I just updated the Black Friday 2011 deals and steals post with info on six stores, including Target, Walmart, Bath & Body Works, BJ’s Warehouse, and Harbor Freight. Plus, there is info on a possible Xbox 360 and PS 3 deal.
This year I’m doing to continually update the Black Friday 2011 deals and steals post instead of writing a new post each time a store ad is leaked. This way all the info is in one place for you! Check it out now!
Winner and runner-ups announced below!
This is a post by BargainBabe.com writter Yazmin Cruz.
I asked you to share how the recession has affected your financial situation for a chance to win Lorilee Craker’s “Money Secrets of the Amish” and my review post was flooded with comments. Many of you said you’ve cut down on frivolous things and are trying to save money on groceries. In need of coupons? Check out our Coupon Database to find all grocery and drugstore coupons available.
The first runner-up is Andrea Stempel who said her husband’s salary has been cut and they have been struggling to make ends meet for their family of six. The second runner-up is Christine Judd who recently graduated from college and is having a difficult time finding a job.
It was difficult picking the winner as there were many compelling stories, but I finally declared
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I share five must read blog posts about saving money every Friday.
Avoid bank fees – Find out which seven banks are still offering free checking and great interest rates. (Wisebread)
Feed Fido – Save money on your pet with these homemade dog food recipes. (Money Crashers)
Tax season is near – The Silicon Valley blogger shows you how life events affect your tax status. (The Digerati Life)
Protect yourself -Avoid identity theft by learning about the eight things you should shred right now. (MainStreet)
Home costs – Save money by getting these five fall maintenance jobs checked off your to-do list. (Bargaineering)
All You mag is just $6 for 6 issues!
There are 29 coupons and freebies today. If you shop online, get a cash back rebate on every purchase through Ebates. Free to join! Don’t miss exclusive coupons we share on the BargainBabe.com Facebook page. “Like” us today!
HOT! Athleta coupon - Athleta coupons are extremely rare! Get 20% off all sale items with Athleta coupon code EXTRA20. Expires Oct. 24, 2011 at 2:59 a.m. EST (Oct. 23 11:59 p.m. PST).
Free Pretzel bites - Anyone with an October birthday can get freebie Pretzel bites at Pretzelmaker today, Oct. 20, 2011 with proof of their birthdate.
Free photo collage - Get a free 8 x 10 photo collage at Walgreens with coupon code CLG8X10, according to The Freebie Blogger. I did not have a chance to confirm this coupon code works! If you select in store pick up there is no shipping charge, making this photo collage totally free!
Links to specific coupons below!
For the first time, I’m linking to specific grocery and drugstore coupons. In the past, we have only compiled the best grocery coupon matches and drugstore coupon deals, leaving you to track down coupons in our Coupon Database or another source.
Now, we’re sharing direct links to specific product coupons from CouponNetwork, Redplum, and SavingStar. Is this helpful? Would you like to see more specific links to grocery and drugstore coupons? Let me know either way so I can decide if this should become a regular feature on BargainBabe.com. Thanks!
Redplum coupons
$3.00 OFF any abreva® product
$0.50 OFF any ONE (1) Wisk® Laundry Detergent (45 oz. or Larger) al comprar UN (1) detergente para ropa Wisk® (45 onzas o más)
SAVE $2.00 on any Nature’s Bounty® Co Q-10
SAVE $2.00 WHEN YOU BUY GARNIER HERBASHINE
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This is a post by BargainBabe.com writer Yazmin Cruz.
Have you ever caved into buying an item at a higher price because you didn’t want to be perceived as cheap? Last weekend, I did just that at the Santa Monica Pier, a major tourist attraction in California.
My family and I headed to Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf to grab drinks. At the front of the line I was faced with a major decision.
Comment today for a chance to win this book!
Today is your last chance to win our review copy of “Money Secrets of the Amish,” by Lorilee Craker. So far 41 readers have entered. The title tickled our curiosity about the Amish way of life. How frugal are they?
Craker wanted to learn more about the Amish after hearing they were thriving during the recession on NPR. Being a Mennonite and a journalist, she wanted to know more as her own financial situation tightened. Craker writes:
I love daily deal sites. I’ve saved hundreds of dollars (at least!) at Groupon, BuyWithMe, Living Social, Gilt City, I could go on and on. But that’s the problem. The list of these sites goes on and on. Who has the time to sift through dozens of emails every day looking for a needle in a haystack? Not me.
Besides, Dealradar.com makes it easy for us. Every day, they follow, compile and categorize local deals to create a simple, personalized way to find great savings.
These are just a few of the great features they have to make our lives easier: (more…)
Here’s a clip of Wednesday’s episode of Extreme Couponing on TLC. It shows a woman named Perry who clips coupons to keep her family eating an affordable vegan diet.
How does watching the show make you feel? I feel guilty that I don’t use more coupons.
Check out our Coupon Database for the latest grocery, drugstore, and magazine coupons.
Each week we share the top grocery coupon matches and the top drugstore coupon matches, including many freebie items!
Get into the Halloween spirit with these coupons! Credit: BEE FREE/Flickr
This post is brought to you by PureCostumes.com where you’ll find the latest in halloween costumes. Use coupon code BARGAINBABE65 to get free UPS ground shipping on orders over $65.
Find pumpkin carving ideas here. Halloween candy deals are here! The shipping deadline for many online Halloween costumes shops is today, tomorrow, or very soon so if you plan to buy online, do it now.
Bobbi has 10 ideas to save on Halloween costumes, including raiding your grandparent’s closet. If you want to have an old fashioned Halloween, we’ve got you covered. Fruit snacks are a cheap Halloween treat you can pass out (reader tip). Today is the last day to enter the Halloween costume contest! And now for the coupons…
Free makeup, soap, photos, cat food, tampons and more today!
There are 35 coupons and freebies today. So many high quality freebies don’t come around often! If you shop online, get a cash back rebate on every purchase through Ebates. Free to join! Don’t miss exclusive coupons we share on the BargainBabe.com Facebook page. “Like” us today!
HOT! Free Sephora - Get a free Sephora product at any Sephora counter inside a JC Penney now through Nov. 1, 2011. The freebie is for Pretty Amazing Lip Color from Bare Escentuals bareMinerals. While supplies last. Not valid at regular Sephora stores or at Sephora.com.
Free Seventh Generation - Get a free sample of Seventh Generation dishsoap when you “like” its Facebook page and fill out a simple request form. This one will go quick!
Freebie bath oils - Get a freebie sample of a .5 ounce pouch of bath/shower gel and a .3 ounce pouch of body butter when you share your name, address, and email. US Residents only, except Hawaii and Alaska. Must be 18. While supplies last.
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 - Get the full list of Albertsons coupons by heading over to Save at Home Mommy. Here are some highlights including free one dozen Albertsons large AA Grade eggs with in ad store coupon, Campbell’s V8 V-Fusion Smoothie or 100% Vegetable & Fruit Juice for $2, and Yoplait Greek Yogurt Cups for $1. (more…)
By Bobbi Burger Brunoehler of BobbisBargains.
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Some of the most expensive items that anyone buys in their lifetime besides a house or a car are kitchen appliances. Repairing that new washer, dryer or refrigerator is a hidden cost that you can drastically reduce by making the fixes yourself.
The best refrigerator I ever had was at least 20 years old when I paid $25 for it. Nothing ever broke on that beast. I had to leave it on one of my moves and I replaced it with a younger, more breakable, model, which quickly taught me about repairs.
The first thing that broke was
Today is the last day to enter the Halloween contest!
Today is the last day to enter the Halloween costume contest to determine what Bargain Babe is going to be for Halloween. This year I’m preggo so I’d like to incorporate my belly into the costume. So far, 80 readers have entered. Here are the most popular ideas so far (bonus points for a joint costume with my husband).
Pumpkin carving ideas are here. If you’re looking for Halloween costume coupons, we’ve got you covered!
Nun and Priest (suggested by Michele Simon, Carrie, Holly, Larissa, Desiree, and many more readers!)
Bun in the Oven and Baker (suggested by Bridgette)
Got a molasses coupon for gingerbread? Credit: jonny.hunter/Flickr
Reader Karen is gearing up for fall baking and in need of a very specific type of coupon:
Any ideas where I can get coupons for Grandma’s molasses…none are on site and they don’t seem to mail any. I’m in the 08742 zip code. thank you
I just love gingerbread cookies, which use a bit of molasses. Here are my top coupon resources for Karen and anyone else looking for a specific coupon.
