My Coupon Database searches dozens of sites for all grocery and drugstore coupons available. New coupons added weekly!
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 - Save at Home Mommy lists this week’s Albertsons couponsincluding free Minute Maid Orange Juice, Albertsons English Muffins for $0.77, and Kellogg’s Cereal Raisin Bran, Rice Krispies, or Corn Flakes for $1 when you buy two. (more…)
By Bobbi Burger Brunoehler of BobbisBargains.
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No matter how you educate your children, it is pretty hard to miss the start of the new school year. While parents of students going to traditional schools are saving money on school supplies, parents of homeschoolers, like me, look for ways to save money on curriculum.
There are as many different ways to homeschool as there are homeschoolers. But in general it breaks down to either following traditional academic age/grade appropriate guidelines on what a student should know (so that you can pop your kid back into a traditional curriculum at any time and they wouldn’t be behind) or following a child-led curriculum, called unschooling in some circles.
If you are following a traditional curriculum,
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There are 11 common mistakes people make when buying or selling a used car, according to the October 2011 issue of ShopSmart, published by Consumer Reports. All of them add up to lost money. Summarized below. About to buy a new car? Here’s how to negotiate a good price and the three steps of haggling. Did you know you can save a lot of money buying car parts from a junk yard? Make sure to check this car recall site before you pay for any repairs.
Seller mistakes
1. Settling on price. Trading in your car is quicker and easier than selling it yourself, but the dealer price will be lower than if you sell it on AutoTrader.com, Cars.com, or Ebay.
2. Risking your privacy. Don’t list your address or full name or you may attract unwanted visitors. It’s a good idea to meet potential buyers in a public place, instead of your driveway.
3. Combining buying and selling. Trading in your car and buying one at the dealer is a super
Get a $1 off Maybelline coupon below. Credit: Rite Aid
There are 20 coupons and freebies today. If you shop online, get a cash back rebate on every purchase through Ebates or Shortcuts. It’s free to join!
Freebie Women’s Day - Get four issues free of Women’s Day magazine in digital format through ValueMags.com. No purchase necessary!
Freebie Working Mother - Get eight issues free of Working Mother magazine through ValueMags.com. No purchase necessary!
Free Blockbuster Express codes - Freebies 4 Mom reports these free movie rental codes, good through Sept. 23, 2011: 87PGAR9, 62KRVF3, 65RMAQ7, 56AGSF4, 43MMKC5, 85JMMF7, 23CHAH3, 64HLG5P. Test them online by reserving a movie online.
By Bobbi Burger Brunoehler of BobbisBargains.
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After writing an article on cooking food in your dishwasher, I started to think about other unusual ways to cook. Of course there are your stove, toaster oven, and microwave, but beyond them? Here is my top 10 list.
- Make soup in a super high powered mixer (video). These machines are so powerful that you can make soup in the blender.
- Make a grilled cheese sandwich by covering in foil and then placing a hot iron on top of it. Make sure the sandwich is fully enclosed in the foil or you will have a mess.
- Cook on your car’s
This is a post by BargainBabe.com writer Yazmin Cruz.
New York Times best selling author and CSI: NY actor Hill Harper shares personal anecdotes in his latest book on the real meaning of being wealthy. “The Wealth Cure: Putting Money in its Place,” is not a traditional financial literacy book, but it will help you control your finances.
Harper guides his readers to reevaluate their take on money. Coming from a family full of doctors and having been diagnosed with cancer, Harper writes about money as if it were someone’s health in need of treatment plan:
Our society is addicted to debt, and, exacerbating that problem, we live in a culture that associates material objects — “bling” — with success. Those two factors have led us to overvalue money. So much so that in many ways we “chase paper” just as intently as
Tons of costume coupons below!
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There are already 14 good Halloween coupons this week, so I didn’t want to wait until later in the week to post. Here are our deals on candy and decorations. Send me any Halloween coupons you want to share. Our annual costume contest will be launching soon!
Disney costume coupons - Get free shipping on all Halloween costumes with Disney coupon code COSTUMESHIP. A number of costumes are on sale by 25% off. Offers expire Sept. 25, 2011.
Walgreens costume coupon - Get 25% off all Halloween costumes with coupon code DRESSUP25 at Walgreens through Sept. 24, 2011.
BuyCostumes coupon - Get free shipping at BuyCostumes.com with a tab of $65 or more. No code needed, it will kick in. Or get 10% off $40 or more with coupon code hallow10. Expires Oct. 31, 2011.
Petco.com is 20% off through Wednesday.
There are 29 coupons and freebies today. If you shop online, get a cash back rebate on every purchase through Ebates or Shortcuts. It’s free to join!
Free candy or soda - Get a CVS coupon for a free candy bar or soda when you enter your ExtraCare loyalty number on the drugstore’s Facebook page. Ends Sept. 22, 2011.
New freebie - Get a freebie sample of Icy Hot Naturals, a pain relief cream, via Walmart when you fill out a simple request form. While supplies last. Freebies for Poise and Playtex are still live!
Free babytalk – The free offer for 10 digital issues of BabyTalk magazine is still available through ValueMags.com. No purchase necessary.
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The Unethical Man, a reader who shared controversial tips to save money in Vegas (like taking hotel toilet paper), has a financial dilemma to share. Your thoughts?
I have one for you, and I would really like your honest opinion. I signed up for Del Taco’s Raving e-club a long time ago. From time-to-time, they send out emails containing a link to print out coupons to try something new. The coupon typically gives the bearer the new item for free with any purchase. I can and do print multiple coupons. The coupon does specify that only one coupon may be redeemed per customer per visit.
I’m sure that most people would place their typical order and throw in the free coupon as an added bonus. I’m sure that’s what the company is hoping for too. But when I go to redeem my free item,
I updated the Money Morality post from Friday about asking a long ago roommate to cover shipping, packing, and time costs. Responded to all your wonderful comments and told you what I ended up doing. Check it out!
Get online coupons for these stores below. You can use My Coupon Database to search dozens of sites for more grocery and drugstore coupons available.
Target - This week’s list of Target coupon deals will be posted later today. Go to Target’s online coupons.
Staples - Hip 2 Save lists the hot Staples coupons including Staples Business Cardholders for $1, BIC-Matic Grip Assorted Mechanical Pencils 5 pack for $1, Staples Hype Grip Highlighters 6 pack for $2. Plus, more $1 and $2 deals! Go straight to the Staples site.
CVS – Bargain Briana has all the CVS coupon deals for this week, including Revlon Super Lustrous, Moon Drops, or ColorBurst Lip for $0.49, VO5 Shampoo for $0.79, Aquafresh or Sensodyne Toothpaste for $1.89, and Crest Pro Health Rinse or 3D White for $1.79. (more…)
Winners listed below! Thanks to everyone who entered.
The reader book winners all shared great tips on how to improve BargainBabe.com. And guess what? A lot of folks who left tips can get instant gratification – the site already has many features you asked for!!
Debbie ask for “a separate section for freebies and/or giveaways,” which you can find under the Coupons tab at the top of the site. There is a link to Freebies and Store Coupons and a link to Contests and Free Stuff.
Carrie and Rae Anne asked for almost the same thing. Carrie said she wanted a “MOST asked: Q & A so we don’t need to search thru previous blogs.” The Google search at the upper right corner of BargainBabe.com lets you search by keyword for old posts. Or use the drop down tabs across the top of the screen to search by topic.
Kristi asked for frugal recipes, which you can find here. From the BargainBabe.com homepage, click on the Food tab, then in the drop down menu click on Recipes.
LNAcurius asked for it to be “easier to find who won a particular give away.” The best way to find out if you won a contest is to read your daily BargainBabe.com deal email!
Robin asked for “free/low cost/deeply discounted places to take your child.” Definitely check out Bobbi’s post on 100 frugal and fun things to do with your family.
Cindy suggested “a member’s savings tip or experience once per week?” I would love that Cindy! Email me your tips and experiences!
Ok, now onto the winners…
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There are 15 coupons and freebies today. I had a TON more coupons, but they somehow got deleted and I can’t find them. Very sad. If you shop online, get a cash back rebate on every purchase through Ebates or Shortcuts. It’s free to join!
Free Aveda hand lotion - Get a freebie sample of Aveda Hand Lotion in travel size at any Aveda salon or store. Expires June 30, 2012. No purchase necessary. This freebie seems a little sketch. Has anyone used it?
Freebies mag - Get 10 free issues of Babytalk in digital format via ValueMags.com. The offers for Cosmo, Islands, Bridal Guide, and USA Today are still available. No purchase necessary.
Today! Free Icee - Get a freebie 20 ounce Icee at AMC Theaters on the following three Fridays: Sept. 16, Sept. 23, Sept. 30, and Oct. 7, 2011. Must bring an original print out of the coupon, which you can get by “liking” its Facebook page. Thanks, Free Sample Freak!
Trash or treasure? Items left behind by an old roommate.
SEE UPDATE BELOW.
If someone moves out but leaves stuff behind, do you have any obligation to return their possessions – at a cost of your own time and money – to them?
This is my dilemma. The easy answer is no. But when the possessions are sentimental (a yearbook, bible, picture album, and flask, pictured) and when the someone offers to pay postage, the answer is not black and white.
I’d still have to cover shipping materials and spend about an hour packaging and mailing the stuff. Not a ridiculous burden. But if these items were so important to this someone, who happens to be my husband’s former roommate, why didn’t he take them with him or arrange to procure them already? I’ve never met him and he hasn’t lived in this house for four years, so my sympathy for said roommate is
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In search of a good credit card? Here are the best rewards credit card. (Kiplinger)
Missed Obama’s address? Find highlights of the main ways the Obama job plan may affect you if passed. (Fabulous and Frugal)
The American Dream is no longer about homeownership, but about retiring comfortably. (Time Moneyland)
What’s on TV? Check out this guide to frugal reality TV that can help you save money. (Wisebread)
If you like faux fur? This may change after you learn the hidden cost of clothes. (ShopSmart)
