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Fight wrinkles, dry skin, sun spots, and dullness with natural skin care items already in your kitchen. There’s no need for harsh chemicals and it’s cheaper than store-bought products! Note: I’m not a dermatologist, but many of the items below have worked for me and friends. Stock your fridge and pantry with these items to make your own natural skin care. Lime/Lemon – Citric acid
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
I’ve been in search of the best natural deodorant and took it upon myself to test out a few sticks, sprays, and roll-ons. Some of them flat-out didn’t work. I’m sharing my findings with you because buying deodorants that don’t work stinks — literally! Plus, it’s a waste of money. Unlike antiperspirants, the deodorants I tried don’t contain parabens, PEGs, and synthetic ingredients so 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 He did not check the discounts with each store, so some of them may be outdated or invalid.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 dad and I recently bought car tires (best deals on car tires below) for the car we share. We shopped around before settling on purchasing brand spanking new tires. It was my first car-related purchase as a new driver, and it quickly made me realize how expensive cars are. According to Modern Tire Dealer, a trade publication, the average price of a passenger tire
Composting can be scary for a lot of reasons – the bugs, the cost, and the mystery of what to put in your composter. Yazmin debunked the most prominent myths about composting and I showed it is possible to build a compostor for cheap – just $3! So that leaves the mystery of what to put in your composter. Here is what you can and cannot add to
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
My father has one rule about car repairs that’s always saved him BIG money over the years. He repairs his car himself. He’s all about cheap car maintenance! Since I’m now on the road, he took it upon himself to show me how to perform car maintenance tasks that can easily be accomplished. I was dreading the lesson until I crunched the numbers and realized
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
I’m always looking for extra storage space in my house, because I hoard too much. I once lived in a very small apartment in New York City, so I got good at utilizing every available inch. With bills for storage units costing as much as $100 per month, finding storage space at home is a huge way to save money. Here are 10 great storage
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
This recipe for homemade dog food is from my Mom, who started making it for her dog Yoshi because she was having a lot of itchy skin issues that didn’t respond to medicine. It is wheat free. The recipe takes about 1-1.5 hours to make and makes 14 cups. How long it will last depends on how many cups of dog food your pooch eats
