Coupons, Freebies, and Tips to Save Money Every Day
With back-to-school season just around the corner, I’m getting ready to pack lunches on the cheap for my sister. My tips also work for those who brown bag to work. Here’s how to create cheap and tasty brown bag lunches. Plus find out the pros and cons of lunch time options to save money. Cash-strapped moms can save money on kids’ lunches with these tips.
I love credit cards, and I also hate them. Hubs and I recently decided to limit our monthly credit card spending to $2,000. (We are successful the majority of the time). To do this I log in twice a month to check how we are doing. It takes me 10 minutes – but couldn’t my credit card company make this possible through a simple email
I don’t know about you, but while I am waiting for Lasik surgery to cost less than a Fiat, I must continue to hunt for the best online deals for glasses frames. There are many sites out there now, claiming to offer the best selection at the best price, so we’ve narrowed down our favorites based on price, selection and convenience. You use your eyes
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 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 21-27, 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
This recipe for homemade dog food is from my Mom, who started making it for her dog Yoshi because she was having a lot of itchy skin issues that didn’t respond to medicine. It is wheat free. The recipe takes about 1-1.5 hours to make and makes 14 cups. How long it will last depends on how many cups of dog food your pooch eats
I recently came across “The 10 ‘Never-Break’ Rules of Good Credit” in the Kane County Chronicle, which listed how to maintain good credit, derived from the formula that credit bureaus and lenders use to calculate your lending score. Some of the tips are not new, but I found it a great reminder worth sharing, plus some “In My Opinion” reactions. The 10 rules of good
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 14-20, 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
There are many periods in my life where I have been self-employed. While that may sound carefree and glamorous to some, there are disadvantages, including being responsible for your own health care premiums. Buying health insurance if you’re self-employed can seem complicated and expensive, but not to worry – Bargain Babe’s got you covered. Here are 6 ways to find health insurance if you are
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 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 7-13, 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
I swoon over Anthropologie’s bohemian-inspired clothing and shabby chic home decor, but dislike the store’s high prices. (Apparently, you do too. Saving money at Anthropologie was a common response when we asked our Facebook fans what store they wanted to shop at.) Though saving money at Anthropologie can be fleeting, there are ways to do so. I share my cost-cutting strategies below. Here are 8
The only thing better than a tasty, cheap meal for dinner is if someone else cooks it for you! I do most of the cooking in our house, and I’m constantly asking myself what recipe to make for dinner. My main requirements are that it is quick – preferably 15 minutes or less – and a cheap meal. Here are 7 cheap meals for dinner.
With summer in full swing, August is the best time to browse discount websites for outdoor gear sales. Stores are starting to roll out their fall and winter merchandise, so you can find discount biking gear, tents and camping supplies, cheap running shoes and even discounted luggage and accessories for the whole family. Below are the five best discount websites for outdoor and active gear.
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 you 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
