Sometimes I procrastinate by watching cat videos (yeah, you know you do it, too). But it’s not just all fur and fluff – New York Magazine estimates Internet star Grumpy Cat is worth $1 million dollars. With merchandise, a New York Times Bestseller, another book on the way, a Friskies endorsement deal and a feature film in the works, Grumpy’s not just some cute cat, she’s
Staying Cool On The Cheap
Phew! It’s hot out there. Staying cool is easy if you follow tips from Jeff Yeager of The Cheap Life. Watch the funny video! Homemade popsicles and avoiding the sun are my secret to beating the heat. How do you stay cool during the hot summer months?
Healthy Homemade Popsicle Recipes
Making homemade popsicles is one of my favorite summer activities. I love this summer treat because it keeps me cool and it’s super cheap to make! Watch the video to learn how to make strawberry-basil limeade popsicles and keep on reading to get three of my favorite popsicle recipes below. Buying popsicle molds is an option, but you don’t have to. Make your own molds
Crafty AND Cheap Way to Wrap Father’s Day Gifts
Dazzle your Father’s Day gift by getting crafty with the wrapping. Watch the video from Modern Mom to learn how to make your Father’s Day gifts more festive by using items like ties. I love this idea so much! I’m using an old dress shirt from my dad to wrap the gift, instead of buying craft paper. I am also using an old tie for
Reusing Common Household Items
Cut down on waste and save money by reusing common household items. I’m sharing my laundry list of items I reuse. Plus, watch Jeff Yeager aka The Ultimate Cheapskate share his repurposing tips for everyday household items. Here are 25 ways to reuse common household items.
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.
How to Garden on The Cheap
I’ve been apart of a community garden for almost four years and I’m still amazed at how fulfilling and cheap it is to grow your own food — especially if you do it the cheapskate way! I particularly love learning new tips and tricks to get the most out of my garden bed so I’m sharing Jeff Yeager’s video about gardening on the cheap.
Get Your Money Tips From Pop Culture
Are you a Seinfield aficionado? I’m late to the party, but I’ve recently started watching episodes online. I’m learning about economics. I recently stumbled on a story from USA Today about university professors using pop culture to teach the subject. The comparison makes students grasp complex business concepts more easily. What have you learned from pop culture?
Living Green on the Cheap
With Earth Day coming up, so I thought I’d share this video by Jeff Yeager aka The Ultimate Cheapskate who shares some frugal ways to living green. In the past, I’ve doubted being green is frugal because buying solar panels and electric cars is a big expense. However, a reader shared how she got a deal on solar panels. Yeager keeps his suggestions simple which
12 Ways to Repurpose Wine Bottle Corks
I’m looking to update my home office nook so I set out to look for cheap ways to organize the spot. I stumbled upon a video by Thrifty Fun that features a wine cork bulletin strip and thought it was so clever that I’m sharing it with you. This also inspired me to look for other ways to repurposed an item that eventually goes straight
Student to Open Dumpster Diver Café
I stumbled upon a new Kickstarter campaign that caught my attention because it aims to change the way we think of food and money with a dumpster diver café. Maximus Thaler, a student at Tufts University, is raising money to cover rent and utilities for the Gleaners Kitchen, an “underground restaurant” that will use foods found in dumpsters for it’s dishes. Thaler’s idea has been
Video: DIY Easter Egg Decorations
Are you ready for the Easter bunny to make a stop at your home on Sunday? There’s still time to spruce up your home with DIY Easter egg decorations. I’m sharing a video by YouTube user HeyKayli, who shows you how to make this fun craft. This DIY project is easy to make! All you need is balloons, string, and starch. I’ve seen these decorations
DIY Video: Making Cinder Block Planters
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
Video Friday: How Wealth Is *really* Distributed
Not to get all political on ya, but this 6:24 video was so eye-opening that I had to share it. It looks at three things: How we think wealth in the US is distributed How we’d like wealth to be distributed How wealth is actually distributed
Make Your Own Reusable Bags
Did you know many stores give you cash back for BYOB — bringing your own bags? Though it’s only a couple of cents — it quickly adds up! In California, where I live, many cities have a ban on plastic bags so we’re saying good bye to this. We are being forced to BYOB or pay up. Reusable bags can be pricey so I’m sharing