Need to get you hands on extra cash to make ends meet? The money may be hiding in your home. I’ll help you find it in piles of clothes, paperwork, and junk! Here’s where to find extra cash around your home.
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Reader tip: Designer Shoes For $2!!!
Reader Di wrote in with a story that made my bargain blood jealous. She writes: Went to my favorite outlet store, Half of Half (Name Brand Clothing)…some shoes were on sale for $1.20; I found a pair of black patent leather, ballet style Naturalizer flats for $1.20!!!!!! I checked on-line, a similar pair of Naturlizers were $59.99 on a sale site. These were selling at
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Living Green on the Cheap
With Earth Day coming up, so I thought I’d share this video by Jeff Yeager aka The Ultimate Cheapskate who shares some frugal ways to living green. In the past, I’ve doubted being green is frugal because buying solar panels and electric cars is a big expense. However, a reader shared how she got a deal on solar panels. Yeager keeps his suggestions simple which
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Cheap Cars On SwapALease
A friend tipped me off to SwapALease, where you can take over another person’s car lease, often for a discount. I haven’t personally used the site, but I interviewed a SwapALease rep and if you are considering leasing a car, it can often save you money on the cost of a car. Note: When comparing prices between SwapALease and a dealer, make sure to account
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Grocery Coupon Matchups for April 17-23
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 April 17-23, 2013. Now in alphabetical order! My Coupon Database searches dozens of sites for all grocery and drugstore coupons available. New coupons added weekly! Albertsons – Get the full list of Albertsons coupon matchups later today
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Yogurt-Marinated Chicken Gyro Recipe
I’m a sucker for Greek food — all types of food really! Gyros are one of my favorites. What’s not to love about a warm pita filled with meat? I’d go broke if I headed out to lunch every time I was craving a gyro, so when I stumbled on a gyro recipe from The Kitchn I had to give it a try. Even my
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Do you struggle to make ends meet?
I was shocked by a stat that said a full third of Americans – 35% – are struggling to make ends meet. And that women are disproportionately affected, which surprised me because I heard so much about the “hesession,” i.e. men losing jobs at a faster pace than women because manufacturing and other male-dominated fields saw greater job losses. Do the numbers in this infographic
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12 Ways to Repurpose Wine Bottle Corks
I’m looking to update my home office nook so I set out to look for cheap ways to organize the spot. I stumbled upon a video by Thrifty Fun that features a wine cork bulletin strip and thought it was so clever that I’m sharing it with you. This also inspired me to look for other ways to repurposed an item that eventually goes straight
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Bridal Broker: Buy A Canceled Wedding At a Discount
I heard the most bizarre story on NPR about a broker who resells weddings that have been called off by the bride and groom. To avoid losing deposits for the caterer, venue, and more, the broker resells the wedding to a couple who would rather not plan their own wedding! Plus, the couple that steps in gets a nice discount. Is the bridal broker taking
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Grocery Coupon Matchups for April 10-16
Grocery coupon matchups 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 April 10-16, 2013. Now in alphabetical order! My Coupon Database searches dozens of sites for all grocery and drugstore coupons available. New coupons added weekly! Albertsons – Get the full list of
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How to Sell Stuff on Craigslist
I recently listed my IKEA loft bed frame on Craigslist after I was inspired by reader Christian L. (see comments), who regularly makes money on Craiglist. He’s been very successful at selling items on Craigslist for as low as $1 and as high as $4,000 (In case you’re wondering, it was a car.). Wow! He’s super savvy so I asked him for tips on selling
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Avoid Gift Bags, Use Reusable Bags: Reader Tip
Eileen writes in with an easy tip to avoid buying gift bags, which can easily cost $3-$4! I have started to purchase cloth bags to use to “wrap” presents. Our grocery store had team-themed bags closed out at $1.50 each. They are heavy duty and will hold the heavier and bigger presents without ripping. Afterward, they can utilize them as grocery bags or our grandchildren
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Student to Open Dumpster Diver Café
I stumbled upon a new Kickstarter campaign that caught my attention because it aims to change the way we think of food and money with a dumpster diver café. Maximus Thaler, a student at Tufts University, is raising money to cover rent and utilities for the Gleaners Kitchen, an “underground restaurant” that will use foods found in dumpsters for it’s dishes. Thaler’s idea has been
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Grocery Coupon Matchups for April 3-9
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 April 3-9, 2013. Now in alphabetical order! My Coupon Database searches dozens of sites for all grocery and drugstore coupons available. New coupons added weekly! Albertsons – Get the full list of Albertsons coupon matchups later today
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15 Ways to Recycle Glass Jars
Several months ago, pantry moths attacked my kitchen. I spent days cleaning out every nook and cranny and had to throw out half of the items in my pantry. Ouch. What a waste of money. After that, I vowed to store my grains, seeds, and nuts in glass jars. Now I’ve got a great collection of recycled glass jars. Here are 15 ideas for up-cycling
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Welcome to Bargain Babe! I’m Mara, and I’m so glad you’re here. I am an obsessive bargain hunter and penny pincher, and I am determined to live a full life without EVER paying full price.