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 scored a free coffee for Valentine's Day! truth24times / Flickr
This is a post by BargainBabe.com writer Yazmin Cruz.
Now that the dust has settled after Valentine’s Day, I want to know how much you spent and what you received? The National Retail Federation reported that those celebrating would spend an average of $126.03. That’s a lot of money!
I definitely spent less, even with a birthday celebration following the next day. I spent about $30 for ingredients to make Valentine’s Day treats for 15 friends. I used those same ingredients to make my father’s cake!
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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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Reader Teresa cried out for help on our Facebook page and then emailed me her question about a missing discounted gift card. What would you do if you were in her position? Leave your suggestions in the comments.
Sorry can’t recall which freebie site I ordered a Barnes & Noble gift card from on sale @Christmas. Charged my Visa.
I paid $39.22 for 14 items at The Body Shop! PAM Phạm / Flickr
This is a post by BargainBabe.com writer Yazmin Cruz.
A few weeks ago, I jump on a Living Social deal for The Body Shop that I shared on one of our freebie and coupon posts. I was holding on to the vouchers till a good sale came along. This week, I redeemed my $20 vouchers and got 14 items for only $39.22 – that’s $2.80 per item!
By Bobbi Burger Brunoehler of BobbisBargains.
Love book made from deck of cards
I am so glad that it is finally time to start making Valentine’s Day crafts. I just love them. Can’t get enough of those hearts and flowers and rainbows and paper doilies.
I found eight lovely and do-able Valentine’s crafts.
- Little felt heart pins. These are so simple and yet so sweet. Just a bit of felt cut into heart shapes, hand stitched and stuffed with a little pin backing.
- A garland of love. Print out pictures of your loved one(s) and cut into the shape of hearts. Glue picture on a heart shape red card. Tie heart onto a string. Make a garland of love. (more…)
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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This is a post by BargainBabe.com writer Yazmin Cruz.
I must confess I have no clue what teams are playing on Super Bowl Sunday (Feb. 5), but what I do know is how to throw a party on a budget! Below I share suggestions to lower the costs of drinks, food, and decorations.
Food
- Prepare your food from scratch. It will take you longer, but it will taste better and save you money! Buying pre-made food from the grocery store is always more expensive. Make foods that can be prepped ahead of time or come in large batches so you can enjoy the game or commercials. Try this turkey chilli recipe. Make your own dips and salsas as well. (more…)
A baby nursery for less than $260!
Remember my post from October about looking for a pregnant Halloween costume? Well, the time has *almost* come. Here are nine ways I’ve saved money in preparation for parenthood.
- We compared the prices of popular baby gear on Amazon, Babies R Us, and Target to make sure we got the best deal on a car seat and other items we wanted to buy new. You’d be surprised which retailer was the cheapest!
- I stalked craigslist, Freecycle, and my local Mommy & Me consignment store to furnish our nursery, pictured above, for less than $260. I can’t believe how much used baby stuff is free or extremely cheap. Here are more places to look to avoid paying retail for baby clothesand gear. (more…)
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This is a post by BargainBabe.com writer Yazmin Cruz.
It was an hour till dinner time when I tried turning on the stove. POOF! The oven turned off, then on and it wouldn’t shut off.
“Has it been on all day? It’s warm. What are we supposed to do?” I asked my handy father.
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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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