Coupons, Freebies, and Tips to Save Money Every Day
“Let’s go grab drinks.” It seems like an innocent invitation, but running through my mind are dollar signs. I can’t help but think that a $9 bottle of wine at home fits my budget better than $8 drinks at the bar. Unfortunately, I’m the only “on a budget, no real job” person in the group so we head to a bar. As my friends have
Who doesn’t love a good bathroom cleaning? This girl. Especially when I’ve been putting off getting rid of those pesky mold and mildew tub stains. Back in the day, I would have poured on some bleach and called it good. But I’m green now, which means I have to do a little research to figure out how to clean and kill mold naturally and cheaply.
I love to read The Billfold’s “My Last Hundred Bucks” because you get to see how ridiculously, and occasionally how wisely, others spend their money. This made me curious which group my spending would fall into and the answer is a little bit of both. Some of my purchases definitely made me cringe ($10 for food that went bad!?) but others were worth it. Here are the
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,
A reader recently suggested we share our favorite thrift store shopping blogs so I rounded up my top favorites. I like to read these blogs for inexpensive home decor and frugal fashion inspiration — in addition to Bargain Babe, of course! New to thrifting? Check out our 15 thrift store shopping tips. Plus, find out why Julia felt guilty about shopping at thrift stores. Here
Is it better to live at home and deal with parents or live on your own and struggle to pay the bills? My friend Alex and I reveal the highs and lows of our post-college living situations. No matter how many years since you finished school, where you live is a huge financial decision that impacts day to day spending – and saving. Did you
Jim sent me this huge list of senior discounts and even took the time to include the source of the discount (see key below). Jim offered the list with one caveat. He did not check the discounts with each store, so some of them may be outdated or invalid. It’s always a good idea to check ahead of time so you’re not disappointed. Here are
Apple Cider Vinegar is a staple for any frugal family. Why? Because it has soooo many uses, yet it is cheap, about a dollar per 16 ounces. I advise that you get good quality apple cider vinegar that is organic and has “mother” in the bottle. “Mother” is a cobweb-like mass that floats inside the bottle near the bottom. It’s actually full of stuff that
My kitchen is old and outdated and I’d love to give it a facelift. But every time I start to think of one tiny upgrade, I mentally rip out the entire kitchen and go tens of thousands of dollars above my frugal DIY budget. Yesterday I got inspired to try out one simple frugal DIY idea that transformed my kitchen. Also check out these 10
We love to score free eBooks and we know you do too. After all, one of our most popular posts is how to score free eBooks for your Kindle. So when I recently learned that Amazon was penalizing those who share its free eBooks on their sites, I was baffled. Why, oh why, would you do that, Amazon?! According to the New York Daily News,
How much cheaper is making your own laundry detergent? I’ve heard that DIY laundry detergents are a huge money saver, but I’m curious just how much money I stand to save on laundry. Perhaps knowing will convince me to take the plunge and make my own laundry soap – or look harder for coupons on my favorite brands. How much does your detergent cost per
How much does it cost to do one load of laundry? I calculated the cost of doing laundry before we got into cloth diapers, and one load of laundry came to just under $1. I found it empowering to know how much money each wash and dry cycle was taking out of our wallets, so I wanted to share my process. Or, go straight to
TV shows often depict wealthy families, but not always. Even TV families with money face financial dilemmas. Writer Ruser Saldana shares three money lessons he picked up from popular TV shows. Ruser is auditioning for a staff writer position on BargainBabe.com! Missed the audition announcement? Here it is. This is the last audition post. Look for a wrap up tomorrow! Did this post help you
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
I’ve moved across the country three times and acquiring cardboard moving boxes is a huge and annoying cost. Here are 10 14 17 ways I got my hands on moving boxes for free. How to Get Moving Boxes for Free 1. Bookstores. I went by my local Barnes & Noble and asked a clerk who wasn’t busy if they had any extra boxes I could
