This week, I have a busy schedule planned. On Saturday, I’ll be organizing a campout for a group of special needs adults with a Jurassic Park theme. I have made arrangements for decorations, fancy seating options, and a specially curated menu that complements the chosen theme. However, I still need to buy groceries for the…
Christmas has passed, but the deals keep rolling. If you go to any store, you will notice most Christmas items on sale. This extends to gifts sets, perfume, candles, home, and Christmas decor. It’s a great time to get a head start on Christmas gifts for next year. It’s my favorite shopping season. While you…
I love shopping at Dollar Tree. Not only can I find great craft projects, holiday decor, and films, I can find some great food items. If you are on a tight shopping budget, don’t be afraid to walk in the Dollar Tree. While not a grocery store, they have fabulous finds, all for $1. No…
There are so many great reasons to buy seasonal produce. Of course, you’re here on this blog because you want to save money on groceries. Purchasing seasonal produce is a great way to do that. If you want to buy fresh produce when it’s not in season, then you have to pay a lot of…
Saving money on food seems like a very individual thing. However, your relationships affect your food purchases more than you might notice at first. If you can improve your relationships as they relate to buying food then saving money on food becomes a lot easier. Of course, your marriage or primary relationship is a great…
It is easy to fall prey to grocery store myths. Many of them are common and prevalent. In fact, some of them are so common that we assume them to be truth. However, if you buy into certain myths, then you miss out. You miss out on good deals, for one thing. Plus you might…
Buying seafood at the grocery store can be a little bit complicated. If you want to eat ethically, then you need to make sure that your grocery store sources sustainable fish. If you want to eat affordably, then it’s helpful to know some tips to reduce costs at the seafood counter. The more you know…
While most people shop for food at grocery stores, supermarkets, farmer’s markets, or local markets, there are plenty of other places where you can buy food. While not all of these stores sell as many items as large grocery stores, there’s usually at least a small variety of food items. It’s worth keeping these alternative…
Note: If this is your first time to this challenge, you may want to read over the frequently asked questions. You may also be interested in how I did it without spending a whole lot of time by incorporating lazy couponing I was talking with my sister and explaining to her that with couponing, I…
We talk a lot about how to save money on groceries on this blog through the use of coupons and other means. That is because when people look at their budgets, food is one area that is not a fixed costs and can be manipulated to save money. The key is to learn how to…
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 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…
Conventional wisdom says that paying to have your groceries delivered to your door is a waste of money. I have to disagree with this assessment. I have found that having my groceries delivered has saved me far more time and money than I could have ever done by shopping on my own. Yes, there is…
When it comes to grocery shopping and saving money, coupons aren't the only way to save. In fact, one of the the best way to cut down your food bill is to actually use all the food that you buy instead of throwing it out. This weekend I was reading “You're Broke Because You Want…