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This is a post by BargainBabe.com writer Yazmin Cruz.
I love finding alternative uses for everyday items. A while back I shared 31 secret uses for vinegar and now I’m sharing uncommon uses for brown sugar, garlic, and cloves to save you money on skin care, first aid and pest control.
Brown Sugar
- Fly Catcher – Forget about paying for fly paper — it’s so easy to make! All you need is brown sugar, a brown paper bag and water. Bring the same amount of brown sugar and water to a slow boil and set aside. Meanwhile, cut strips from the brown paper bag. Once the syrup is cool, dip the strips and presto! You can hang them up with paper clips to catch flies. (more…)
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I share five must read blog posts about saving money every Friday.
Living the frugal life – Donna Freedman shares why frugality is the right choice. (MSN Money)
Moving on a budget – Moving? Check out this guide to cutting packaging and moving costs. (MoneyCrashers)
Financial disaster – Learn how to deal with divorce from a financial standpoint. (Bargaineering)
Money 101 – The Silicon Valley Blogger shares a basic financial plan for those starting out. (The Digerati Life)
Save money on your wheels – The Thousandaire shares ten ways to stop wasting money on your car. (Thousandaire)
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This is a post by BargainBabe.com writer Yazmin Cruz.
If you haven’t heard, Groupon is rolling out a program for those that want to be the first to score deals. The daily deal site is offering Groupon VIP by invitation only and will cost $29.99 a year.
I’m curious. Have you received an invitation? I haven’t. I don’t use Groupon often enough to be considered a loyal customer. So what are the benefits?
By Bobbi Burger Brunoehler of BobbisBargains.
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The mighty rubber band. Such a simple design. How would we live without it?
Here are 10 of my favorite ways to use this little elastic wonder:
- Put around a can of paint to wipe the dripping paint off the brush. Wrap the band from the bottom of the can up and over the opened top. Swipe the edge of your brush on this band instead of the lip of the can. Makes for easier clean up and less likely to have your half used can get glued to itself during storage.
- Distinguish drinking glasses. We used to go through every water glass in the house each day. Now each person gets their own colored rubber band and wraps it around their drinking glass. You can even leave them on during dish washing, but I prefer to take them off.
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The Bargain Babe team is taking Monday off. I’m enjoying the long weekend with my family! I’m also hitting the President’s Day Sales to look for an inexpensive pizza stone. Are you taking advantage of the sales?
If you’re shopping online, don’t forget to use Ebates. You can get double the cash back this weekend!
Have a great weekend. See you Tuesday!
~Yazmin
Forget about a bad romance, what's hurting you is bad finances! ama_lia / Flickr
I share five must read blog posts about saving money every Friday.
Swapping goods – Get tips how to barter for goods and services. (MoneyCrashers)
Bad Finance song – Personal finance blogger Donna Freedman was inspired by Lady Gaga’s Bad Romance. She penned a song about bad finances. (Surviving and Thriving)
Net savings – Forget the dial up! Here are five ways blazing internet speeds can save money. (Wisebread)
Free college educations – Save on college costs by attending a college with free tuition. (Free From Broke)
Sharing is caring – Learn ten ways to save money by sharing. (MainStreet)
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I share five must read blog posts about saving money every Friday.
Cut food costs – Become a frugal foodie for Valentine’s Day to save money. (Mint)
Put your hands up – Five signs you’re getting robbed at the hospital and how to save on health care. (Daily Finance)
Reduce interest rates – Read about five ways to lower the interest rates of your credit card. (The Digerati Life)
Shop your pantry – Save money on food by eating on dollars a day by shopping your cabinets. (Shoestring Mag)
Financial awkwardness – Learn how to deal with awkward situations involving money and people. (Kiplinger)
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By Bobbi Burger Brunoehler of BobbisBargains.
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A person’s ability to come up with a creative, romantic, and frugal Valentine’s date is a true indicator of that person’s ability to come up with creative, thoughtful, and debt-free lifestyle choices.
We’ve already covered many frugal and creative Valentine’s dates in nine unusual Valentine’s dates that are frugal too, cheap debt-free valentine’s dates, and you calling me a cheap date? You betcha. Browse all three of these articles and you will have enough great date ideas to take you through to your 25th wedding anniversary.
However, these ideas still require you follow some very important rules:
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I share five must read blog posts about saving money every Friday.
Understanding your credit – What is good credit? Learn what your credit ratings and ranges mean. (MoneyCrashers)
Hilarious tax stories – CPA’s reveal tax writeoffs that didn’t work. Yup, someone actually tried them. (Bargaineering)
Budgeting solution – Hate planning? Here’s how to budget for those who don’t like to prepare in advance. (Wisebread)
Surviving a layoff – Find out what to do after losing your job. (The Digerati Life)
Nonfans win big – Here are 4 Super Bowl deals for non-football fans. (MainStreet)
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I share five must read blog posts about saving money every Friday.
Asset protection strategies – How to protect your wealth from lawsuits. (MoneyCrashers)
Beat monotony – Fifteen frugal ways to battle boredom. (Wisebread)
Shrink your rent – How to negotiate lower rent in your current apartment. (Free From Broke)
Bargain traveling – How to book cheap flight and air travel deals. (The Digerati Life)
Money matters - Setting financial goals for couples. (20 and Engaged)
New airline rules – A new federal law allows consumers to cancel a flight booking within 24 hours and get a full refund. Plus, other benefits.
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I share five must read blog posts about saving money every Friday.
Time for a vacay? Learn how to plan a cheap road trip. (Money Crashers)
Find out what SOPA is and how it will affect you? (Wisebread)
Is your lease almost over? Here’s how to get a bargain when apartment hunting. (Free From Broke)
Trim the fat with these everyday savings tips. (The Digerati Life)
Hitting the grocery store? Here’s a list of items to skip to save money at grocery store. (The Consumerist)
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I share five must read blog posts about saving money every Friday.
Pantry clean-up – Learn how to organize your pantry and save cash. (Wisebread)
Money problems – Find out how the national debt could hurt your wallet. (MainStreet)
Saving for retirement – Five minute guide to your 401k. (Fabulous & Frugal)
Paying off debt – Five tricks to paying off your holiday debt. (Time Moneyland)
Prepaid credit card – Is the financial guru Suze Orman’s “Approved Card” worth it? (20 and Engaged)
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We heart saving money! 401k /Flickr
If you haven’t already heard, we are celebrating BargainBabe.com’s third anniversary by giving away 35 prizes! Julia asked you to share your favorite way to save money and the giveaway post was flooded with comments. Get inspiration from fellow BargainBabe.com readers!
The most popular way our readers like to save money is… (more…)
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I share five must read blog posts about saving money every Friday.
Fitness on a budget – How to create your own free home workout plan and exercise routine. (MoneyCrashers)
Wasting money – Ten things you do to save money that end up costing you more. (Wisebread)
Debt reduction – The Silicon Valley Blogger shares three do it yourself debt reduction programs to beat debt. (The Digerati Life)
Money resolutions – Here are five ways to make your money resolutions stick. (Mainstreet)
Movie ticket price hike – The movie business didn’t fare well last year. Experts are predicting movie theaters will charge more for admission. (Time Moneyland)
Fix broken powder make up – A blogger discovers how to “fix” powder makeup that has broken into pieces. Pretty nifty trick!
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By Bobbi Burger Brunoehler of BobbisBargains.
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At this time of year, New Year’s resolutions abound. Most of them have to do with weight or money. Many of these resolutions don’t make it past the first week of the new year.
How about instead of trying to STOP doing old things, one decides to START doing new things.
Here is a list of 10 new things that one could easily start and continue:
