It's not often that you can improve your couponing and grocery shopping skills while helping others at the same time at no cost to you, but now it's possible at a new website called Coupon Quiz Basically, you read the question and then click on the answer that you think is correct. If you are…
The approximately 300 billion coupons distributed in the U.S. every year offer $3 billion in savings. With all that savings floating around, you'd think that we would all have more money in our pockets, but only 1.26% of all those coupons are actually redeemed according ICOM Information and Communications. If you have read articles about…
When I was in college, I was content to open my kitchen cupboard and find it full of Ramen. Every flavor – except shrimp (yuck) – was represented after a trip to the grocery store. Not only did I know where my next meal was coming from, but I had saved money. Never mind that…
I just love this grocery journal entry made by tracitodd: “We spend all of our money on groceries — since the kids and I are at home 7 days a week and we don't eat out, we go through a lot of groceries!” She even uses coupons 🙂 It shows that the entries don't have…
Your grocery bill is likely one of the largest parts of your living expenses. If you were to rank them from largest to smallest, it would probably fall just after mortgage (or rent), energy and car payments. You can't do much to lower a mortgage payment or car payment, so trimming as much as you…
I went grocery shopping today. I went to Publix, where I do all of my shopping. The store was well stocked. The produce was fresh. The employees were helpful and friendly. As I walked the aisles, I thought to myself, “this is fun.” Upon checking out, I was pleased with my savings (about 20%, despite…
When buying pork ribs these are the main points you need to remember: 1. Look for pork ribs that have little surface fat and a reddish pink hue. Dark red pork ribs have developed acid content and won't keep or cook as well as the lighter colored ribs. 2. Don't worry about the “sell-by” date…
I generally try to save money on everything I buy, especially groceries since they take up a large chunk of our budget each month. We usually try to shop at our military commissary or at a certain national chain that is known for their low prices on groceries and everything else you can think of…
If you are planning to go on a picnic, these are four types of food that should be left at home. 1. Anything that melts: If the day gets warm, anything that melts will be unwelcome at a picnic. Leave the chocolate and ice-cream at home. 2. Anything that spoils easily: If it is something…
When buying asparagus these are some of the main points you need to remember to get the best tasting stalks: 1. When choosing asparagus, you want straight, firm stalks that have tightly closed dark green or purple tips. This indicates that it is fresh. 2. While the diameter of the stalks doesn't matter when it…
My family has long had a love hate relationship with zucchini. My grandparents, mom and I have planted one plant each and every year for as long as I can remember. Until about mid-August every loaf of fresh-baked zucchini bread tastes like it came straight from heaven. But then it happens. At the end of…
Fruits and vegetables can be great grilling accompaniments to the meat you serve. Here are some tips: 1. Grilling actually makes fruits and vegetables sweeter because it caramelizes their natural sugars which enhances their sweetness 2. For vegetables, choose those that gave a good grilling shape when sliced. Eggplant, onions, zucchini, yellow squash and bell…
When buying strawberries these are the main things you need to remember: 1. While you can usually find strawberries at the grocery store year round, their peak season is from late May to early June. 2. If you are picking strawberries yourself off the vine, remember that they will not ripen after being picked. You…
When buying pineapples these are the main things you need to remember: 1. Fresh pineapple should have a firm, hard shell. If the shell is soft in any area then the pineapple is not good and should not be purchased. 2. The “eyes” of the pineapple shell should not be watering. If there is liquid…
When buying grilling steaks these are the main things you need to remember: 1. For grilling, it’s best to buy fresh from the butcher’s shop. 2. The two best cuts of steak for grilling are Ribeye steak and strip steaks (often referred to as New York strip or Kansas City strip). Ribeye steak is tastier,…
When buying fresh chicken these are the main things you need to remember: 1. Don’t worry about the fancy or different types of chicken names. Unless a recipe specifically calls for a certain type of chicken, buy what is least expensive. 2. Don’t worry about the “sell-by” date unless it is past the marked date…