Coupons, Freebies, and Tips to Save Money Every Day
I heard the most bizarre story on NPR about a broker who resells weddings that have been called off by the bride and groom. To avoid losing deposits for the caterer, venue, and more, the broker resells the wedding to a couple who would rather not plan their own wedding! Plus, the couple that steps in gets a nice discount. Is the bridal broker taking
Eileen writes in with an easy tip to avoid buying gift bags, which can easily cost $3-$4! I have started to purchase cloth bags to use to “wrap” presents. Our grocery store had team-themed bags closed out at $1.50 each. They are heavy duty and will hold the heavier and bigger presents without ripping. Afterward, they can utilize them as grocery bags or our grandchildren
Several months ago, pantry moths attacked my kitchen. I spent days cleaning out every nook and cranny and had to throw out half of the items in my pantry. Ouch. What a waste of money. After that, I vowed to store my grains, seeds, and nuts in glass jars. Now I’ve got a great collection of recycled glass jars. Here are 15 ideas for up-cycling
The other day, my non-frugal hubby came home with $40 of drugstore products that I could have bought for $8 at the dollar store. I smiled sweetly and made a mental note to keep these items in stock so he doesn’t run out. (Smiling sweetly is my secret to a long marriage.) Although the quality of the items sold at the dollar stores varies greatly,
I was window shopping on Etsy when I spotted an awesome mail organizer. It had everything we needed to stay organized – a state of bliss for me. Only problem was, the price tag was $220. OUCH! Here’s how I made a very similar shabby chic mail organizer for just $36, saving myself a whopping $183.
We love cheap cinder blocks here at BargainBabe.com because they’re great for DIY projects! You may recall that BB redecorated her home on the cheap using the blocks a few years ago. So when I found this video from ThriftyFun on how to make your own cinder block planters, I couldn’t wait to share it with you. This do it yourself project is not only
My mother made milk once a week when I was growing up. That’s right, I said she made milk. From powder. Almost three decades later, as I buy TWO GALLONS of milk a week to feed Lucy (okay, Hubs does the grocery shopping 95% of the time, but you know what I mean), I realize how much money my Mom must have saved feeding us powdered
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?
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
Love to save money at Target? I do too! The bullseye is the perfect stop if you need to get anything from groceries, clothes, shoes, media, and more! That’s also why every trip can be filled with temptation. Here are my top 12 ways to save money at Target.
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.
Have you ever thought about renting out your home while you’re on vacation? Doing so can save you money! It’s never been easier with so many websites available that allow home owners to rent out their property with a click of a button. I compare six vacation rental home sites to find you the best deal below.
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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