We recently experienced the longest-ever government shutdown in the United States. It cost the economy billions of dollars. If you work for the government, then it likely impacted you personally. Many people went unpaid during the government shutdown. Although they will get back pay, some don’t know when that pay will come through. With so…
I frequently adjust my budget for groceries. Other than rent, groceries typically take up the bulk of my budget. Therefore, if I can reduce my grocery budget, I can increase my savings. However, I never seem to settle on a good budget for groceries. It is a constantly evolving dilemma. That said, I’ve learned a…
I always aim to buy produce in season. First of all, that’s when it is healthiest. Plus, I personally like to get produce from farmers’ markets and local farms. Therefore, the produce I get is what is in season. However, another overlooked reason to get produce in season is that it’s cheapest at that time.…
The new December Costco coupons book has arrived. As usual, the first thing I always do is scan it for the best grocery coupons. Of course, Costco has lots of other things to buy, especially during this holiday season. However, the grocery deals are where we can really save a lot of money on our…
Have you checked out the Costco grocery coupons for October 2018? You’ll see there are some terrific deals on coffee, candy, and other snacks. In addition, don’t miss the stellar discounts on dinner items — many of which are no-limit coupons. Finally, don’t forget the coupons for items that are helpful in the kitchen. The…
Did you know there are farmers market coupons? If not, then you could be missing out on big savings. Farmers markets are the best place to get fresh, local, healthy food. In many cases, farmers markets can offer produce prices that are comparable to – or even less than – grocery stores. This means it is…
When it comes to choosing food that is good for you, it can often get confusing. There seems to be a constant shifting of what foods are supposedly good for you and it’s often difficult to keep track. What’s worse, many of the foods that you might think are good for you actually aren’t (you…
We often find coupons and deals for packaged foods like boxed and frozen dinners. These foods are cheap, quick, and easy to prepare, so it’s tempting to make them a regular part of your diet, but they’re also high in fat and sodium, low in fiber, and full of preservatives. Here are a few tips…
To kick off my contribution to Grocery Coupon Guide, I thought I’d share a bit of my background and my philosophy on food. First, I’ll tell you a secret: I have no idea what I’m doing. I’m by no means a food expert or professional of any sort. Aside from a 7th-grade home-ec class, I’ve…
Do you often wonder if the products in your refrigerator are still fresh, or if the can of food you “forgot” in the back of your cupboard is still good? Or, do you wonder if you should buy the last ten cans of almost free soup at your stores’ clearance sale? If so, here are…