Bobbi's Bargains

Have a free priceless experience

2011-12-14T08:31:00.000-08:00

I am going to have a free priceless experience with my two teenagers. We are going to work a shift decorating a Rose Bowl float.Several years ago, I spent the afternoon working on a Rose Bowl Parade float. I was next to a group of a dozen or so people who told me that they had gathered together for several decades, one day a year, to help decorate the floats. They had traveled from near

Super cheap activities to keep teens occupied

2011-11-23T11:33:00.000-08:00

So, you are about to have a houseful of family - young and old. The men want to watch TV, the women want to talk and the kids are bored out of their minds unless they are plugged into their electronic devices.Wouldn't it be nice to have something different to do using just the items you already have in your house?Here are five fun and time consuming activities to occupy your tweens and teens (and

Thanksgiving calculator for shopping

2011-11-21T13:12:00.000-08:00

Here's a sweet calculator to help you figure out what you need to buy to cook up your Thanksgiving feast.You can plug in how many people are eating. You can separate into meat eaters and non-meat eaters.It's pretty helpful. It is set up in an excel spreadsheet. Pretty cool.

Handmade present ideas that I love

2011-11-21T10:04:00.000-08:00

I love handmade presents. I love to give them and I love to get them. My most prized possessions are handmade gifts that I have received. They are irreplacable. You can always buy a new ipod, dvd, or car. But replacing a handmade, one-of-a-kind cross stitch, sweater, picture or poem is impossible.For those people that think that they just aren't creative or imaginative and can't think of what

My very best pregnancy tip - natural heartburn relief

2011-11-18T15:25:00.000-08:00

If you happen to be pregnant, and you known who you are, then you may be experiencing now or in the future, HEARTBURN!You can run out and buy yourself a bulk supply of TUMS or grab one bag of this magic, all natural heartburn remedy. I really like natural health remedies like my article on How to avoid heat exhaustion.I know lots of pregnant women who have spent their entire pregnancies

You're Invited to a Food Swap

2011-06-20T00:03:00.000-07:00

Have you heard of Food Swapping? It's a great way to trade your homemade and homegrown goodies for other people's homemade and homegrown goodies.Just a few weeks ago, I went to my first food swap and became a food swap junkie! Yep. I'm hooked. I think food swapping is the most fun... well, since clothes swapping.So, I've decided to host a food swap this Saturday, June 25th at 11:00 am as part of

Frugal beauty tip

2011-05-16T07:29:00.000-07:00

I received this wonderful beauty tip and movie trivia from Tanii, the daughter of movie and TV actress, Anne Dore."When I was growing up, Turkish towels were very much in vogue. (The Turkish towel has a long and rich history. Its weave is distinct in that it has “piles” similar to woven carpets, unlike regular towels with a flat weave so prevalent for so long.)At the time, I didn’t know why these

Save money by cooking fresh

2011-05-11T09:23:00.001-07:00

I was lucky enough to grow up in a household that often included my mother, both grandmothers, and my great aunt. All of these incredible ladies felt most comfortable in the kitchen. I spent at least half of my early years sitting at the kitchen table watching them whip up stews, sauces, jams, cookies and pies. All from scratch.It's not like they ever really showed me how to do anything. I just

The world changes when you become a mother

2011-05-08T12:03:00.000-07:00

Almost 20 years ago, I wrote the following letter to my best friend. I was weeks away from delivering my first child.19 December 1991Dearest Amy,Here I sit, much too early in the morning, awake not because my child is hungry (as will be the case in a few short weeks,) but because he now takes up the room that my bladder used to occupy.Sitting here eating my prenatally correct organic granola with

Mother's Day freebies

2011-05-05T11:25:00.000-07:00

There are so many great freebies out there for Mother's Day. Here are some of the ones that I have discovered.Free Breakfast on Mother's Day before 11:00 am at IKEAFree admission to public gardens on May 6th for National Public Gardens Day.TCBY is giving free frozen yogurt to moms on Sunday, May 8th. Your local Lowes is running a free Mother's Day Build and Grow Clinic on Saturday, May 7th. Take

BobbisBargains is now on Facebook

2011-05-05T10:48:00.000-07:00

I'm excited to let you know that BobbisBargains is now on Facebook.Just click on the "like" button on the top right of the blog page to get BobbisBargains notices on your facebook page. Or go directly to the page on Facebook and click on the like icon there.The web address is www.facebook.com/BobbisBargains.The reason I am so excited is that it will now be super easy for me to share with you all

Free trees at Lowes on Earth Day

2011-04-16T08:40:00.000-07:00

Lowes is giving away one million trees on Earth Day, Saturday, April 23rd, 2011.What a great way to celebrate the day.If you don't have a yard to plant this tree in, then get one and plant it in your mom's yard or your friend's yard or your kid's school yard.Trees, planted in the proper place can shade your house, dropping the temperature considerably and saving you from 10-50% on air

Perfect hard boiled eggs

2011-02-01T16:15:00.000-08:00

I love hard boiled eggs. They are relatively cheap, nutritious, and easy to eat. I have a pot just dedicated to just this task. My dad spent years perfecting the art of boiling eggs and he passed on his secrets to me. Now, I reveal them to my readers. The steps to obtaining perfect hard boiled eggs are: Purchase the best free range organic eggs you can find or afford. I get mine at Trader

Original factory brochures for American cars

2010-12-09T08:12:00.000-08:00

My father was REALLY into cars. Every year he would gather up the new car brochures from the dealer. He would come home, spread them out on the kitchen table and pour over the pages dreaming of the new car he would get.If this scenerio reminds you of yourself or someone you know, then you will be thrilled to know about Hans Tore Tangerud's love2xlr8 (love to accelerate) web car site. He has

Flash Mobs - what are they and how to join

2010-12-08T08:03:00.000-08:00

Flash Mobs are becoming the new rage. Just in case you haven't heard of or seen one, a flash mob is a large group of people who assemble suddenly in a public place, perform an unusual and pointless act for a brief time, then quickly disperse.Well known examples of flash mobs are:The T-Mobile Welcome Home DanceFrozen Grand CentralMichael Jackson Dance TributeRecently, the one of the top rated TV

Free Paper Dolls

2010-12-06T05:35:00.000-08:00

When I was a little girl, I loved paper dolls. I had a small pair of sharp scissors so I could make the delicate cuts. I stored the completed outfits and dolls in a specially decorated cigar box. My doll had some sort of metal lining and small magnets that got attached to the clothes so that they would stick. Cool stuff!I haven't seen paper dolls in a long time, and I felt sorry for the little

Frugal Holiday Ideas - entertainment, gifts and greeting

2010-12-04T12:20:00.000-08:00

The bells are jingling, the candles are burning, and the budgets are straining.You can have a great holiday without breaking the budget. Check out two recent articles I wrote for Bargain Babe.Gifts that keep giving - The best gifts are ones that last all year long. In this post, I give some ideas and links to gift ideas such as Theater Extra subscriptions for practically free theater tickets and

How to buy an air conditioner

2010-09-05T10:15:00.000-07:00

It’s HOT and you blew it by ignoring my advice to buy an air conditioner during the winter. Before you make an impulse buy, do a bit of mathematics for best results.The first thing you need to do is measure the space that you want to cool. You need to know the square footage, which is easy to figure out. Just measure the floor. Measure in one direction and then measure in the other direction.

How to get discount theater tickets

2010-09-05T07:37:00.000-07:00

I love The Theater and I go as often as I can. I’m not sitting in the high priced seats, but I’ve learned to get great tickets at equally great discounts. I like to sit in the front row of the cheapest seats. If I can’t get the front row, then I get the back row because I can stand up or sit on something if there is a head in my way. I’ve found that the cheapest seats (especially in a small

Free full length movies on YouTube

2010-08-27T10:44:00.000-07:00

Looking for a movie on a site that you know won't give you a virus along with entertainment?YouTube has added a movie component. Now you can watch movies on YouTube. Some are free and some are rentals. The selection isn't the greatest right now, but there are a few that interest me: My Date with Drew, The Best of the Three Stooges, and Undiscovered.I am sure that YouTube Movies is going to grow

25 uses for coffee filters

2010-08-13T10:26:00.000-07:00

I received the following list of 25 uses for coffee filters as an email with no known author. This list is just too good not to pass on. So,if you are the author, please let me know and I'll credit you. Meanwhile, check out this list of uses for something most of us have in our cupboard. (My favorite is #10 - what a great idea!)Coffee filters .... Who knew! And you can buy 1,000 at the Dollar

Great book talks about Bobbi's Bargains

2010-08-05T18:28:00.000-07:00

Several months ago I had the pleasure of getting interviewed by the lovely Evelyn Sacks. She was doing research on a book about "How to get even more out of your child's day for less."I had a great time talking with her and sharing some of my bargain viewpoints and tips. (see pages 13, 14 & 94)Today I received my copy of the book in the mail. It's SUCH a cool book and three whole pages talk about

How the little things add up

2010-08-03T08:55:00.000-07:00

Budget Planner - Mint.comNifty little gadget to see how your spending adds up. Click on one of the side tabs and enter the amount of times per week/month you spend on this item. Watch it add up.If the above picture is too small for you to see, then go here.Even if you don't spend on these EXACT items, well... you'll get the idea.

Buy a computer for less than $100

2010-06-24T18:29:00.000-07:00

From Dangerous Dan:Believe it or not...It's small. It's cheap. It ain't a screamer. BUT, it you need a small computer (7" screen) with WiFi, an SD card reader, three USB ports and not a lot of storage (2GB)for a computer that is under $100, then this is your baby.Or, if you need something a bit bigger and faster (are you an American?) that is a brand name, Dell has your item. It

Appreciation 101

2010-06-20T11:18:00.000-07:00

Recently I received an unexpected “Thank You” present. It arrived with a note of appreciation. The gift wasn’t a trip around the world or four dozen long stemmed roses. It was a Klutz book superhero starter kit with a red cape. I had mentioned in a recent article I wrote for Bargain Babe that it was something I would like. Never in a million years did I think anyone would actually get it for me.

The Frugal Festival was fabulous

2010-06-19T21:49:00.000-07:00

Just need to send a high five to the organizers of the Frugal Festival that occurred this past weekend in North Hollywood, CA. Check out the pictures of 2010 Frugal Festival Summer swap and you'll want to make sure you attend the next one. (Check out the picture of Bargain Babe and me in my fabulous red "appreciation" cape.)There were mountains of clothes sorted into categories when the swappers

Frugal Festival Swap - June 19, 2010 - North Hollywood, CA

2010-06-15T07:57:00.000-07:00

A fabulous swap is happening this Saturday, June 19th, 2010 in North Hollywood, CA at 11020 Magnolia, just east of Lankershim. It is the Frugal Festival Summer Swap.The Frugal Festival is the brainchild of bargainista Julia Scott, Bargain Babe. In its second year, the festival has morphed into an upscale clothing and swap organized by The Swapaholics that promises some awesome scores for

Free TV show tickets

2010-06-14T08:00:00.000-07:00

Looking for a really fun, educational and free experience? Get a ticket to be part of the audience of a TV show.Every day in Los Angeles and New York, there are TV shows being filmed that need people to fill the studio audience. Audience members are needed so much that the tickets are always free. Sometimes you can even get paid to be in the audience.Of course, it is harder to get the super

Obon Festival - unique family adventure

2010-05-31T09:14:00.001-07:00

Looking for something different for a family outing?From my friend, Naomi, who has helped many, many teens to grow into fine adults has let me know about the ancient Buddhist Obon festivals to honor and remember one's ancestors that includes joyous folk dancing, religious observances and traditional Japanese foods. Apparently this festival is the most authentic cultural event remaining in

How to have a fabulous wedding on a shoestring

2010-05-18T16:52:00.000-07:00

Do you know what I think is the most financially scary image? A woman with a copy of “Brides” magazine in her hands. It means that this person has entered into a land of overpriced, over hyped, unnecessary desires that promise the perfect day at the possible price of destroying the very union the event is celebrating.In other words, spending a fortune on a wedding can be dangerous to your

Jet Propulsion Lab open house - May 15 & 16, 2010

2010-05-12T09:01:00.000-07:00

For those of you interested in space, rockets and the like, the Jet Propulsion Lab (JPL) in Pasadena, CA is having an open house this weekend.Here is an opportunity to go through the guarded gates and learn a thing or two about what goes on at JPL. A fabulous free family field trip, especially for anyone who has a child interested in this field.http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/events/open-house.cfmIf

Free comic book day 2010

2010-04-30T13:29:00.000-07:00

No kidding. Free comic book day is the first Saturday of May each year. This year, the first Saturday is May 1, 2010.Comic book stores all over North America and the world will be giving away free comic books.Find your closest participating store here.Which free comic did you choose?

Commit random acts of kindness

2010-04-27T19:53:00.000-07:00

Yesterday while working on ridding my garden of its ample supply of weeds, I noticed the little postal truck making its way up my very steep street. It was a hot day and I was sweating and thought about how warm the postal worker (in her non-breathing polyester postal uniform must be.) So I went into the house and got a glass of ice water and handed it to her as she arrived at my mailbox. She

Bobbi's Bargains guest blogging on Bargain Babe blog

2010-03-31T11:17:00.000-07:00

What could be finer than a romp through flower fields?How about finding out that Bobbi will be a regular guest blogger on the Bargain Babe blog?Check out my official introduction and my first post on (of course) garage sales. You can also read up on my insights into decorating Easter eggs.Go check out Bargain Babe's site. Subscribe to her email list so you won't miss any of my invaluable

OK Go - This Too Shall Pass - Rube Goldberg-like Machine Video

2010-03-04T09:34:00.000-08:00

When I was little, I used to go to an amusement park in Southwestern Pennsylvania called, Kennywood Park. Kennywood was known for it's antique merry-go-round and roller coasters. However, I loved Kennywood because of a small attraction (in a glassed case) that housed a Rube Goldberg contraption. I was fascinated watching how all the gears, strings, old boots, bowling balls and other assorted

California and Worldwide Library Search

2010-03-03T21:14:00.000-08:00

Anyone that knows me, knows that I simply love libraries. I think that they are one of the greatest assets we have. I also love that there is something that is being done with my tax dollars that I agree with.I just found this great site where you can search for materials and find out which libraries have it.I have this very, very rare book that I always search for when I am looking to see how

Free Paper Toys

2010-02-28T05:36:00.000-08:00

When I was teaching crafts at a school with a limited art budget, I became quite adept at coming up with art projects that required nothing more than paper, scissors and some folding skills.Oh, I surely wish that I had known about Marilyn Scott-Waters' wonderful free paper toys site. I think we would have made each and every project on her list.There are dozens and dozens of simply beautiful

Maker Faire 2010 coming to New York, Detroit and the Bay area

2010-02-24T06:54:00.000-08:00

If you have been following my blog, you will know that I am a huge fan of Maker Faire - the DIYer's Disneyland.Our family has been making a yearly pilgrimage to the weekend long cutting-edge tech, craft and eco-friendly event since its inception.You can read my past posts on Maker Faire here.I've always felt sorry for my East Coast friends who were never going to have a chance to experience this

A couple fun sites

2010-02-23T22:16:00.001-08:00

I just ran across some new and fun daily bargain sites that you might enjoy:Koupon Karen - oh gosh, this site is fun. Lots of freebies, hot deals and coupons.If you are into impulse bargain buying, then you might want to check out dailycheckout.com - they have "today only" super deals.Hope you enjoy these two sites.Remember, Bobbi's Bargains is not about letting you know about the latest $1 off

Tips for posting items for sale on Craigslist

2010-02-22T19:19:00.000-08:00

Price items with pictures.State your specific price. Note whether it is firm or best offer.Only one item per listing.Make the subject heading indicate exactly what you are selling.To avoid spammers and con artists - state local pick ups only. Cash only.Be real about your pricing. I don't care that you paid $500 for the chair 10 years ago. You are only going to get MAX $50 for it now. Maybe

A Valentine's Day to Remember

2010-02-13T11:52:00.000-08:00

The following article was written by me and featured as the cover story in February issue of the Voice of the Village newspaper. It is my gift to you, my readers, on this Valentine's Day. - BobbiI have discovered one of the happiest jobs on the planet – Valentine’s Day Flower Delivery Person. It’s like Santa Claus with petals! Who doesn’t like getting flowers?... especially on Valentine’s

See We are the World 25 for Haiti video

2010-02-13T11:47:00.000-08:00

I love this song. I love what it stands for. I love the fact that the husband of one of my dearest friends has been on the front lines helping in the "hospitals" in Haiti. You can read his story here.Watch the new video. Help how you can. Remember that there are people much closer than Haiti that need your help. Perhaps as close as your neighbor. Reach out and help another.

Free Admissions on Presidents Day

2010-02-10T09:19:00.000-08:00

Looking for something fun and frugal to do on Presidents Day?Target has been sponsoring free days at museums around the country this year. Presidents Day is one of those days for some museums. Click here to find out where and when the Target Family Free Days are in your area.Do a web search using the words "free admission on Presidents Day"+"your state/home town."Here are some results:New York

Send a "Wicked" Valentine

2010-02-08T09:44:00.000-08:00

The promotion department of the Broadway Musical "Wicked" has come up with a nice little gimmick for those of us who love the show's music.You can customize a free Valentine's card for your love with images and music from the soundtrack.Of course, there is also a link to buy tickets to the show or download (not for free) the songs from iTunes or buy the album from their online store.I love the

2010 Super Bowl XLIV Commercials

2010-02-08T07:30:00.000-08:00

What does this posting have to do with bargains?You didn't have to spend Sunday afternoon watching the Super Bowl just to see the commercials. Think of the time you saved.Here they are.&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;a href="http://video.msn.com/?mkt=en-us&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;from=metadatawidget_en-us_foxpsorts_videocentral&amp;amp;amp;

Send Baby Mail just like the Super Bowl E*Trade commercials

2010-02-07T15:57:00.000-08:00

If you liked Elf Yourself, then you are sure to life Baby Mail. You can type in your message and it will translate into a male or female voice (your choice) with a video of a baby.You can upload your own pictures and record (via phone or mic) your own voice.Send a Baby Mail. It's sure to crash the servers in the next 24 hours and make lots of money for E*Trade.The same group that is bringing

Grammar Girl - quick and dirty grammar tips

2010-02-02T11:26:00.000-08:00

Want to sound like you went to an Ivy League school? Use proper grammar. Want to sound like an illiterate boob? Don't use proper grammar. It's pretty basic.I must admit that I am not always the Queen of Grammar, but I know a link to someone that is:Grammar Girl.Using proper grammar in resumes and letters to potential employers is a sure way to improve your chances of getting hired.If you are

Rights and Responsibilities when you turn 18 years old

2010-02-01T11:54:00.001-08:00

I am constantly amazed when I talk to 19 and 20 year olds to find out that they have already trashed their credit or were taken in by some scam on the internet. Or worse, that they have unwittingly committed and been convicted of some minor crime that is going to be on their record for the rest of their lives.When someone turns 18 years old in the United States, the rules of the game change.It

Fix sagging auto headliner for a dollar

2010-01-28T13:13:00.001-08:00

When I first moved out to sunny (translation: HOT) southern California, my poor aged east coast car reacted badly.First, my rear view mirror fell off my wind shield. The intense heat melted the glue and the weight of my 50-foot rear view mirrors just caused them to plop onto the floor - yikes!Then, the fabric on the inside roof of the car started to sag. What the heck? I never saw such a thing

Really Really Free Swap in Pasadena on Saturday, January 30, 2010

2010-01-26T16:33:00.000-08:00

For my bargain friends who are in the Los Angeles area.... there is a Really, Really Free Swap and Potluck on Saturday, January 30th from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm.(Note to my readers that are not in the LA area.... don't be bummed that this swap isn't near you... find out how to have a free swap and create one in YOUR area. They are easy and fun.)The Really Really Free Swap this Saturday is being put

Organic Fruits & Veggies delivered to your door

2010-01-24T15:30:00.001-08:00

Want to know the best bargain? Good health. Think of the money that you save by having a healthy body. One of the things you can do to maintain good health is to eat organic fruits and vegetables.After years of looking, I finally found a company that will deliver organic fruits and veggies right to my door! If you live in California, you can use them too. If you don't live in California,

Support your local closeout store

2010-01-12T15:23:00.000-08:00

I am always on the look out for new closeout stores. Little shops that some entrepreneurial sort has found the guts to open up. My favorite store of all time - Gabriel Brothers - was just a little hut at the end of a dead end alley the first time I ever saw it. Now it there are dozens of Gabriel Brothers stores spread throughout Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Maryland. Their slogan is "Gabes

Holiday Gift Giving on a Budget

2009-12-18T16:39:00.000-08:00

The Holiday Season is upon us.For many people, the holiday season means gift giving and the good feeling one gets when giving someone special, something special. Unfortunately, this can also mean the trashing of already stretched budgets.I love gift giving. The question is how to get through the season with as much good gift giving feeling as possible and yet have your budget still be intact.The

How to test cell phone reception at your house before signing contract

2009-12-16T09:46:00.000-08:00

Trying to figure out which cell phone company to sign up with is a pretty complicated process. Not only are you looking for the best cell phone plan, but you also have to figure out if the reception will be any good in the places you will be using the phone the most.I know many people who have cell phones that do not get adequate reception in their homes or office. We've all seen people pacing

Free Inkjet Printer Ink

2009-12-14T09:52:00.000-08:00

Over the years, the cost of printers has gotten lower and lower. Sometimes you can get a new printer for practically nothing (with rebates.) But, the cost to buy the ink is absurdly high.I used to shell out almost $100 dollars to get a set of replacement ink cartridges for my color inkjet printer.Then, I discovered I could buy ink cartridges for a fraction of the cost of buying them at Staples

Oprah's O Magazine for $5

2009-12-13T15:55:00.000-08:00

If you or someone you know likes Oprah's O Magazine, then this is the best deal you'll ever find.Amazon.com is running a one-week sale for a year's subscription for only $5.This is a 89% savings. THAT is my definition of a sale.Heck, even if you don't like O Magazine, it is a great deal. Magazine subscriptions make a great gift that keeps giving all year long.Click here for O, The Oprah

Free Swap in Los Angeles - Sunday, December 20, 2009

2009-12-12T08:46:00.000-08:00

What is a Free Swap?A Free Swap is like a garage sale, but everything is free.You bring some of your stuff (make it good stuff, NOT broken, torn, dirty stuff) and then you take some of the stuff that other people bring.What kind of stuff to bring?Clothes, housewares, music/film/books, crafts, homemade goodies, tools, toys, garden fresh vegetables, games, art, electronics that work, stuff you got

A new online media viewer - Clicker.com

2009-11-13T16:21:00.000-08:00

I'm not a big TV watcher. As a matter of fact, I stopped getting cable TV many years ago. I do have a few favorite shows from the past and a few from the present that I do like to watch. Not enough to pay ridiculous prices for cable or to open up my living room to endless advertisements, but enough to seek them out for viewing online.Of course, there is YouTube for watching just about anything

Calculators to help you buy, rent, get out of debt and decide

2009-11-02T08:22:00.000-08:00

I'm pretty good with basic math. I don't mind long lists of numbers. I actually enjoy balancing my checkbook. But when it comes to figuring out if it is better to buy or rent a home or how much my mortgage will ACTUALLY cost, it's just too much to figure.Thankfully, there are some handy-dandy online calculators that will let you know the truth. (I suggest that you sit down before you

International Bargain Shopping

2009-10-23T13:39:00.000-07:00

From Here To Uncertainty from FromHereToUncertainty on Vimeo.I know some brave and wonderful people who quit their job, sold their stuff, got rid of their house and took their kids and their lives on a trip to Europe. They are chronicling their adventures on a site called From Here to Uncertainty.After reading one of their blog entries about a joke their kids played on Brenna (the mom) while

Free Balloon Rides in Orange County, CA

2009-10-19T10:27:00.000-07:00

I have always wanted to take a balloon ride. I'm pretty sure my desire to do so comes from the scene in the Wizard of Oz where the "no-longer Great and Powerful Oz" flies away. I was always sooo upset with Dorothy for missing that ride.Now, you don't have to miss the ride and you can do it for FREE!!Get this. There is a Great Park being constructed in Orange County. It is on the site of the

The Easy Way to Stop Smoking

2009-10-18T19:30:00.000-07:00

The average cost of a pack of cigarettes in the United States is around $5.The average smoker smokes a pack of cigarettes a day.5 x 365 = $1825One thousand, eight hundred, twenty-five dollars.... literally up in smoke.If you are planning on smoking a pack of cigarettes a day for forty years, it will cost you $73,000 (without inflation.)How would you like to save $73,000?There is an awesome book

Research colleges for free at College Prowler

2009-10-02T07:54:00.000-07:00

Extensive college research site, College Prowler, is now free. Due to a change in business model, College Prowler has opened their site up for free registration.College Prowler began its life as a site that gave the inside scoop on colleges by surveying students who were currently enrolled regarding what the school was REALLY like. Each school then got a report card on key points such as

Disney to give away one million free park passes to community volunteers

2009-10-01T08:58:00.000-07:00

In 2009, Disney gave free admission to everyone on their birthday.In 2010, Disney intends to give one million volunteers free admission to a Disney theme park in exchange for a day of service in their communities. This program is called, "Give a Day. Get a Disney Day."The program begins on January 1, 2010, but you can sign up now to receive an email reminder and updates on the program.You will

Free Museum Days - Los Angeles and Orange County - October 3rd & 4th, 2009

2009-10-01T08:24:00.000-07:00

One of the reasons to live in a metropolitan area are the excellent museums. Below is a listing of museums that will be participating in the upcoming "Museums Free-For-All in the Los Angeles and Orange County areas. If you don't live in Southern California, don't worry. I'm sure there are free museum days in your area as well. Here are links for free museum days in San Francisco, Seattle,

Hear Susan Boyle's new single - White Horses

2009-09-15T11:10:00.000-07:00

The Lady is not disappointing us. Just "leaked" - the single "White Horses" from her upcoming album "I Dreamed a Dream." The album has topped the best selling album charts, yet isn't set to be released for another two months! You can pre-order the album here or click on the link to my recommends on the top right hand corner of this page.At the time that I got this link from YouTube, there were

Thrift Store Shopping links and tips

2009-09-14T08:54:00.000-07:00

I just LOVE thrift stores. Nothing like stumbling upon a great thrift store while strolling through a undiscovered area of any town.The only thing that beats finding a new great thrift store is finding a new great article with links on how to FIND new and great thrift stores. Let's face it... you can stumble around many a town looking for a thrift store and not find it without a map. Kind of

Save Philly's Free Library System

2009-09-14T07:14:00.000-07:00

I just found out that Philadelphia is "threatening" to close down their Free Library System on October 2, 2009, due to lack of funds.People of Philadelphia and the United States... Wake UP!!The Free Public Library system is one of the best uses of my tax dollars. I have personally saved well over a quarter of a million dollars by using the Public Library System. Inside a library, anyone can

McDonalds Afterschool Snack Coupons

2009-09-11T17:17:00.000-07:00

OK... this is a hard post for me because I really am not a huge fan of McDonalds food (or any fast food for that matter), but this is such a great little deal that I have to pass it on.The McDonalds Afterschool Snack Coupons will be available starting October 1st, 2009You pay $1 for a book of 12 coupons. The coupons are for:- 3 baked pies- 3 small apple juices or juice jugs- 3 small cones- 3

Free Night of Theatre 2009 USA

2009-09-11T15:30:00.000-07:00

Theatre Communications Group has announced that Thursday, October 15th, 2009 is the date for their 5th Annual Free Night of Theatre throughout the United States.Last year, 650 theatre companies in 120 cities gave 65,000 audience members free tickets and a chance to experience live theatre.This year, the expectations are for more companies, more cities and more free tickets.There aren't any

Sell your CDs, DVDs and Games if you live in the United Kingdom

2009-09-10T07:28:00.000-07:00

Do you have unloved CDs, DVDs and Games that are sitting in stacks, bags and boxes around your house? Have you made drink coasters, mobiles and other useless pieces of artwork out of them in an attempt to save them from the landfill? Because you spent your hard earned cold cash for these shiny disks, does it just seem WRONG to toss them into the waste basket and be done with them?If you have

Free Kid's woodworking clinics - Lowe's and Home Depot

2009-09-08T16:24:00.000-07:00

When my kids were little, they loved going to the Home Depot Kid's Workshops. They had the bird house, mail box and tool carrying case they made at the clinic for years. I think we still have the apron with their name on it that they got that day.Home Depots offer their free workshops on the first Saturday of each month between 9am and noon. You can check for your local Home Depot on their

Fake Antivirus Programs

2009-09-04T20:15:00.000-07:00

This very helpful tip was offered up by The Remote Help Expert Fake or rogue antivirus programs, also called scareware (you'll see why in a moment), are applications that pretend to detect and get rid of viruses, while actually being malware themselves, or being completely useless other than to scare the user into paying to download or unlock the full version of the "

Bobbi's Bargains in Top 100+ Most Popular Personal Finance Blogs list!

2009-09-04T16:07:00.000-07:00

Oh wow! I'm excited. My lovely little blog that is dedicated to helping you spend less money, has been included in the list of the "Top 100+ Most Popular Personal Finances Blogs" at WiseBread.com.Yipee! Toss the confetti (but only if it has been recycled and is biodegradable!)

When is an Expensive Haircut a Bargain?

2009-08-31T17:35:00.000-07:00