I’ve been getting a bunch of offers to make money and earn rewards by taking online surveys, being a mystery shopper, and reviewing products. I know readers have asked for more ideas about making money online, so here you go!
Note, I have not used any of these companies so make sure you know what you are signing up for. Do NOT register if it requires sharing your credit card info or paying for anything. Legit survey and mystery shopping companies are free to join. Get the low down on mystery shopping from my expert Nicole of Nicole’s Nickels.
My Coupon Database searches dozens of sites for all grocery and drugstore coupons available. New coupons added weekly!
Albertsons - Save at Home Mommy posts this week’s Albertsons coupons. Highlights include Febreze Air Effects, Noticeables Warmer, or Set & Refresh for as low as $0.99, Green Giant Vegetables for $0.34, Stove Top Stuffing for $1, and Quaker Instant Oatmeal for $1.
Publix – Southern Savers posted this week’s Publix grocery coupons. Highlights include Barilla Pasta for $0.24, Swanson Broth for $0.94 – $0.97, Dentek Floss Picks for $0.54, and Halls Throat Drops for as low as free to $0.37. (more…)
There are 26 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 Facebookpage. “Like” us today!
Free $25 AmEx - FedEx is giving away 30,000 free $25 AmEx gift cards today on Facebook starting at 1 p.m. EST/10 a.m. PST. THESE WILL GO SUPER FAST! Apparently, this is FedEx’s way of “injecting $1 million into the small business economy,” according to a press release. Scant details on what the registration process entails to get your free $25.
Freebie perfume - Get a freebie sample of Michael Kors Gold Fragrance when you “like” the designer’s Facebook page. Is this perfume supposed to make you smell rich?
Free Blockbuster rentals - Get nine free $1 movie rentals at Blockbuster Express kiosks with these coupon codes, found by Hey it’s Free. They expire Nov. 4, 2011. 23CDJS3, 39HLG2, 42JRTW7, 76BPSP7, 82WHZS6, 83DABC3, 83KWMR6, 89CEHW8, and 89SGLM5.
I dressed up as a guy with a big fat beer belly for Halloween, a costume suggested by reader Claudia Williams. Thanks to the nearly 100 readers who suggested ideas for the costume contest. I was not able to convince my husband to cross dress as my girlfriend, unfortunately. I told him he would look really sexy, but he did not budge.
I created my entire costume from stuff around the house, though a better fitting cap would have helped. Still, I think my beer belly looks pretty real!
In 99 pages, seven-time author Mike Piper answers three burning questions in Can I Retire?
(Win my review copy below.)
- How much money do I need to retire?
- How do I manage my retirement savings?
- How do I plan for taxes in retirement?
On the first page, Mike admits that there are plenty of good retirement books out there. So why did he write another one?
Can I Retire?
is not meant to be better. It’s meant to be shorter. It’s written for the person who…

Lots of high value coupons in this week's roundup.
Here is our weekly roundup of links to specific grocery and drugstore coupons. Make sure to check out out roundups of the best grocery coupon matches and drugstore coupon deals. Plus, you’ll find tons of printable and online coupons in our Coupon Database.
The below coupons are from CouponNetwork, Redplum, and SavingStar.
Redplum coupons
SAVE $0.55 with the purchase of one (1) package of Idaho® Spuds™ Signature Potato Bits 13.7 oz.
SAVE $1.00 OFF ANY TWO (2) PACKAGES OF VANITY FAIR® NAPKINS
Save $7.00 on NicoDerm CQ 14ct or larger, Nicorette Gum, Nicorette Lozenge or Nicorette mini Lozenge 72ct or larger.
Up to 75% OFF On Prescription Medication at Your Pharmacy
CouponNetwork coupons

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With Thanksgiving fast approaching it’s time to decide what will be on your menu. To get you started, I share my five favorite sources of free recipes below.
Thanksgiving on a budget is possible as long as you start preparing early! Although, I tend to roast my turkey the same way every year, I’m already browsing the five sites below to decide on the sides and desserts I’m making this year.






