Coupons, Freebies, and Tips to Save Money Every Day
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
Is it better to live at home and deal with parents or live on your own and struggle to pay the bills? My friend Alex and I reveal the highs and lows of our post-college living situations. No matter how many years since you finished school, where you live is a huge financial decision that impacts day to day spending – and saving. Did 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 He did not check the discounts with each store, so some of them may be outdated or invalid.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
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
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
This post originally appeared on the Bargain Hunter blog, which I wrote at the LA Daily News. A lot has changed in the past 12 years for me personally, but when it comes to finding bargains on September 11, I still feel the same way. I cannot do my job. More than ten years have passed; should I move on? I see many have; I
Christmas seems far away, but right now is the perfect time to start planning an affordable holiday. Tackling a few tasks right now will not only save you money, but keep your stress levels low when everyone else is making last minute purchases. Trust me, you’ll be glad you tackled all these tasks come mid-December! Here are 10 things you should do now to save
I love credit cards, and I also hate them. Hubs and I recently decided to limit our monthly credit card spending to $2,000. (We are successful the majority of the time). To do this I log in twice a month to check how we are doing. It takes me 10 minutes – but couldn’t my credit card company make this possible through a simple email
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
The only thing better than a tasty, cheap meal for dinner is if someone else cooks it for you! I do most of the cooking in our house, and I’m constantly asking myself what recipe to make for dinner. My main requirements are that it is quick – preferably 15 minutes or less – and a cheap meal. Here are 7 cheap meals for dinner.
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
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
