What are people doing with their money in the recession? What are the spending trends? Read about five at http://www.bargainbabe.com
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Linen’s ‘N Things coupons good until Feb. 28
Bed Bath and Beyond will not accept coupons from rival Linens ‘N Things, which is going out of business, after Feb. 29, 2009! Http://www.bargainbabe.com
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Quiz: how cheap are you?
How cheap are you? Take the Bargain Babe’s frugal quiz at http://www.bargainbabe.com
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How to haggle for a discount
Haggling comes down to three basic things: being nice, having information, and getting up the nerve to ask for a discount. Find out how to do all three at http://www.bargainbabe.com
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What you can haggle for
What items and services can you haggle for? Find a list at http://www.bargainbabe.com
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Shopping on the cheap in Santa Barbara
Sale signs were posted in so many store windows on State Street, Santa Barbara’s main drag, that I stopped counting. Sur La Table, Rip Curl, Urban Outfitters, Cost Plus, Men’s Warehouse, and on and on. Instead, I checked out small chains and independent stores to see what prices they offered. http://www.bargainbabe.com
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Coupon roundup: H&M, Restaurant.com and more
Get today’s best coupon codes for H&M, Restaurant.com, the Container Store, REI, SHoes.com and Gaiam at http://bargainbabe.com
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Wedding planning on the cheap
Are you planning a spring or summer wedding? Or do you know someone who is? Here are a few of my favorite wedding money-saver$…http://www.bargainbabe.com
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Coupon roundup: Macys, Coldwater Creek, JCPenney and more
Get an extra 15% off during Macy’s Home sale, when prices are already discounted. Use code WEARRED to get the discount on many sale and regular priced home items through Feb. 8. Read all the exclusions here. Get free shipping if you buy $125 or more in qualifying purchases, excluding Coach, area rugs, furniture, mattresses and purchases on macysweddingchannel.com. Ends Feb. 8, 2009. Coldwater Creek
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A movie about debt and obsessive shopping
Has anyone seen posters for the movie Confessions of a Shopaholic? It comes out Feb. 13, which Hubby says is cruel timing because a lot of girls will ask their beaus to take them to see it as a Valentine’s Day Gift. And he hasn’t even seen the trailer! Luckily, I have. Shopaholic is about a red head named Becky Bloomwood (Isla Fisher, Wedding Crashers)
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A source of Valentine’s day deals
Love is getting cheaper. Valentine’s Day spending will drop 5% this year with jewelry, intimate apparel and dining out taking the biggest hits, according to market researcher IBISWorld. You may opt for homemade gifts this year, or you could find some great discounts to lower the cost of gifts. One source of V-day coupon codes is CouponChief.com. The site pays users who register and upload
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The end of mall love?
For 50 years Americans have been shopping at malls, but in these troubled times many are re-thinking their relationship to spending centers, says a story in the Sunday NY Times business section. “Fiscal health isn’t possible until money is again sloshing into cash registers,” the story says. “In other words, shopping was part of the problem and now it’s part of the cure. And once
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Deals on haircuts and salon treatments: 3 tricks
The best way to get cheap cuts and salon treatments is to: Turn to the almost-professionals. Yes, folks, I’m talking about students. Hair cutting schools across the country offer low-cost cuts that are often less than $15. Students lack experience, but they are eager to please. After all, you are a potential client once they graduate and get a job. Why not consider a student
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Getting a bargain at thrift stores
A few quick tips to find the best stuff at thrift stores, courtesy of the LA Times. These tips ran with a longer story on men’s thrift stores in LA. Hit the thrift stores on Monday or Tuesday, after they have taken in weekend donations. Shop at thrift stores in better neighborhoods, which will have higher quality stuff. Inspect clothes carefully for tears, missing buttons,
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Coupons: Michael’s, Restaurant.com and more
Get 40% off one regular-priced item and 25% off frames at Michael’s through Jan. 31. Print the coupons here. Some caveats. Get a $25 restaurant gift certificate for $3 with promo code SUPER on Restaurant.com. Expires Jan. 31, 2009. Read the redemption rules carefully before purchasing. Macy’s rolled out an online Valentine’s-themed coupon today. Get free shipping and 10% off a watch or jewelry purchase
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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.