Thinking of canceling a credit card? Bargain Babe says you should reconsider. She’s teamed up with CreditCards.com again to let you know there are side effects when you break up with your credit card.
If you need some time away from your credit cards, consider going credit card less. See how Bargain Babe prepared to go credit card less for one month to get inspired. Don’t forget! Prevent fees by paying off your credit card debt even when you’re not using plastic.
By Bobbi Burger Brunoehler of BobbisBargains.
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In my post on snagging free and deeply discounted food, I listed a meal swap (or meal sharing) as a way to save money on food. Here’s how to set one up.
The idea behind a meal swap is that each person makes a big batch of what they are cooking and then divides it into smaller servings, packing the food so it is freezer ready. Everyone in the meal swap meets once a week or once a month (whatever is decided upon) and swaps what they have made.
By Bobbi Burger Brunoehler of BobbisBargains.
Before and after - cleaned with baking soda
I have recently fallen in love with my orange box of baking soda. It’s like discovering you can’t live without the boy next door neighbor who you have known since kindergarten. I mean, come on, that little orange box has been in my life forever.
Every six months you are supposed to change the box in the back of your refrigerator. Now that I know all the amazing things that baking soda is capable of, I can’t believe I threw away one ounce.
Since discovering the power of the white powder, I have done the following TEN amazing things with baking soda:
By Bobbi Burger Brunoehler of BobbisBargains.
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My kids recently went to see “The Lorax” and when they came home, my son proudly told me that he discovered a great bargain. From opening until 11:59 a.m., tickets for any movie are $6. After noon, the price jumped almost twice as much.
This got me thinking about the various ways to save money on movie theater tickets. Yazmin also has 12 easy ways to save money at the movies.
It’s been five weeks, three days, and 15 hours since I became a mom. Our daughter, Lucy Ellen, is the center of our lives and everything she does is so amazing! Who would have thought that the simple act of yawning could inspire so much love and pride? (We feel the same way about her squeaks, stretches, and hiccups, incidentally.)
She is an easy baby and a delight to be with. Most of the time. As my husband jokes, “You’re so hard to leave. But sometimes you’re so hard to be with.”
For the past two nights, she slept 4.5 hours in a row. Major coup!
I’m still awfully tired, but I’m slowly getting back into the swing of things. Yazmin and Bobbi have done a terrific job keeping BargainBabe.com going and I am so grateful for them to have had this time with my daughter.
Here is a recent picture of Lucy. I have about 1,000 more if you’re interested!
~Julia
aka Bargain Babe
Head to IKEA this weekend for a free breakfast! epSos.de / Flickr
There are 31 coupons and freebies today. If you shop online, get a cash back rebate on every purchase through Ebates. Free to join! This weekend Ebates is doubling their cash back for many stores! Don’t miss exclusive coupons we share on the BargainBabe.com Facebook page. “Like” us today!
Freebie – Get a free sample of Bounce in three easy steps.
Freebie – Get a free sample of Life Choice Yummy New Bars through Walmart. Still available!
Freebie – Like the Tide Facebook page to get a free sample of Tide Pods.
Don't you love scoring FREE coupons? elycefeliz /Flickr
Reader Lisa has a couple questions about getting coupons. Leave your advice in the comments for her.
How do the people on “Extreme Couponing” receive coupons for free products? I clip every Sunday, but I have never seen free coupons.
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.
Make Kidworth part of your New Year's Resolution!
Have you ever asked your kid if they have a New Year’s resolution – or set one for them yourself? Maybe a new skill they want to learn, a bigger responsibility they want to earn, or a new friend they want to make.
Why not commit to helping them become savvy spenders?
The free tools on Kidworth make it possible to show your kid how to manage money and set goals. Did I mention it’s totally free?
Happy holidays!!! Credit: cassie_bedfordgolf/Flickr
This weekend I’m looking forward to making gingerbread men, whipping up a batch of my Mother’s chocolate crinkle cookies, and opening presents.
My adorable husband has been asking everyday if he can open his presents and I’m not sure how much longer he can wait!
With warmest holiday wishes,
Julia
Aka Bargain Babe
By Bobbi Burger Brunoehler of BobbisBargains.
Soda bottle lantern/Things Deb Loves
I LOVE holiday crafts! They are so sparkly and fun to make with kids of all ages.
Here is a list of 8 of my favorite holiday crafts.
- Soda bottle lanterns. Cut the top off a 2-liter soda bottle. Take off label. Decorate with tissue paper put on with watered down Elmer’s glue. Punch two holes on top and string wire or string for a handle. Put a battery operated tea light or glo-stick inside. This is more beautiful than you can image. (more…)
Check out Best Buy's current holiday sale!
There are 37 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 Facebook page. “Like” us today!
HOT! Last minute flight deals - Southwest has a bunch of last minute holiday travel deals when you book by Dec. 19 and travel Dec 14-21, 2011. The best flights and prices will go quickly.
Tomorrow! Free ice cream cupcake - Grab a free ice cream cupcake at Marble Slab Creamery and MaggieMoo’s Ice Cream & Treatery on Dec. 15, 2011 from 4-7 p.m. to celebrate National Cupcake Day.
Free Christmas music download - Get a free Christmas song from Tim McGraw to the tune of “Christmas All Over the World.” Unclear how long this will last.
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.
This $100 Sears gift card could be yours!
This is your last chance to enter to win the $100 Sears gift card! SO far only 235 people have entered so your chances OF WINNING ARE REALLY GOOD! Sears donated this awesome prize as part of the Bargain Babe Hot Holiday Gift Guide showcasing hot gifts in the Sears Holiday Catalogue. Here are all the holiday and Christmas gifts I’d love to buy at Sears. Make sure to use the following coupons when you shop at Sears!
Sears coupons:
- RealJoy gets you free shipping on $99 or more through Dec. 19. If you’re in a rush, chose in store pickup to get your item the same day!
- SEARS2011 saves you $5 off $50 (unclear when it expires)
- STOYS20 gets you $20 off $200 in toys through Dec. 31, 2011
- ELEC05 saves you an extra 5% off consumer electronics through Dec. 31
To enter to win the $100 Sears gift card, visit the Sears Wish Book and tell us what you wish for from the Wish Book. Comment by Dec. 5 to be eligible to win!
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