Coupons, Freebies, and Tips to Save Money Every Day
There are many periods in my life where I have been self-employed. While that may sound carefree and glamorous to some, there are disadvantages, including being responsible for your own health care premiums. Buying health insurance if you’re self-employed can seem complicated and expensive, but not to worry – Bargain Babe’s got you covered. Here are 6 ways to find health insurance if you are
I swoon over Anthropologie’s bohemian-inspired clothing and shabby chic home decor, but dislike the store’s high prices. (Apparently, you do too. Saving money at Anthropologie was a common response when we asked our Facebook fans what store they wanted to shop at.) Though saving money at Anthropologie can be fleeting, there are ways to do so. I share my cost-cutting strategies below. Here are 8
With summer in full swing, August is the best time to browse discount websites for outdoor gear sales. Stores are starting to roll out their fall and winter merchandise, so you can find discount biking gear, tents and camping supplies, cheap running shoes and even discounted luggage and accessories for the whole family. Below are the five best discount websites for outdoor and active gear.
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
Do you ever feel like your trips to the store result in buying the same disposable products over and over? Me too. By never buying disposables again, not only will you save money, but it’s one of many easy ways to go green and begin eco friendly living. Check out our comprehensive list of how to never buy disposable products again.
Thanks to my coffee habit, teeth whitening products have wiggled their way into my budget. For the last few years, I’ve been forking over cash for my favorite Crest Whitestrips at about $40 a box. It felt like a small price to pay in order to keep a bright white smile and have my yummy homemade coffee – caffè americano – too. But, my plans
Get rid of the creepy crawlies with natural insect repellents this summer. There’s no need to use pesticides in your home! Natural insect repellents are just as effective as those full of chemicals — and cheaper, too! Natural insect repellents are also safer to use around kids and pets. Though natural insect repellents have to be applied more often than pesticides, you don’t have to
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
Here we are in the midst of summer and ideas for free and fun things to do with bored kids are running low. You’ve been to the pool, you’ve made play dates, you may have even made play doh! Here are 10 of my favorite fun things to do to keep kids creatively occupied. Living room tents – A tent can be as simple as
Saving money at Nordstrom turned out to be the most common answer when we asked readers on our Facebook page what store they wished they could afford. Believe it or not you CAN shop for luxe products at discount prices at Nordstrom. Here are 13 tips to help you save money at Nordstrom. 1. Get the Nordstrom card. You may think I’m crazy for suggesting
It’s hard for me to pass up shopping at the dollar stores since there are at least 67 things you should always buy at a dollar store. There are so many wonderful treasures to be found. But there are also traps and pitfalls, so you have to shop smart to really save.
Minimize food waste and reduce your grocery bill by learning to grow a vegetable garden from scraps! It takes some time and effort, but no more than if you were planting vegetables from seeds. A fellow gardener recently showed me how to grow celery from scraps and I’ve since fallen in love with this method of growing food and have researched other veggies that can
It is so dry where I live that even the cactus needs to be watered so I take a bottle of water with me every time I leave the house. After using a ton of different water bottles, I found my favorite – the Contigo Autoseal Water Bottle. Here’s why I love the Contigo Autoseal Water Bottle and why you should have one, too!
Who doesn’t love getting a present in the mail? Writer Linda Tsai weighs the pros and cons of the many snail mail subscription boxes you can order, from beauty products to kid’s clothes. Linda is auditioning for a staff writer position on BargainBabe.com! Missed the audition announcement? Here it is. Each day last week we ran one audition post. Tomorrow we will publish the final
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
