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I share five must read blog posts about saving money every Friday.
Save money on clothes – Follow these 9 tips to make your clothes last longer. (Wisebread)
Preparing for the holidays – Christmas budgeting and holiday shopping trends (The Digerati Life)
Holiday cards – Save money on holiday cards by following these six suggestions. (Main Street)
House shopping – The hidden costs of buying a house. (Thousandaire)
Home decorations – Holiday decorating ideas for your home — do you splurge or save? (Money Crashers)
Prevent ID theft – Keep your sensitive financial information safe with these 10 ways to prevent identity theft during the holidays. (Consumer Reports)
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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. 
i just got a new matress and all new bedding, I’m not allergic to anything, but i think dust mites are gross and i want to keep them to a minimum. my bedding is red and black and i used to keep my bed really dirty and literally never cleaned it. How often should i clean it to avoid dust mites and dirt but still keep it colorful?