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My little 2003 Mini Cooper appears to be on its last legs. It is headed to the shop for the third time in four weeks, which makes me about 80% sure that it is time for a new car. (Or at least a newish one.) My husband is also ready for new wheels. We even agree on what type of car to buy – a Mini
Do you buy travel sized shampoo bottles? Of course you do. We’ve all been there. Packing for a trip and realizing you have no small containers. Or arriving at your destination and realizing – crap – you forgot to pack shampoo! Or even worse, your airline tossed your luggage out of the plane! (At least, that’s the way it seems when they lose your bag.)
Using Google Analytics, I found which articles people read the most this year on BargainBabe.com. I’m surprised a few of the articles below made the list, but I’m also puzzled by a few articles that didn’t make the list. A quick look back at the community’s most popular reads. How many of them have you read?
I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday. If you are traveling, be safe. If you are staying home, be well. We had a recent bout of stomach bug run through the family, and I’m certainly hopeful that you don’t catch what’s going around! I am looking forward to a quiet, travel-less holidays and maybe a little snow! What are you looking forward to? Enjoy the
I’ve been looking forward to writing this post only because that means I’m DONE with my Christmas shopping. Last year we spent $847.80 on Christmas gifts. This year, I spent a bit less. Family and friends – you know who you are – better not read this if you want to be surprised!!!! Here’s how much I spent on Christmas
I was chatting with Cameron Huddleston of Kiplingers yesterday about how to tell if your gift is going to be returned when I had a realization. I have given some truly terrible gifts. So bad that the recipient should have cut me out of their lives. Have you ever given a really bad gift? Please tell me I’m not alone!!! Can you believe I gave these terrible
Before you toss out your holiday cards, sift through them and save the ones with pretty artwork. This craft project also works with photos, though they will need a bit more attention in the gluing phase. It’s easy – and free – to turn old Christmas cards into Christmas ornaments! All you need is: old Christmas cards scissors glue ribbon cookie cutters (optional) I love making
I’m working with a new site that aims to make online shopping easier for us bargain hunters. I tested the site out myself, and think it’s got real potential. I’m partnering with them to offer you, my dear readers, a quick way to make money. Give 15-minutes of feedback on the site and get a $15 Target gift card! How to get $15 for giving feedback
If you’re looking for a book to give as a Christmas or Chanukah present, I scanned my brain for every book I’ve read in the past year and sifted out the winners. I included fiction and non-fiction books to give you gift ideas. What good books have you read lately? My top book picks for gifts
If gift giving seems more like a chore than a privilege, consider an “experience” gift. Tickets to a concert. A meal at a new restaurant. A visit to the spa. What I like about experience gifts is that you can pick a gift you know the recipient will enjoy. No questioning whether a particular sweater or pair of earrings is the right size or matches
Conventional ovens have their advantages, but there are also several drawbacks. They’re a waste of energy when you’re cooking small portions, and they add lots of heat in the kitchen, which can send your cooling bills through the roof. Modern toaster ovens have come a long way from the traditional countertop toasters. They serve as fully functional miniature ovens and can easily execute the everyday
I never knew what Lego gifts to buy for my nephews until I discovered these Lego books. For 8 years running my nephews have asked for Legos for Christmas. The challenge is that they have SO many thousands of Legos – I’m not kidding about the thousands – that no one really knows what Legos to buy for them anymore. What if they already have
My husband wants a bluetooth adaptor for his 2004 Mini Cooper, a smallish purchase that makes his 10-year old car feel just a bit newer. We’re saving our money to build our dream home so we’re not buying new cars. Not even new used cars. Even if we had the money, I would never buy a new car and here’s why. But back to cars. While searching for
Calling all Victoria’s Secret Shoppers! If you’ve scored any Secret Reward Cards you can now find out how much they’re worth. Yay! You can find out how much your card is worth by taking it to your local VS store or by shopping at VictoriasSecret.com and adding an item you cart. Then, just type in your card number and pin at checkout to reveal the
Having trouble finding gifts for the men in your life? Me too. I’ve been struggling to find the perfect gifts for my Dad, brother, and boyfriend that are different from the generic “boy” gifts like cologne or ties. During my search I’ve sound some awesome gifts for men that are sure to please even the hardest to buy for dads and relatives. 8 Best Gifts
