Composting can be scary for a lot of reasons – the bugs, the cost, and the mystery of what to put in your composter. Yazmin debunked the most prominent myths about composting and I showed it is possible to build a compostor for cheap – just $3! So that leaves the mystery of what to put in your composter. Here is what you can and cannot add to
10 Alternatives to Christmas Gifts
Don’t hate me because it’s September and we’re going to talk about alternatives to Christmas gifts. Think of this as you getting a head start on the inevitable holiday. Yes, I realize it isn’t even Halloween, but at least we here at Bargain Babe are offering up some unique Christmas gift ideas to make holiday shopping a bit more exciting this year. 10 Alternatives to
Are you Wasting Money on School Supplies?
Now is the time of the year when parents run out to the store to get nice new school supplies for their kids. Parents are told that they need these for the school year. Well, guess what? Most of these items did NOT get used up last year, but people go out and buy new ones anyway. What happens to the unused school supplies? They end
Grocery Coupons: Matchups for 14 Stores
Grocery coupons for Ralphs, Safeway/Vons, Albertsons, Whole Foods, Publix, ShopRite, Fresh n Easy, Food 4 Less, Winn Dixie, Stop & Shop, Kroger, Wegmans, Trader Joe’s, and Giant Eagle for the week of Sept 18-24, 2013. Now in alphabetical order! My Coupon Database searches dozens of sites for all grocery and drugstore coupons available. New coupons added weekly! Also check out our Monday roundups of coupon
DIY Cheap Car Repairs: I Saved $400!
My father has one rule about car repairs that’s always saved him BIG money over the years. He repairs his car himself. He’s all about cheap car maintenance! Since I’m now on the road, he took it upon himself to show me how to perform car maintenance tasks that can easily be accomplished. I was dreading the lesson until I crunched the numbers and realized
Grocery Coupons: Matchups for 14 Stores
Grocery coupons for Ralphs, Safeway/Vons, Albertsons, Whole Foods, Publix, ShopRite, Fresh n Easy, Food 4 Less, Winn Dixie, Stop & Shop, Kroger, Wegmans, Trader Joe’s, and Giant Eagle for the week of Sept 11-17, 2013. Now in alphabetical order! My Coupon Database searches dozens of sites for all grocery and drugstore coupons available. New coupons added weekly! Also check out our Monday roundups of coupon
Remembering September 11
This post originally appeared on the Bargain Hunter blog, which I wrote at the LA Daily News. A lot has changed in the past 12 years for me personally, but when it comes to finding bargains on September 11, I still feel the same way. I cannot do my job. More than ten years have passed; should I move on? I see many have; I
Start Planning Your Most Affordable Christmas Ever
Christmas seems far away, but right now is the perfect time to start planning an affordable holiday. Tackling a few tasks right now will not only save you money, but keep your stress levels low when everyone else is making last minute purchases. Trust me, you’ll be glad you tackled all these tasks come mid-December! Here are 10 things you should do now to save
Give your Kitchen Cabinets a Frugal DIY Facelift
My kitchen is old and outdated and I’d love to give it a facelift. But every time I start to think of one tiny upgrade, I mentally rip out the entire kitchen and go tens of thousands of dollars above my frugal DIY budget. Yesterday I got inspired to try out one simple frugal DIY idea that transformed my kitchen. Also check out these 10
Five National Charities for Donation Pick Up
With cooler temps around the corner, it’s time to dust off your sweaters and watch the “doesn’t fit anymore” or “I can’t believe I wore that” pile grow. If you are like me, you will then throw the pile into a bag, put the bag in your trunk, and then drive around with it until December 31st. At which time, you will wait in line
Find Free Storage Space in Your Home
I’m always looking for extra storage space in my house, because I hoard too much. I once lived in a very small apartment in New York City, so I got good at utilizing every available inch. With bills for storage units costing as much as $100 per month, finding storage space at home is a huge way to save money. Here are 10 great storage
Grocery Coupons: Matchups for 14 Stores
Grocery coupons for Ralphs, Safeway/Vons, Albertsons, Whole Foods, Publix, ShopRite, Fresh n Easy, Food 4 Less, Winn Dixie, Stop & Shop, Kroger, Wegmans, Trader Joe’s, and Giant Eagle for the week of Sept 4-10, 2013. Now in alphabetical order! My Coupon Database searches dozens of sites for all grocery and drugstore coupons available. New coupons added weekly! Also check out our Monday roundups of coupon
Save Money On Groceries: Stop Buying These Foods
I’m saving money on groceries by shrinking my grocery list. Nope, I’m not starving myself. I’m just being smarter about what I toss in my grocery cart. Instead of buying convenience items, I’m cooking, baking, and shredding things myself. You too can cut down on costs and make items healthier at home by making them yourself. These are the 25 foods you should cross off
Back to School Deals
Back to School deals for the 2013 school season are happening! Even if you do not have kids in school, this is the best time of year to stock up your home office or craft supplies. If live close to an office supply store, make frequent trips but limit your spending. If it’s a long drive, pick a week when your big ticket items are
Grocery Coupons: Matchups for 14 Stores
Grocery coupons for Ralphs, Safeway/Vons, Albertsons, Whole Foods, Publix, ShopRite, Fresh n Easy, Food 4 Less, Winn Dixie, Stop & Shop, Kroger, Wegmans, Trader Joe’s, and Giant Eagle for the week of Aug 28-Sept 3, 2013. Now in alphabetical order! My Coupon Database searches dozens of sites for all grocery and drugstore coupons available. New coupons added weekly! Also check out our Monday roundups of
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