A guide that shows you how to save money on groceries with grocery coupons
KFC has been running an advertisement on TV about how their 7 piece chicken bucket for $9.99 costs less than if you tried to cook it yourself. As soon as I saw this advertisement go up, I started to think that it was a pretty bold claim. The commercial even challenges families to try and…
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 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…
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…
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 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…
As I was wandering the grocery store aisles earlier this month I spied a woman filling her shopping cart off a list she carried in her hand, but also sticking pieces of paper on products on the shelves and directly on the items from time to time. When I passed where she had been, I…