Coupons, Freebies, and Tips to Save Money Every Day
Is your life in a pile? Or, more specifically, 2,634 piles, covering every flat surface in your house? Every box, every bauble, every bill… in a pile… somewhere. Are you so fed up that you contemplate dropping a wad at Pottery Barn, in hopes that their products will make your home look like their catalog? Take a deep breath. Frugal organizing hacks to the
Reader Rachelle writes in with this urgent dilemma! I shared a few ideas of mine below, please add yours by leaving a comment. Let’s make sure her son has an awesome birthday party! My son is going to be 12 in a few weeks and he really wants to have a birthday party. The places he suggested are out of our budget. For instance, the
Cheap Valentine’s Day date ideas, you say? Yes friends, Hallmark’s favorite holiday is just around the corner. If you find yourself with a date but not a lot of dough, we have come up with some creative dates that will leave your heart and your wallet big. Five cheap date ideas for Valentine’s Day
There are literally thousands of early childhood toys and games. Most of them are not worth the money, but a few are fabulous and well worth the money. As I stated in my earlier article on 10 Family Games that are Worth the Money, “I determine whether a family game is worth the money by seeing how many hours it is used.” Let’s face it
For decades my family traveled from all over the country to get together for the holidays. My job was to bring a great new toy or game that would entertain a group of people, of various ages and interests, for many hours. Here are 10 toys and family games that are worth the money because of the hours of laughter and togetherness they create. I
When I was younger my family was big on professional photos – I can’t imagine how much money they cost my parents. Every year we would dress in matching outfits and head to the photography studio. As we got older, and our schedules grew more hectic, finding a time where we were all available to meet with a photographer became difficult. This is when my
Even though I love Thanksgiving, I’m almost more excitedly anticipating the Christmas season coming hot on its heels. Growing up, my mom helped us count down the days with an Advent calendar, but it’s a tradition I haven’t continued since moving out on my own (gulp) 19 years ago. But having a kid of my own has definitely awakened some inner decorator-mama-bear within me and
Every year my daughter decorates our Christmas tree with our homemade ornaments (and some store bought decorations). I enjoy soaking up all the wonderful, sentimental Christmas tree ornaments that fill the branches. Many of these ornaments are easy to make and are a great holiday activity for children. Here are 10 easy Christmas tree ornaments you can make:
A few weeks ago, MSN had an interesting article on how to cut the cost of raising kids in half. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the cost of raising a child in 2013 is $241,080, not including the cost of pregnancy or college. That number is staggering, but it doesn’t have to be that way. We’ve rehashed the best tips from the article,
While it’s rare to pay full-price for a magazine subscription, sometimes I’ve found myself waiting around or searching around for a good deal on titles I read. Website MagazinePriceSearch.com aims to eliminate that headache by compiling and aggregating discount magazine subscriptions in one place. The site does not sell magazines directly, rather, they claim to track the lowest price available at 24 web magazine stores
One of my best friends just spent five days achy and feverish. Every time I would call or text to check in, she reminded me: get your flu shot! With flu season embarking upon us, you may be looking for somewhere to get free or cheap flu shots to keep yourself and your family protected. WebMD reports it’s best to get your flu shot in
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
My husband and I have spent the last month packing up our apartment (with an 8-month-old who unpacked the boxes as quickly as we could pack them), moving 1000 miles to be closer to family, and putting an offer on a new house. We could stand to take a breather together. But with closing costs and appliance purchases looming, the last thing we want is
