Here’s a clip of tonight’s episode of Extreme Couponing, which is about a mom named Callie who has involved her daughter so much in couponing that the little girl asks for “the coupon song” when she goes to bed.
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!
Make room for my belly in this year's costume contest!
Don’t forget to enter the Halloween costume contest to determine what Bargain Babe is going to be dressing up for on Halloween. The big catch this year is that I’m preggo! So far, some 65 readers have entered. Here’s how the contest works:
You suggest your most zany and frugal Halloween costume for me to wear.
The most unusual and fun costume is what I’ll dress up as. Bonus points for a costume my husband and I can do together.
I’ll prance around town in your costume and post a picture of me in costume. No matter how silly it is!
Comment with your idea for a Halloween costume by Oct. 19, 2011. That gives me about a week to put the winning costume together.
Looking for Halloween coupons? We got you covered (and will have an updated list tomorrow).
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This is a post by BargainBabe.com writer Yazmin Cruz.
Pawnsearcher.com is a new site that helps you find discounted items for sale at pawn shops across the country. The site is fairly easy to use and best of all it’s free. You do have to create an account, however. Once the account is established, you can start searching for things like tools, electronics, and more.
In a previous post, Bargain Babe wrote about how to make money from spring cleaning by selling unwanted gold jewelry at pawn shops. If you’re looking for jewelry, you’ll want to check out this site.
Be advised that you won’t find
Most sites haven’t posted this week’s grocery coupon deals, but you can check out My Coupon Database which 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 - Southern Savers posts the full list of Albertsons coupons later today.
Whole Foods - Get Whole Foods coupons later today. Our tips for saving money at Whole Foods.
Publix – Southern Savers posted this week’s Publix grocery coupons. Highlights include free Dixie Plates or Bowls, free Dannon La Creme Yogurt, and Kibbles ‘n Bits Dog Food for $0.99. (more…)
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This is a post by BargainBabe.com writer Yazmin Cruz.
Although many of us use herbs to enhance flavors, using herbs as the star instead of expensive meats will save you money big time. (Recipes below.) Especially if you grow the herbs yourself! Below I’ll show you the basics of growing herbs.
A while back Bargain Babe started a recession garden with herb plants she bought at a hardware supply store. I suggest you start with seeds to save even more money. You don’t need a lot of space, but you will need to know this:
Win this book!
This is a post by BargainBabe.com writer Yazmin Cruz.
The premise behind “The Problem with Money? It’s Not About the Money!” by Jane Honeck is that we all hold unconscious beliefs about money that strongly influence how we handle money. Honeck, who has 30 years of experience as a CPA, explores the negative beliefs that haven’t allowed your money grow.
The 123-page book is intended for
Get online coupons for these stores below. Reduce your grocery bill with Grocery University, a set of audio lessons crafted to save a lot more than you think you can on groceries.
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 later today. Go straight to the Staples site. Highlights include free Scotch Pop-Up Desk Grip Tape Dispenser, free Staples Mixed Coin Wrappers, free Avery Glue Sticks. Plus, a couple more freebies! (more…)
By Bobbi Burger Brunoehler of BobbisBargains.
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I just paid $24 dollars for 12 quart-sized cardboard containers of water. WHAT??? The Bargain Queens paid that? WHY?
I paid $24 dollars for those 12 containers because I was in San Diego a couple of weeks ago when the south western section of the country lost all power. I was lucky enough to be in a hotel that was prepared for emergencies. They had a back up diesel generator that kept lights on in the hallways and a flashlight for each room.
Chocolate sorbet. Credit: jules:stonesoup/Flickr
This recipe for easy chocolate sorbet in the Sunday New York Times Magazine Food Issue caught my eye. So simple! Such promise! So cheap! Sunday’s issue included recipes for 11 other desserts, plus starters, drinks, and main courses. Note, I have NOT tried this recipe but hope to this weekend. Maybe I’ll make this today if I can get out of work early (doubtful). It is a lot cheaper than buying ice cream because I already have all the ingredients on hand.
Ingredients
3/4 c sugar
3/4 c unsweetened cocoa powder
2 c boiling water
1 tsp vanilla extract
Ice cream maker or large container
Directions
Mix sugar and cocoa powder, then stir in boiling hot water with a whisk until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is smooth. Add vanilla. Pour into your ice cream maker and stir as per the directions on your maker. Or, pour into a large container and stir every half hour to make granita. I’m new to granita, but Wikipedia says it is a semi-frozen dessert that has a coarser, more “crystalline texture” than its cousins, sorbet and Italian ice. Sounds fine to me!
Save on Halloween candy with Rite Aid video coupons below!
There are 34 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!
Last day! Free icee - Print this AMC movie coupon to get a totally free 20-ounce icee at any AMC concession stand. Valid Friday, Oct. 7, 2011 only.
Free Ziplock bag - The first 2,500 requesters can get a pack of 15 1-gallon Ziplock bags free by joining SC Johnson’s Right at Home email program. THESE WILL GO FAST!
Free diapers - Get a free sample of diapers from Sam’s Club even if you are not a member. The freebie is for Huggies size 3-6. While supplies last.
A fancy Vegas hotel room. (Not where our reader stayed). Credit: prayitno/Flickr
The Unethical Man wrote in with another money morality dilemma (he seems to run into them often):
Sorry, I got one more question for you. As you may already know, I go to Vegas quite a bit. I try to take advantage of as many free room night offers as I can. Why? Because when traveling out of town, one of the incidental expenses is the room. My question is whether you think it is unethical to accept an offer of free rooms from a property but not gamble there or eat there? You hardly spend any time at the property except for showering and sleeping. At checkout time, the bill reads $0.00 on the TV screen.
Ethical or unethical?
I think you are in the clear as long as part of the agreement for the free hotel room does not include a promise to spend time at the hotel eating or gambling. I’m sure that’s what the hotel wants, but it can’t force you to gamble any more than it can force you to starve.
More money morality posts:
Freebie tacos a deal or a steal?
Is BB a good Samaritan or greedy stranger?
Dilemma: Neighbors gave us cash we don’t want
Cut your cell phone bill! me and the sysop / Flickr
We share five must read blog posts about saving money every Friday.
Tying the knot? Find out how marriage affects finances. (Money Girl’s Smart Moves to Grow Rich)
Going over your minutes? Donna Freedman show you how to cut your phone and Internet bills. (Surviving and Thriving)
Hoarding ketchup and picking up extra napkins at restaurants — frugal or not? The Silicon Valley Blogger writes about thievery vs. frugality. (The Digerati Life)
Higher bank fees are coming! Avoid debit card fees with these four suggestions. (Wisebread)
Group buying the latest trend? Sites that bundle buyer orders to help them secure a discount previously only available to retailers, are springing up left and right. Is this the latest saving-money trend? (The Guardian)
All these costume coupons make me happy!
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.
This year’s Halloween costume contest has launched!
$.99 Pirate Costume - Little Tykes is advertising a $.99 pirate costume. I’m guessing you pay shipping.
Wholesale Costume Club - This site seems to have some of the most popular and affordable kids Halloween costumes. Use code SAVENOW to get $5 flat shipping.
Disney sale - Select kids costumes are 25% off, including accessories! Select adult costumes are 40% off.
Did you watch last night’s episode of Extreme Couponing? If you missed it (I was watching Raising Hope) or don’t have cable (like me), here is a sneak peak!
The clip features two couponers, one a 20-something college student and another who proudly clears shelves. Someone’s got an ATTITUDE!
File federal tax FREE with Turbo Taxes (Extension deadline Oct. 17, 2011)
There are 25 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! Plus, don’t miss the exclusive coupons we share on the BargainBabe.com Facebook page. “Like” us today!
HOT! $5 MAGS - There are a bunch of hot magazines for just $5
Freebie lens cloth + cleaner - Get a freebie lens cloth and cleaner from the Walmart vision center. Look for a coupon on the third of three scrolling screens after clicking on the link.
Free Emergen-C - Get a free sample of Emergen-C for Kidz from the brand’s Facebook page. While supplies last. If you recently requested a sample, you may not be eligible for another month or two.
