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…
DetailsJust in time for the Memorial Day weekend, Kraft announces their largest online coupon offering ever! Kraft’s “Delicious Summer Savings” promotion includes up to $50 in printable coupons for summer favorites and introducing a few new products. A limited supply is available, so if you want them, hurry to the Kraft Food and Family site…
DetailsSummer is almost here, and with it an abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables. Farmer’s Markets, local coops, or even supermarkets will offer a variety of seemingly fresh, fragrant, richly colored produce. Berries, melons, tomatoes…some organic, some conventionally grown, some freshly picked and some artificially ripened. As consumers, we will probably fill our shopping baskets,…
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It would be wonderful if everyone had access to great coupons. It would be even better if we all had the time and patience to clip them from papers, organize them, and compare them against sales prices at various local stores. It would be icing on the cake if the stores had all the items…
DetailsBuying products on sale for later use is the basis of “stockpiling” the savings. It’s practical for keeping pantry basics on hand, but it’s also a great way to plan ahead for emergencies. Hurricanes, tornadoes, power outages, snow, a flu outbreak, or a job layoff can require a small stockpile of basic supplies already on…
DetailsGuide to Sales Cycles for Rock Bottom Prices Most products are ‘sales-priced’ at least once every three months. However, a typical sales price may not provide a great deal. Brand name product coupons also appear quarterly, on average, in Sunday newspaper inserts. Teaming those coupons with sales prices might give a great deal. The best…
DetailsOne reason consumers choose organic produce is to reduce their consumption of pesticides. While there are a variety of research studies and a multitude of opinions on the medical, environmental and social aspects of organic foods, the bottom line for shoppers is choosing what is best for the physical and financial well being of their…
DetailsThis is a new feature – my DH writing, in his own husbandy words, his views on budgeting, couponing, and saving money. This week, a favorite topic of his — dinner! And now…here’s the DH’s POV: In these economically challenging times, many of us are looking for ways to feed our families for less. …
DetailsIt’s International Earth Month, and Earth Day is rapidly approaching. April has become one of my favorite shopping months in recent years as the “eco-movement” has grown, with more organic and natural products emerging and being promoted through Earth Month sales, coupons, and rebates. This year is a bit different, though. As the economy has…
DetailsIt’s the time of year for GREAT savings on eggs! But if you’ve been in the dairy aisle recently, you might have noticed the various types of eggs, and the prices that vary as well. Organic, cage free, free range…99 cents or $5 a dozen! Are eggs really that different between brands and labels? Yes! …
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