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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.
Reader Dianna scored big at Pier 1 Imports!!! mysudbury.ca - ouisudbury.ca / Flickr
Reader Dianna scored big at Pier 1 Imports after using a coupon we shared last week on clearance items. She writes:
Honestly, I felt like a kid in a candy store at Pier 1 last weekend. My girlfriend met me, and we roamed the aisles, several times. Most were on clearance. I was looking mainly for shell décor.
By Bobbi Burger Brunoehler of BobbisBargains.
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If you want something you don’t have the money for, figure out how to make it. (I’ve already talked about getting things by swapping or repurposing).
Personally, I have found that learning to make something is the best way to go. I get what I need, and I know how to repair it. Here are my five favorite sites to go to when I want to learn new things:
- General instructions - Instructables - You can learn anything from how to carve a pumpkin to how to build your own computer to how to construct a rocket ship. Instructables has more pictures and instructions than videos. (more…)
Get a subscription to Shape mag for only $4!
This week’s hot magazine deals include Shape and Family Fun magazines. Get in on these hot magazine deals EXCLUSIVE to BargainBabe.com before it’s too late! Don’t see your favorite magazine listed? Browse DiscountMags.com to find your fave and use the coupon code below to save 20% off (see the details below).
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By Bobbi Burger Brunoehler of BobbisBargains.
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I live in Southern California, the land of the lemon tree. With so many donations from friends, I have found tons of uses for the mighty little lemon.
Here are ten of my favorites:
- Lemon juice and salt on your copper bottom pans make an instant cleaning miracle. Just sprinkle the salt on the copper bottom, then squirt on some lemon juice and give a gentle scrub. Your copper will shine like the day it was made. This works on any copper surface, not just pot bottoms.
Last week I ordered Bon Appetit for $4.99 for one year. How awesome is that?! You can still get in on these hot magazine deals EXCLUSIVE to BargainBabe.com! If these mags are not your fave, browse DiscountMags.com to find ones you like and use the coupon code below to save 20% off (see the details below).
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This is a post by BargainBabe.com writer Yazmin Cruz.
A while back, I wrote about the many uses of vinegar. Julia even gushed about vinegar in a video. More recently I haven’t been able to live without hydrogen peroxide. It all started after my dental emergency. Below I share 25 uses for the liquid in the brown bottle, H2O2. (It’s usually sold with a 3% active ingredient concentration.)
DISCLOSURE: I’m not attempting to give medical advice. You should consult your dentist or doctor before using hydrogen peroxide to treat ailments.
- My dentist suggested I soak my toothbrush in hydrogen peroxide between uses to keep it clean and prevent the transfer of germs. This is particularly helpful when you or someone in your family has a cold or the flu. I’ve been fighting a bug! (more…)
By Bobbi Burger Brunoehler of BobbisBargains.
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Do you know the main idea that separates people who live over-budget from those who live under-budget?
People who go over-budget do so because they think they must have NEW stuff. This often translates into buying at the highest price. Go to the mall and buy a new shirt. Top dollar. Go to the car dealer and buy a new replacement part for your car. Super top dollar. Go to the bookstore and buy a just published book. Very expensive.
Some people feel that it is “bad” or “uncool” or “low class” to buy recycled, used, or discounted. Well, if you are super rich and have money to burn, then, be my guest and buy retail. I surely want to go to your yard sales and I certainly don’t want to try and balance your budget.
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By Bobbi Burger Brunoehler of BobbisBargains.
Soft, soft cashmere - photo by Bobbi Burger Brunoehler
I just scored a cashmere sweater for 99 cents at the 99 cent store. Yep. A cashmere sweater for less than a dollar! This unbelievable discount got me thinking about my Bargain Hall of Fame.
I find bargains every day, but sometimes my finds are special. Here are my personal top 10 best buys:
- Brand new original Leatherman tool for $1.50. Retailed for $50 (but it is retired and you can’t even buy it anymore except as a collector’s item).
- Sewing machine (like new) for free on Freecycle. (more…)
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By Bobbi Burger Brunoehler of BobbisBargains.
Per Southern California Gas Company, home heating is 65% of a residential gas bill during the winter months. (That’s what it said in my bill insert this month.) Wow! If that is true in Southern California, what is it in actual cold parts of the country?
With so much of your utility budget going toward keeping your home warm, anything that you can do to retain heat in your home or keep the heat from leaving is a money saver. Here are 5 tips that will help you to lower your heating bill:
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This is a post by BargainBabe.com writer Yazmin Cruz.
If the holidays didn’t wreak havoc on your finances, you’re in for a good shopping season. Below I share four items to shop for in the month of January to save money.
Bedding and bathroom linens - This is the time of year I stock up on new bedroom and bathroom linens. Many stores will begin competing to sell you sheets, comforters, towels, and pillows during their so-called white sales. Expect prices to keep on dropping. I share tips to
Is it safe to buy appliances from an outlet? Credit: Editor B/Flickr
Jeannie is not sure she can trust an appliance outlet store. What do you think?
Dear Julia, Love your site. Question for you or the readers: we need a new dishwasher and Consumer Reports recommends 2 Whirlpool models in our price range. I did “Bargain Babe” due diligence in looking around for a great price and came across the Whirlpool Outlet store, which claims it has brand new products. But how do I know I can trust them?
Their site looks legit, but they’re based in the Midwest and we’re on the East Coast, so it makes me wonder if I’d be better off paying a little more and buying from a brick-and-mortar store, which feels so 1990s to me! Any advice you could offer would be great! Thanks, Jeannie
Jeannie, I would check a few things off my list before making a major purchase from an online retailer you are new to.
Wanted to share this video from Daily Finance (AOL) on how to find leaks that are making your heating bill higher than it needs to be, and fixes that cost as little as a few bucks.
Even if your utility company doesn’t provide a free energy audit to find leaks, the video has a secret to doing it yourself! I really need to make time for this stuff!
My weatherizing to do list:
- Check if my utility offers free energy audits
- Finish insulating basement pipes with foam insulation that we have laying around!
- Caulk leaky windows
- Buy and install insulation strip for drafty front door
What weatherizing projects are you not looking forward to doing?
