Lynda sent in a link to an AWESOME article on how to shop Craigslist that included a lot of ideas I hadn’t considered before. (And I consider myself very handy with Craigslist.) Lynda says:
some really good tips for craigslist…
http://sfgate.houzz.com/ideabooks/2242619/list/ Secrets-to-Shopping-Craigslist
I didn’t know I could use the same tools (quote marks, minus marks) that I’d use on a regular search!
Hope you and the baby are doing well,
regards,
Lynda
Wished I’d written this post myself! What other stores or websites do you want the inside secrets to? Send us a hot tip or deal you scored by emailing us.
Lucy at three months!
Now that I’m never again shopping at Babies R Us, Amazon is my go to store for baby supplies. (See updated pic of my baby at right!) Last week I discovered an amazing Amazon deal when I returned a baby swaddling blanket
The blanket, which I highly recommend for new parents, helps my daughter Lucy sleep by keeping her tightly wrapped up. She grew out of size small so I ordered her a larger size. Each SwaddleMe blanket cost just under $10 when I bought them.
But when the blanket arrived I realized
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!
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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.
Save $10 off $40 at Walgreens today only!
There are 48 coupons and freebies today, most of them Cyber Monday deals. Freebies are below the Cyber Monday 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!
CYBER MONDAY DEALS – VALID TODAY, NOV. 28 ONLY
Athleta - Save 30% off with Athleta promo code HUGECYBER. Online only. Get an extra 2% back when you shop through Ebates.
HOT! Amazon - The Amazon Cyber Monday
Banana Republic - Save 30% off with Banana Republic promo code HUGECYBER. Online only. Get an extra 2% back when you shop through Ebates.
Get these Black Friday apps to save
This list of five Black Friday apps comes from iYogi, which provides computer support for consumers and small businesses. A common feature is the ability to share deals on Facebook and other sites.
Go straight to all the Black Friday 2011 deals and ads.
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Black Friday deals and buying guides are here!
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You would not believe how many pre-Black Friday sales are going on! Amazon, Best Buy, Toys R Us, Target, and are all getting in on the action. Last night I scored a huge deal at Michael’s!
Get all the pre-Black Friday and regular Black Friday 2011 deals and sales info. There are now 60 stores listed. Yowza!
Overwhelmed by so many sales? Check out the Hot Deals page or go straight to the Top 5 Deals page.
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Win a $100 Carter's gift card!
One of my favorite baby shower gifts is a Carter’s dress that we received from my from sister-in-law. It has black and white stripes with a big red sparkly heart above the words “j’adore.” Another favorite is an orange and white Carter’s zip-up that makes me think of creamsicles. I can’t wait to dress my little girl in them!
Today we are launching a giveaway for a $100 Carter’s gift card. Don’t forget to check out our on-going giveaways for Diary of a Wimpy Kid,a $169 HP Photoprinter and Snapfish gift card, a $100 Fashion Playtes design your own clothing gift card, a $180 fancy hair dryer and flat iron, and a $99 Mr. Coffee Coffeemaker, blender, and electric wine opener, $99 HP HD webcam, a $99 doll, train, and toys from Cracker Barrel, a $100 Lands’ End gift card, $100 storage cubes from Way Basics, $100 holiday cards from DaySpring, $199 Rockboard scooter, and a $100 Bertolli pot and accessories!
All this cost me just $48.60 - 70% off!!!
Time to brag. Yesterday I went to The Body Shop and saved 70% off my total bill by stacking coupons and discounts. WOWIE! Here’s how I pulled it off. (If you don’t have a store nearby, you can shop directly through the site or get built-in discounts on The Body Shop products
I bought 13 items that rang up for $162, including Seaweed Mattifying Moisture Lotion SPF 15, Seaweek Mattifying Day Cream (that I use at night), and gift-size lip balm, lip butter, body scrub, body butter, and conditioner , pictured above.
I used a Buy One Get One Free holiday promotion coupon from a mystery bag that the clerk offered me. As soon as I entered the store she told me about the promotion, so as long as you shop in store you should be able to get a similar discount. The coupons vary but I pulled a really good one! This took off $68.
I redeemed two Groupons, worth a combined $80, that I paid $40 for. This saved me $40.
I used my Love Your Body Card, which takes 10% off . This shaved off $9.20.
At the store I paid just $8.60 for all this loot. That’s $3.70 per item!
Part of the reason why I was able to stack so many coupons and discounts was that the sales clerk was willing to help! I’ve noticed this in past trips so I’m guessing The Body Shop has a corporate policy to help their customers save as much as possible. By the end of the transaction, I felt guilty getting so many great skincare products for so little! Plus, my receipt has a 20% off coupon for any in store purchase before Nov. 30, 2011. Hot dang!
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Survey says...get paid for your opinion! Credit: dno1967b/Flickr
I’ve been getting a bunch of offers to make money and earn rewards by taking online surveys, being a mystery shopper, and reviewing products. I know readers have asked for more ideas about making money online, so here you go!
Note, I have not used any of these companies so make sure you know what you are signing up for. Do NOT register if it requires sharing your credit card info or paying for anything. Legit survey and mystery shopping companies are free to join. Get the low down on mystery shopping from my expert Nicole of Nicole’s Nickels.
Bad shopper: Are you one? Credit: andrewarchy/Flickr
A recent study by SteelHouse/Synovate showed only a third of Americans seek out coupons and not even half read reviews before they buy. Yowza! We need to convert these shoppers to make savvy spending decisions. So what kind of shopper are you?
44%Â Â Â Â I read product reviews before I buy.
39%    I always shop with a purpose – I look online only when I’m searching for something in particular.
32%Â Â Â Â I check out coupon sites to get
Bummed you can’t make it in person to Frugal Festival Food! on June 25 at Canoga Park High School in LA? No worries!
Frugal Festival Food! is coming to you…ONLINE!
Details on the Frugal Festival blog!
Search Engine People Blog / Flickr
This is a post by BargainBabe.com writer Yazmin Cruz.
If you love the thrill of bidding on an item using sites like Ebay, you must try the auction site Listia.com. Like Ebay, Listia lets you list and buy items – the best part is there are no fees to bid or join, like other sites, and no money is needed to purchase items.
Items can be purchased using credits. You will earn 100 credits (more…)
Smashion.com is the answer to every woman who has a closet of clothes she never wears and doesn’t know how to sell. You can buy and sell clothes for free, which makes Smashion.com a lot more attractive financially than a traditional consignment store, eBay, or Etsy. Plus, the site leaves up listings indefinitely.
When I checked the site had 1,633 items for sale. Impressive considering they launched in October. There were 62 pairs of women’s jeans. All the clothes are new or lightly worn. Some items still have the tags!
One of the cool things about Smashion is that browsing the site feels like going over to your girlfriend’s house and trying on all her clothes. How awesome is that?! It’s fun to browse, and you never know what you’ll find, like this sparkly party dress that has got the seller doing her best moves, above. It’s going for $40.
Smashion is focused on fashion forward clothing. Most of the sellers are regular folks though there are also a few independent designers, too.
Clothing prices are set – no bidding – and payment is directly between buyer and seller through Paypal. Sellers agree to ship your new threads within two days.
In between searching for your next clothing purchase, you can chat with other frugal fashionistas about age appropriate clothes, fake handbags, and other trends. The forums page on Smashion.com has dozens of topics and is pretty active. The site also has a gallery section where people can share fashion inspirations with each other. And there is a blog that is updated daily with tips on how to dress for a specific situation, fashion trends, and reviews of up and coming designers.
Smashion.com comes at a great time. Who isn’t looking to save a few bucks these days – while still being able to afford new (to me) clothes?
CVS.com is putting a bunch of CVS-brand products on sale by 20-30% off, including products for weight loss, dieting, hair loss, and smoking cessation. Plus, toothbrushes are as low as $.69 and vitamins are on sale.
A reader named Tami let me know about a fabulous sale + rebate offer that makes money and gets you free Olay Body Wash at Target. This week only!
Here’s another hot drugstore sale. All Rite Aid brand products are buy one get one 50% off Thursday through Saturday, Feb. 25-27, 2010.
Get a free sample of Tide Febreeze laundry detergent (not as pictured) when you sign up for the P&G email list. Already on it? You are still eligible.
See all the deals and coupons on my WalletPop blog.
