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If you haven’t already heard, we are celebrating BargainBabe.com’s third anniversary by giving away 35 prizes! Julia asked you to share your favorite way to save money and the giveaway post was flooded with comments. Get inspiration from fellow BargainBabe.com readers!
The most popular way our readers like to save money is…
Using coupons.
Reader Kat said:
My favorite way to save money is by using coupons — in every form! Paper, electronic, downloadable, printable, codes, you name it. I’ve only been couponing since March of last year, and I’ve already saved thousands of dollars.
Want to save money like Kat? Search our Coupon Database to find all sorts of coupons. Just print and redeem! If you’re new to couponing, learn how to shrink your grocery bill with Grocery University.
Eating out less and cooking at home.
Marie said:
Favorite way to save money is cooking at home. Healthier too!
Need inspiration? Go through our recipes to find one that suites your taste. If you like dining out, watch Bargain Babe reveal secrets to getting restaurant discounts.
Swapping. Shopping secondhand stores and garage sales.
Sarah says:
My favorite way to save is to never buy clothing full-priced and to use the local goodwill prices as my standard for a very good deal ie $4 for most items and $7 for dresses and jeans.
Bobbi said it a while back, friends don’t let friends pay retail. We share deals, sales, and coupon codes in our daily coupon and freebie post to save you a bundle on items you need.
Sticking to a budget.
Jen Y said:
My favorite way to save is keep a budget — really, I can do all the extras like couponing, shopping thrift stores, ect but without knowing what is coming in, what’s going out & why I don’t save money.
If you don’t have a budget, here are three ways to budget. Find out which one works for you and stick with it!
Nixing frivolous expenses like cable.
Elizabeth says:
I think a thrifty attitude is the best way to save money — being constantly aware of your spending! For me, though, getting rid of cable has been one of the best things I’ve done to save a bit of cash.
Keep up the thrifty attitude by dropping anything that is not necessary. I’ve never had cable and I haven’t missed out. Check out these site to watch TV for free.
Using daily deals.
Jaqueline says:
I once got a $40 meal at a local BBQ place for $5 thanks to a Groupon and a $5 off email deal that I received from Groupon.
A reader recently asked what daily deal sites she should be monitoring. See what advice she received from the Bargain Babe community.
Using Swagbucks.
Pam says:
My favorite way to save money is Swagbucks. I get so much with my Amazon Gift Cards.
Get the low down on Swagbucks and become a member to score freebies. This is how BB and I get our Starbucks gift cards!
Lowering the heating bill.
T says:
I save $$ by keeping thermostat on 62 in winter and 74 in summer.
Bobbi recently shared how to save money on your heating bill. Check out her suggestions.
Hitting the library and second-run movie theaters for cheap flicks.
Sue says:
I always try to have a coupon for everything. Also we always get our movies from the library.
Catch the latest film, with these twelve ways to save money on movie tickets.
Following BargainBabe.com!
Allisha says:
This blog has given me so many ideas, tips, and tricks on how to save money and live life fully. I don’t remember how I managed to find this blog site but, I am so glad I did!
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Welcome to Bargain Babe! I’m Mara, and I’m so glad you’re here. I am an obsessive bargain hunter and penny pincher, and I am determined to live a full life without EVER paying full price.
I use Bargain Babe to save, of course; as well as all forms of coupons, free discount memberships with various retailers like SteinMart, etc. and staying on a budget. Money is tight for everyone these days so we all have to do everything we can.
My husband and I also publish a coupon magazine (AmericanSaver.com is our website) that not only has coupons but also has an article “Check It Out” that has ideas to help our readers save time, save money and have more fun…
It sounds a little illogical maybe, but I save money by using my credit cards. I’m a careful shopper, but I put everything I can on 3 reward cards that I have. I figure if I have to spend money on things like groceries and gas I might as well get something back for it. I earn reward points on the cards that I accumulate and either cash out or redeem for merchandise. This last Christmas, we finally got a 46″ HD TV and a blue-ray dvd player from the rewards from 2 of the cards. No money needed from the family budget! Caution, this method is only good if you pay off your credit cards every month. No running balances allowed.
@Donna Awesome tip! Definitely not for those that do not pay their credit cards in full once the bill arrives.
The 99 cents only store is a great source for fresh produce!
I save money by using my coupons and putting my savings in a savings account for vacations, debt elimination and holidays.
Almost without fail, I have received coupons via internet or postal mail after writing to a company with a question about availability or something else about their product. These are coupons with value, usually above and beyond the value found in the Sunday circulars. I do not get the Sunday paper which is another good reason!