Coupons, Freebies, and Tips to Save Money Every Day
Camping is a frugal vacation, cheaper than spending money on hotels and eating in restaurants, certainly. But if you’re not careful, camping comes with hefty start-up costs to sleep comfortably in the great outdoors and protect yourself from the elements. Whether you’ve never gone camping or you’re a seasoned pro at sleeping in the woods, here are 22 ideas to save money on camping this
Tired of the usual Thanksgiving traditions? Want to put the giving back in Thanksgiving? Try these 10 ideas. http://www.bargainbabe.com
I had a bad customer service experience at a hotel recently, and didn’t keep quiet about it. Neither should you. http://www.bargainbabe.com
Is it unethical to accept an offer of free rooms from a property but not gamble there or eat there? http://www.bargainbabe.com
Longtime reader Glenn shared a dirty secret about hotel room safes. They’re not safe at all! http://www.bargainbabe.com
The Sunday New York Times Travel section had a good article on volunteer vacations, which is when you put in time for a good cause while on vacation. A major upside is reduced cost. Here are specific volunteer vacations you can take for cheap. http://www.bargainbabe.com
We received a postcard for an offer that was so obviously fake, we had to laugh. Here is what it said…http://www.bargainbabe.com
Going somewhere? You better be getting a cash back rebate when you book flight, hotels, or car rentals! One of my favorite cash back sites, Shortcuts, has a page dedicated to cash back travel deals. New to this? Here’s my guide to how cash back rebates work. A sampling of the travel savings available: Hotels 3.5% of your purchase back from Hotels.com on Ebates 2.5%
Do you take hotel toiletries home? I found 23 amazing toiletry products at my Radisson hotel, which somehow makes me feel more at liberty to take them all. http://www.bargainbabe.com
One solution to finding cheap flights is to get off the plane early, suggestions a story in Sunday’s New York Times Magazine. But is it ethical to buy a plane ticket to Vegas when you plan to deplane in Salt Lake? http://www.bargainbabe.com
Reader Meital wrote in with a common summer vacation problem. Where can she camp for free or very cheap? http://www.bargainbabe.com
Fly from Boston to Newark for just $9 on Jetblue when you book your flight today, Apr. 28, 2011. http://www.bargainbabe.com
Hawaii can be frugal – longtime reader Glenn proves it with his 10-day jaunt for $1,501.61 – including airfare! Here is how he did it: http://www.bargainbabe.com
Finding family activities that don’t break my budget and are stimulating is a challenge. Here are five frugal family outings, plus tips on keeping it cheap. http://www.bargainbabe.com
Five must read personal finance blog posts and tips this week. http://www.bargainbabe.com
