Coupons, Freebies, and Tips to Save Money Every Day
As you know from my 21 Reuses for Freezer Bags and 21 Uses for Coffee Grounds (apparently I love the number 21) posts, I don’t like to waste things. I take pride every week in how small the garbage sack is at the bottom of my driveway. It means I am reusing, reducing and recycling! That being said, every time I stared at that
Giving your home interior a makeover can be so exhilarating, but frustrating at the same time. You know that you’re tired of the same old scenery every time you walk in the door. The hard part is knowing where to begin. Don’t be overwhelmed. Start with one room or focus on one aspect of your décor at a time.
For the best online dating experience, you need to be able to start a conversation that will keep going. How else are you going to get to know a potential mate – and share the best parts of yourself? If you are looking for conversation starters, the dating site Kovla.com has several conversation topics for online dating. Whether you’re dating or networking or new to town, being able
Loving these 33 hacks for your home from InternalDoors.co.uk (a door company), which shared this infographic. I especially love the one about hanging a spring of Eucalyptus in your shower head for natural aromatherapy. Soooo clever. Get 33 hacks for your home now
Did you know Groupon recently partnered with 7,500 national retailers to launch a service called Groupon Coupons? It’s a completely free way for you to find thousands of coupons and exclusive promo codes from stores like Macy’s, Nordstrom, Best Buy and Target. You can use it whether or not you are a member of Groupon. The new coupon page is kind of crazy – in a good way.
Paying off my student loans was the best thing that I did for my budget – and I owe it all to Suze Orman. Did you know that Americans have more student loan debt than credit card debt? In fact, according to Orman, we have over one trillion dollars out there in student loan debt. That’s insane! So, when Orman told me (well, not ME
I have a confession to make. I am the least organized person in the world and every year around this time I always start to feel a little anxious. Why? Because it’s almost time for Spring cleaning. Ughh! If you dread spring cleaning and getting organized as much as I do, you may want to invest in one of these closet organizers. Not only will
The average American income is $51,000. Warren Buffett earns that much in two minutes. Take a peek into the ultra rich world of Warren Buffett.
Warning: I wrote this post after only four hours of sleep. I got four hours of sleep last night, thanks to my three-year-old daughter who mysteriously woke up at 11:15 p.m. screaming. She didn’t quit, except to inhale, until after 2 a.m. That’s when my husband dragged her out of our bed – we thought sleeping with us would calm her – it didn’t. And plopped her
I am a huge fan of natural cleaning products to save money and be eco-friendly. I am also trying to replace all of my health and beauty products with natural remedies, like essential oils. I love tea tree oil, because I can use it in several ways! Tea tree oil for cleaning, tea tree oil for warts, tea tree oil toothpaste! This essential oil is
It’s approaching the first day of Spring which means that it’s almost time for backyard barbecues and outdoor fun! If your backyard leaves a bit to be desired you may be dreading this time of year. Don’t worry! These 10 ideas will spruce up your yard for a low cost AND give you a backyard to brag about. 10 Budget-Friendly Backyard Ideas 1. DIY Outdoor Tables –
I have never written about a specific credit card on BargainBabe.com until now. Most of you have enough credit cards or use debit cards, right? But this credit card from Sustain:Green is truly unusual: every dollar you spend saves a rainforest. Okay, not the entire rainforest, but a tiny part of a huge one in Brazil. I’m writing about this unusual credit card today because I believe
During college I survived through my Dad’s generous Costco buys. Six girls living in one house….it’s no surprise we loved all those bulk buys and extra savings and that hasn’t changed for me! There are so many way to make your Costco membership worth it BUT there are plenty of BAD BUYS at Costco. 25 items to avoid at Costco
Yesterday I did something to save money that made me uncomfortable – which is saying a lot. I have dumpster dived, switched to cloth wipes, and refused to spend a penny for an entire month. And now, this.
Announcing the winner of the Presto pancake griddle contest, sponsored by my desire to forget about the heaps of snow on the ground and focus on delicious, steaming, pancakes. My Presto griddle is a workhouse that makes pancakes and potato-bacon hash on the weekends. You can check out out here. (Price ranges from about $35-$49 on Amazon.) Never burns pancakes Cooks pancakes and bacon and
