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"What! You got that from Gilt?" is a common envious reaction I have when my bargainista friend shows me her latest cyber buys. She is a true bargain eshopper — someone who is dedicated and consistent towards the art of online shopping. As for me, I can never sit still long enough to diligently pore over countless clothing images online. If you're a big fan of Gilt Groupe, check out these other Read more
If you weren't taking a prenatal vitamin before getting pregnant, it is likely the first change you will make after discovering you are expecting. Flip through a baby magazine or browse the aisle at your local drugstore and you will find a number of vitamins on the market, all with various claims. While some doctors recommend patients take prescription vitamins, many over-the-counter versions Read more
Once you get pregnant, or preferably before, your OB/GYN will most likely recommend supplementing your diet with a prenatal vitamin. Some doctors prescribe a specific brand while others, like myself, took generic ones from drugstores like Walgreens ($10). Stuart Prenatal ($30) vitamins cost three times as much as the generic brand but according to the label, the ingredients are the same. Did Read more
For expectant mothers who haven't a clue what they've gotten themselves into (you know who you are), please go get Baby Bargains ($12). I took this book with me every time I left the house to buy something for my baby-to-be. It's the most genius book for first time mothers. Divided up into sections on cribs, gliders, strollers, car seats, bedding, etc., the book rates each manufacturer on an A to Read more
Even when the product is supposedly "disposable," you can always reuse it. Wise Bread shares awesome ways to reuse these 21 disposable products. It’s said that we live in a disposable society. But the word "disposable" is a misnomer. Disposable is considered throwaway, something you use once and dump, regardless of the life that may be left in it. As a frugal shopper with a concern for the Read more
We're thrilled to present this smart Business Insider story here on Savvy! Middle-income parents will spend nearly $227,000 in 17 years for children born in 2010, according to the United States Department of Agriculture. But don't let that scare you — saving for a family can actually be fun if you know what you're doing. "The most important thing to understand is that your priorities are Read more
Sometimes we just need a break! OnSugar blogger Everyday Baby Steps shares free and inexpensive ways to treat yourself. The other day I wrote about how my new hairstyle has improved my outlook. I also mentioned that I'm fortunate enough to blog for a wonderful local hair salon, and I'm able to trade my writing services for hair and beauty treatments. It's an awesome exchange! Even if you're Read more
We're thrilled to present this smart Kiplinger story here on Savvy! We've tested and picked 15 Web sites we think are easy to use and will help you save money all year. Even if you don't end up buying online, it never hurts to find the best deals on the Web before you hit the stores. Then you can comparison shop and make better choices. We also list three smart-phone applications that will help Read more
How did you spend your long weekend? OnSugar blogger houseofanais spent it hiking in Yosemite — with two-year-old twins, no less! She shares how she prepped for her hike. I recently was asked to test Lifefactory's ecological water bottle made out of glass and covered by a cute silicone sleeve (many people might know this brand better for their glass bottles for feeding babies). I was really Read more
Kate Bosworth graces the March edition of Nylon in short shorts and a midriff-baring top. The actress, who is famous for both her style and her film career, has been jetting from one Fashion Week to the next recently. She was at Calvin Klein's show in NYC and joined her BFF and Baby costar Rachel Bilson in the front row at Burberry in London yesterday. Kate talked about bringing her chic Read more
