A few years ago, I was “stupid” broke. I say “stupid” because the reason for my lack of funds had nothing to do with serious things, like medical bills or job loss. I was broke because of very bad decisions when it came to saving money. I was contemplating a job change, and considering committing a serious money sin: cashing out a 401(k) just to
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Best free calorie counter apps to live healthy
If you are at the starting line of a healthier life, or have simply veered off course, a food calorie counter app is a great first step. There are several weight loss apps, exercise trackers and online food journals to choose from. We scoured the interwebs and found the best of the best for what you need. Best free calorie counter apps to live healthy
Cheap date ideas for Valentine’s Day
Cheap Valentine’s Day date ideas, you say? Yes friends, Hallmark’s favorite holiday is just around the corner. If you find yourself with a date but not a lot of dough, we have come up with some creative dates that will leave your heart and your wallet big. Five cheap date ideas for Valentine’s Day
New Coupons and Products Reviews Coming!
Wanted to let you know that we are adding new features to BargainBabe.com, including grocery coupons and product reviews! You may have already noticed that we’ve featured a few of our favorite products: Bobbi raved about her Blendtec blender She shared her favorite childhood toys and family games And she endorsed the Contingo waterseal water bottle as “the best” Look out for at least one product
Should I Reveal My Net Worth?
My husband and I have been thinking a lot about our net worth and I’m tempted to share the figure with you. Should I? We’re both big savers – mostly out of insecurity that we won’t have enough money someday – but I’ve never shared how much our savings add up to. With anybody. Part of the issue is privacy, and part of it is
Save Money On Groceries: Stop Buying These Foods
I’m saving money on groceries by shrinking my grocery list. Nope, I’m not starving myself. I’m just being smarter about what I toss in my grocery cart. Instead of buying convenience items, I’m cooking, baking, and shredding things myself. You too can cut down on costs and make items healthier at home by making them yourself. These are the 25 foods you should cross off
How to Make Dog Food
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
10 Tips for Healthy Eating on a Budget
Before I became a vegetarian – and overall healthy eater – six years ago, I thought healthy eating on a budget was impossible. To me, it meant spending the equivalent of college tuition on foods I can’t pronounce or involved wizard-like culinary skills. Could I be a vegetarian and still pay rent? Can you eat gluten-free on the cheap? Can you feed your kids nutritious
Dollar Stores: Shopping Smart at 99 Cents Only Store
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.
6 DIY Pallet Projects
I love do it yourself project that allow you to take old items and upcycle them into new goods. So when I found the video from GrowOrganic.com on how to make a vertical garden using rescued pallets, I couldn’t resist sharing it with you. But that’s not all you can make with pallets. I share 6 DIY pallet projects below.
11 Tips For Eating Gluten Free On The Cheap
Maintaining a gluten free diet isn’t easy or cheap. Though going gluten free is a popular trend right now, for those who suffer from Celiac disease, a gluten free diet is a must to keep symptoms at bay. Gluten free products are pricey so I’m sharing 11 tips for eating gluten free on the cheap — without giving up the flavor! Thanks to reader Bill for
How My Mother Saved $208 on Milk
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
A reader submits her credit card bill for FREE advice!
I’m super excited that the first BargainBabe.com reader, who I’ll call Joanne, anonymously submitted her credit card bill to receive free, constructive, and supportive advice to reduce her credit card bill! I have nine suggestions for Joanne that will shave hundreds, of not thousands, of dollars off her credit card bill of $4,985.82. My offer still stands for anyone else who wants help lowering their
Want to peek at another’s credit card bill?
Well here’s your chance! I’m calling on readers to share their credit card bills. This offer is open to ANYONE who wants to receive free, supportive, and constructive feedback on how you can reduce expenses. I don’t want to know who you are, so redact all sensitive information on your bill before sending to me. Here’s how to get FREE feedback on cutting your credit















