Coupons, Freebies, and Tips to Save Money Every Day
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
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
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
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.
Here we are in the midst of summer and ideas for free and fun things to do with bored kids are running low. You’ve been to the pool, you’ve made play dates, you may have even made play doh! Here are 10 of my favorite fun things to do to keep kids creatively occupied. Living room tents – A tent can be as simple as
It is so dry where I live that even the cactus needs to be watered so I take a bottle of water with me every time I leave the house. After using a ton of different water bottles, I found my favorite – the Contigo Autoseal Water Bottle. Here’s why I love the Contigo Autoseal Water Bottle and why you should have one, too!
If you live in LA, hitting a garage sale means running into celebrities. Writer Rachelle Romberg talks about what celebrities she’s met – and how she has sold their junk for much, much higher prices. Rachelle is auditioning for a staff writer position on BargainBabe.com! Missed the audition announcement? Here it is. Each day this week we are running one audition post. Did this post
If a child repeatedly makes the same mistake, should you make them pay for it with their own money? That’s what writer Heather Stephens is contemplating. Heather is auditioning for a staff writer position on BargainBabe.com! Missed the audition announcement? Here it is. We are running the best audition posts this week and next. Did this post help you save money? While I will make
I searched low and high for the best swimsuit deals for summer 2013. I hope this post helps you find a bargain priced bathing suit! Thanks to Angela for sharing the idea for this post on our $50 Target gift card contest. My pick for a new swimsuit this summer would be the $50 swim dress from Target, at right. What a great combination of
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
The other day, my non-frugal hubby came home with $40 of drugstore products that I could have bought for $8 at the dollar store. I smiled sweetly and made a mental note to keep these items in stock so he doesn’t run out. (Smiling sweetly is my secret to a long marriage.) Although the quality of the items sold at the dollar stores varies greatly,
My mother made milk once a week when I was growing up. That’s right, I said she made milk. From powder. Almost three decades later, as I buy TWO GALLONS of milk a week to feed Lucy (okay, Hubs does the grocery shopping 95% of the time, but you know what I mean), I realize how much money my Mom must have saved feeding us powdered
Amazon.com is my go-to place for shopping online because it often has the lowest price. On top of competitive prices, here are my 13 secrets to saving money at Amazon.com. How do you save money when shopping Amazon.com?
The web is bursting with free tutorials and free educational videos (some of which are surprisingly entertaining). Just the other day, I learned how to prune my roses, roll a burrito, and make homemade Nutella. For homeschoolers or parents who want to avoid hiring expensive tutors, online videos are an incredible FREE resource. There are literally thousands of videos out there and lots of free
It’s divorce season. According to CNN Money, the day after Valentine’s Day starts a busy season for divorce lawyers as unhappy couples call it quits. Below I share 5 tips to save money on divorce in case you or someone you know is going through this unfortunate event.
