Make money from spring cleaning by selling things you no longer need or want. Below you will find my suggestions for where to sell used books, clothes, electronics and much more. I added five suggestions to avoiding a major headache when selling items.
- Clothes – If your clothes are in good condition try selling them at a local local flea market. This will be time consuming as you’ll have to find a local flea market and wait till an interested party approaches you. If you don’t have time for this, use sites like eBay and Smashion.com. (more…)
