Julia Scott

All blog posts on FreeShippping.org's Go Frugal Blog written by Julia Scott.

Julia Scott writes BargainBabe.com, a blog that helps readers save money on everyday expenses like groceries, household bills, meals out, travel, and more. After writing about saving money for almost two years, Julia has become a real cheapskate. She lives in Los Angeles.

June 25, 2009

5 Ways to Save for Holiday Shopping

Saving Money For Christmas

It's never too early to plan for gift giving expenses around the winter holidays. If you start putting away some money now, you'll feel less stress when it comes time to buy. Here are a few tips to help you start saving money.

 

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April 29, 2009

10 Tips to Save at the Grocery Store

Save on Grocery Shopping

Grocery shopping is something all of us have to do. This doesn't mean that buying food has to cost a lot of money. When you're looking for ways to save at the grocery store, try out any of these 10 popular shopping tips.

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April 20, 2009

8 Earth Day Deals and Money Saving Tips

Earth Day Deals

At the Go Frugal Blog, we're not the only ones who are celebrating Earth Day. Many major merchants are offering Earth Day savings and specials or are providing a number of tips for going green. These are some of the best environmentally friendly deals you'll find online.

 

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April 15, 2009

How to Bypass Phone Systems and Get Better Customer Service

Get Human

When you're tired of waiting on hold, the website GetHuman.com can help you get your issues resolved. They provide tips you can use to start talking to a real person as soon as possible. We tried out their methods on a few popular merchants and discovered some surprising results.

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April 3, 2009

8 Ways to Make Money Off Spring Cleaning

Spring Cleaning

Few of us look forward to spring cleaning. It's a lot of work and it can end up being costly after you add up all the supplies and equipment. This year when you're getting ready to spruce up the house, keep our eight tips in mind. Instead of spending a bunch of money and scrubbing away on your seasonal clean, you could be pocketing some extra cash.

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March 31, 2009

5 Deals to Cut the Cost of your Mortgage, Clothes, Services, and Birthday Freebies

5 Deals to Cut Costs

It seems like the bills just keep on coming. Groceries, utilities, mortgage, and the list goes on. If you're looking for ways to beat high costs on your everyday expenses, be sure to check out these five tips. You can find info on birthday freebies, free shipping and more.

 

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Go Frugal in Houston

The city of Houston is one of the most popular travel destinations in Texas. When you're planning a big trip, try using our Go Frugal in Houston guide to make your travels more affordable.


Go Frugal in Orlando

The lure of unlimited sun, sandy beaches and awesome entertainment options draws millions of travelers to Florida each year. If you're planning a getaway to Orlando, be sure to read this guide so you can make it a fun and frugal trip.

Kodak Gallery Free Shipping Offer is Awesome!

Kodak Gallery is giving all of us a special holiday gift. Spend $25 and receive 30-percent off plus free shipping on your entire order. Tht's pretty unbeatable, right?


Are you Frugal or Cheap Quiz

Being frugal and being cheap come with very different images. Do you know where you stand on this scale. Try taking our quiz to find out if you're frugal or cheap.

Our 82 Very Best Go Frugal Posts

Our 82 best posts cover everything from babies to weddings in extreme detail. Hope you enjoy revisiting them as much as we did.


The Best Time to Buy Guide for 101 Products and Services

When should you buy a car? Is January really the best time to purchase Christmas presents for the next year? And what's the deal on fresh produce? We have the scoop on a raft of products.

Learning Frugality From the Wisdom of the Past--Part Three

The author of "Dune" knew more than science fiction. This week he shares wisdom about folding money and we turn to the eponymous author "Anonymous" for our second quote.


Learning Frugality From the Wisdom of the Past--Part Two

Gloria Steinem knewmore than how to stir up feminists; she also knew a thing or two about frugality, as did Greek philosopher Nikos Kazantzakis. Learn what these two disparate people had to say in this week's Frugal Quotes blog post.

Free Ingredients: A Guide to Food Foraging

Wild-food foraging is a movement steadily gaining speed, but the wise hunter understands the importance of knowing their prey.


5 Steps to Prepare for February Storms

The worst of February is before us, with inches-deep snow storms, freezing temperatures and lots of gray skies. Make sure your prepared for the worst by following our recommended five emergency-preparation steps.

 

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