Sponsored: ridiculous prices via penny auctions

We all love the idea of getting something at a really…good…price. Beezid is an penny auction site that makes it possible to purchase items at ridiculous discounts. I’m talking 70, 80, 90 percent off. http://www.bargainbabe.com

Amazon filler finder to get free shipping

I know you’ve been there: checking out at Amazon.com when you fall a few dollars short of the $25 minimum to get free shipping. Doh! Well now there’s Amazon Filler Finder to help you find something to buy that fills the gap. http://www.bargainbabe.com

Dealing with unwanted presents

How many unwanted presents did you get this Christmas or Hanukkah? I got a pair of jeans that don’t fit and a sweater that isn’t quite warm enough for my needs. I plan to exchange both. But most people who receive not-quite-right presents don’t do anything! http://www.bargainbabe.com

What store has the best loyalty program?

Big Lots recently started a loyalty program that rewards shoppers who make 10 purchases of $20 or more. That’s $200 of random crap. I mean, great deals! But it got me thinking. What makes a good loyalty program? What makes you roll your eyes and shop somewhere else? http://www.bargainbabe.com

10 last minute gifts

Here are 10 ideas for quick and easy last minute gifts. http://www.bargainbabe.com

Post-Christmas shopping tips

My frugal friend Donna Freedman, who blogs for MSN’s Smart Spending, talked to a handful of shopping mavens (includings yours truly) and wrote up a post about how to make the most of post-holiday sales. http://www.bargainbabe.com

Return policies more lenient this year

Consumer World has a great post up about which retailers are softening their return policies to accomodate people who want to return gifts. In a nutshell, here are the changes in return policies from six major retailers. http://www.bargainbabe.com

Last minute gifts at Walgreens

I completed 97 percent of my holiday shopping with a final trip to Walgreens yesterday morning and while I was there I couldn’t help but notice a few folks aimlessly wandering the Christmas aisle, hoping a present would jump out at them. I looked more closely, found some really neat gifts. http://www.bargainbabe.com

Tips to brave the mall

Are you among the 30 percent of holiday shoppers who are putting off your holiday shopping until the last minute, which happens to be this weekend? http://www.bargainbabe.com

Oprah mag $5, Gymboree 30% off, and Restaurant.com 70% off

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