What is your home’s average monthly grocery bill? In the most expensive cities, individuals may spend $1000 or more per month on food. However, this varies greatly depending not just on location but also on diet preferences, family size, and so many other factors. USDA Food Plans One good way to figure out the average…
The New York Times just had a great article about food waste. It discusses how common the issue is and why it’s a problem. Moreover, it provides a solution. Looking towards an example set in Finland, the article author suggests that perhaps a Grocery Happy Hour is in order. No, it doesn’t mean that you…
The September 2019 Costco grocery coupons are ready. The new coupon book is available starting today. These deals are good through September 29, 2019. Whether you shop weekly or just monthly, make sure to take advantage of the September 2019 Costco grocery coupons to stock up on beverages, snacks, meals, and even kitchen supplies for…
I love getting groceries delivere directly to my door. It’s convenient. However, if you aren’t careful, grocery delivery fees can really add up. In order to save money, it’s important to make sure that you pay attention to those fees. Types of Grocery Delivery Fees The most confusing part about grocery delivery fees is that…
When storing produce, there are a number of factors that you have to take into consideration. For example, if a certain fruit isn’t ripe, you have to figure out whether to ripen it on the counter or refrigerate it. Certain foods release ethylene gas as they ripen. Therefore, you need to keep those separate from…
Trader Joe’s produce hasn’t traditionally been a favorite part of the store. They’re getting better over time, though. In particular, they’re making a lot of big changes to embrace sustainability and greening the grocery industry. Here are five fun facts about the store’s fruits and vegetables: 1. You Can Now Buy Loose Trader Joe’s Produce…
As you know, this site is primarily for grocery coupons. However, we know that people who use grocery coupons also use a lot of other coupons. After all, it’s important to save money in any area of life that you can. Therefore, we’ve recently been sharing other types of coupon information to help you out.…
Where would you look for a car wash coupon? The same person who recently asked me about Honey Baked Ham coupons asked me about this. Honestly, I know even less about car washes than ham coupons. I haven’t owned a car in well over a decade. When I did own a car, I washed it…
I’m the first to admit that I don’t always do proper produce storage. I like to put absolutely everything in the refrigerator. I’m not quite sure where I got this habit. Perhaps it’s from growing up in Arizona where summer temperatures regular reach over 100 degrees. More than that, though, I just don’t like the…
I have a confession to make. I hate shopping at Costco. Don’t get me wrong; I do think that they offer great prices on groceries. You can save a lot of money shopping there. That’s why I do the monthly roundup of grocery coupons from the Costco coupon book. I think it’s worth it for…
The August 2019 Costco coupons are ready. You can start using them August 7th. They will be good through September 1st. It’s a good month to stock up on juice, snacks, and meals. August 2019 Costco Coupons for Beverages Costco Coffee Coupons If you’ve been waiting for a good deal on a Keurig coffee maker…
August seasonal produce isn’t quite as rich as what’s available in July. However, there are still a lot of great fruits and vegetables at this time of year. A few of them are just getting started on their seasons while a few others are rapidly going to disappear from the shelves. As you do your…
If you’re going to shop at wholesale grocery clubs like Costco or BJs then you have to make sure that you’re getting your money’s worth. After all, you have to pay for membership. If you don’t save enough throughout the year by shopping there, then the membership isn’t worth it. Here’s a guide to BJs…
La Croix used to be one of the best sparkling water options. It was trendy and popular. Moreover, it was affordable with great variety in flavors. Personally, I still love La Croix. Therefore, I buy it often. However, I’ve also started looking at alternatives. The La Croix brand is going through some tough times. I…
Do you shop at multiple grocery stores? If so then you’re a wise shopper. Certain items are only available at specific grocery stores, of course. More than that, though, specific items are often lower cost depending on the grocery store that you shop at. Therefore, you should figure out which stores have the items you…
I never thought that I would be one of those people who constantly looks down at my phone. And yet, I have become exactly one of those people. I use my phone while doing chores, taking walks, waiting in lines, and doing my grocery shopping. Perhaps that’s why my grocery bill is often so high.…