We had more than 300 entries for this giveaway! Below you’ll find the name of the lucky person who is taking home the $150 Discover prepaid debit card. Thanks to everyone who participated and don’t forget to check out this week’s giveaway.
We partnered with DebitSavvy.org to bring you this giveaway. DebitSavvy.org is a consumer-focused site designed to provide fast and accurate information about debit cards.
The winner is…
Get Sunday coupon inserts through a super cheap subscription!
I just joined a program to get valuable Sunday coupon inserts by subscribing to one of 16 California newspapers. Many of these deals are valid for renewals, too. One perk is that you can buy additional Sunday papers to get tons of extra coupon inserts!
The Orange County Register is a particularly good deal.
Win one of 10 subscriptions to All You!
Today is your LAST CHANCE to enter two contests that are ending today, Dec. 12, 2011 at 11:59 p.m. EST! Winners will be announced tomorrow.
- Go straight to the post on how to win one of 10 yearlong subscriptions to All You magazine, which are stocked with about $100 coupons each issue!
- Make a bee line for the post to win a $150 debit gift card from DebitSavvy.org
The All You contest has only 160 entries to far!
The $150 Discover prepaid debit card has only 228 entries so far!
Get Seventeen Mag free!
There are 35 coupons and freebies today, including many “Cyber Monday 2″ type deals. 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!
Freebie Dove - Get a freebie sample of Dove Damage Therapy shampoo and conditioner for a limited time through Costco. You do NOT need to be a member to get this awesome freebie! I love these things for travel.
Free Christmas cookie recipes - Get a free eCookbook with Christmas cookie recipes when you join the Mr. Food email list.
Seventeen FREE - Get 11 free magazine issues of Seventeen in digital format through ValueMags.com. No purchase necessary! I’ve gotten many free subscriptions through this site. Currently, there are also freebies for Cosmo, Bridal Guide, and Out.
By Bobbi Burger Brunoehler of BobbisBargains.
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I love homemade holiday gifts the best. Anyone can go to the store and buy something, but it takes time and thought to give someone a gift that you made.
Here are 7 unusual frugal and homemade holiday gifts. For more gift ideas, check out the Bargain Babe Hot Holiday Gift Guide.
- Firewood. With all the recent storms, it is possible that you are now in possession of lots more wood than you need. Bundle it up and give it as gifts to those you know with fireplaces. Include a couple of mugs, hot chocolate mix and marshmallows. (more…)
Since we finished the Bargain Babe Hot Holiday Gift Guide Friday, I’d love to know your thoughts! Your feedback will make next year’s gift guide even better!!!
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.
CVS – Bargain Briana has all the CVS coupon deals for this week, including Listerine Cool Mint, FreshBurst, or Original for $1.99, Blistex for $0.74, and American Express Prepaid gift cards are buy 3, get $10 Extra Care Bucks.
Target - This week’s list of Target coupon deals will be up later today. Go to Target’s online coupons.
Walgreens - Get all the Walgreens coupon deals for this week. Highlights include free Goody Hair Accessories, Yardley soap for $0.69, Welch’s Sparkling Grape Juice for $2, Edge, Schick Hydro, or Skintimate for $1, and Halls Cough Drops for $0.49. (more…)
Best Buy holiday sale ends Saturday!
There are 42 coupons and freebies today, many of them expire Dec. 11. 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! Spend $50 get a $10 Target gift card - Print the Target coupon to get the $10 free Target gift card.
Seventeen mag FREE - Get 11 free magazine issues of Seventee magazine in digital format through ValueMags.com. No purchase necessary! I’ve got many free subscriptions through this site. While supplies last. You can also get a free subscription to Cosmo and Out.
Free ShopRunner membership - This free ShopRunner membership usually costs $79 and gets you free 2 day shopping with their hundreds of retail partners. Pretty cool! This freebie will go VERY quickly.
Freebie panty liners – Get a freebie sample of Carefree Acti-Fresh panti liners and a coupon when you submit a simple request form. While supplies last.
I was surprised by how creative this lady from CreditCards.com wraps her gift cards. Very inspiring!
Gift cards make a great gift!
Phew! Today’s post on the best overall gifts brings the Bargain Babe Hot Holiday Gift Guide to a close. After 10 days, I’m all shopped out! We’ve also suggested electronics gifts, gifts at Sears, toys for kids, mens’ shavers, gifts for teens, unique and quirky gifts, All You mag gifts, restaurant gift certificates, and gifts for men and women.
Gifts cards are a thoughtful gift that is easy for the giver and receiver. No guessing what size or brand; no returns. You can make it a thoughtful gift card by picking a store the recipient loves to shop at, and by wrapping it in a special way. (This video has three great ideas for creative gift card wrapping.)
Kindle Fire is HOT!
The most sought-after gift cards,
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I share five must read blog posts about saving money every Friday.
Save money on clothes – Follow these 9 tips to make your clothes last longer. (Wisebread)
Preparing for the holidays – Christmas budgeting and holiday shopping trends (The Digerati Life)
Holiday cards – Save money on holiday cards by following these six suggestions. (Main Street)
House shopping – The hidden costs of buying a house. (Thousandaire)
Home decorations - Holiday decorating ideas for your home – do you splurge or save? (Money Crashers)
Prevent ID theft - Keep your sensitive financial information safe with these 10 ways to prevent identity theft during the holidays. (Consumer Reports)
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These "in store only" BBB coupons CAN be used online!
Did you know you can use “in store only” coupons for Bed Bath & Beyond online? Here’s how I stumbled upon this awesome money-saving strategy.
I wanted to buy a pan on the Bed Bath & Beyond wedding registry of two friends tying the knot soon. If I bought the pan online, I qualified for free shipping but wouldn’t be able to use my 20% off coupon.
If I bought in the store, I could use my 20% off coupon, but would have to wrap and lug the item to the post office. I know this option would be cheaper, but take more time.
Winning? Not if you don't enter! Credit: cpaparcuri/Flickr
Don’t forget to enter two contests that are ending soon!
- Win one of 10 yearlong subscriptions to All You magazine, which are stocked with coupons
- Win a $150 debit gift card from DebitSavvy.org
To enter to win the All You contest…
- Comment on the original post about why you want to win a subscription to All You
- “Like” BargainBabe.com on Facebook
- Share the contest on Facebook with a link to http://bit.ly/vW12Nq
- Follow BargainBabe.com on Twitter
- Tweet about the contest: “I want to win one of 10 subscriptions to @allyou on @bargainbabe http://bit.ly/vW12Nq”
- Join our freebie and deal email
To enter to win the $150 Discover prepaid debit card, make sure to like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and join our freebie and deal email. Get additional entries by:
- Sharing this post on Facebook
- Tweeting “Win a $150 Discover prepaid debit card from @DebitSavvy via @BargainBabe http://bit.ly/vQEJ2m”
- Following @DebitSavvy on Twitter
- Comment on the original post with you plan to use the money
Both contests end Monday, Dec. 12 at 11:59 p.m. EST. Make sure to leave a comment for each entry so we know how many times you’ve entered!
Makes tending bar easy
The second to last day of the Bargain Babe Hot Holiday Gift Guide is devoted to gifts for women and men. We’ve also suggested electronics gifts, gifts at Sears, toys for kids, mens’ shavers, gifts for teens, unique and quirky gifts, All You mag gifts, and restaurant gift certificates. We’ll finish tomorrow with the best overall gifts.
A smart cocktail shaker set
Yummy winter produce! Credit: delriophoto/Flickr
Now that we’re nearing the official onset of winter (Dec. 22), it’s time to think about what fruit and veggies are in-season, i.e. cheap. This list comes from Fruits and Veggies More Matter. Click on each link below for recipes and health benefits of that particular edible.
If you aren’t able to print out this list, prices generally indicate which produce is in season. My winter favorites include oranges, clementines, pomegranates, kale, tangerines, and sweet potatoes. I also just learned a new delicious recipe for Brussels Sprouts – saute them with bacon!
Belgian Endive
Brussels Sprouts
Buttercup Squash
