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?
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Free educational science videos save on tutors
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
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5 Ways to Save Money On Divorce
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.
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Amazon Prime Changes For the Worse: Haven’t You Noticed?
UPDATED: We updated this post on changes to Amazon Prime in April, 2014. The price of Amazon Prime rose to $99 per year in March 2014. But Amazon also introduced a few new services to entice its customer base to renew at the higher rate (and of course to lure new shoppers). Amazon’s new services include: Amazon Pantry, a grocery delivery service that directly competes
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35 Uses for Coconut Oil That You Need to Know
I share 35 uses for coconut oil. https://bargainbabe.com
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Estate Sales: 10 Items You’ll Find For 90% Off
Estate sales have incredible bargain buys. The sale prices are often 10% of retail, or lower. Here are 10 items you can almost always find at an estate sale. https://bargainbabe.com
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Tips on Selling Your Clothes for Cash
I share six tips to help you sell your clothes for cash. https://bargainbabe.com
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How to Make Your Own Lip Balm
Learn to make your own lib balm to protect your lips during the cold months. https://bargainbabe.com
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11 Ways to Keep Warm Without Turning the Heat On
Stay warm without turning the heat on this winter with these tips. https://bargainbabe.com
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Free or Cheap Tutoring for Students
I share free or cheap tutoring options in case your kids need a little extra help in school. https://bargainbabe.com
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How to Put Together a Craft Kit on a Budget
After decades of doing arts and crafts for kids young and old, I have discovered which materials to use and which to avoid. Follow “Bobbi’s 3 Cs” – materials that are easy to cut, connect, and clean up – for hours of fun making crafts. You’ll especially appreciate not having to clean up a big mess! A craft kit is a fantastic gift for
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Entertaining Out of Town Guests On a Dime
How to entertain out of down guest on the cheap. http://www.bargainbabe.com
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Do this! Start a 529 plan
Here’s how to open a 529 plan and how to determine how much to save for college in your 529 plan. http://www.bargainbabe.com
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Halloween: Ways to be Creative and Meaningful
Halloween has become an expensive “holiday” full of contradictory life lessons. But it doesn’t have to be that way. http://www.bargainbabe.com
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Help your child find their passion
The cost of college is expected to increase from $124,700 to $355,900 in 2029. Help your child find their passion before the huge tuition bills stack up. http://www.bargainbabe.com
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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.