Have you ever considered how you can redefine your relationship with food to save money? It is possible. You just need to look at a few simple ways that by eating and living more intelligently, you can be a healthier person, and in the process, save some money. Here are a few ways that you…
DetailsIt's not often that you can improve your couponing and grocery shopping skills while helping others at the same time at no cost to you, but now it's possible at a new website called Coupon Quiz Basically, you read the question and then click on the answer that you think is correct. If you are…
DetailsThe approximately 300 billion coupons distributed in the U.S. every year offer $3 billion in savings. With all that savings floating around, you'd think that we would all have more money in our pockets, but only 1.26% of all those coupons are actually redeemed according ICOM Information and Communications. If you have read articles about…
DetailsWhen 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…
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I just love this grocery journal entry made by tracitodd: “We spend all of our money on groceries — since the kids and I are at home 7 days a week and we don't eat out, we go through a lot of groceries!” She even uses coupons 🙂 It shows that the entries don't have…
DetailsYour grocery bill is likely one of the largest parts of your living expenses. If you were to rank them from largest to smallest, it would probably fall just after mortgage (or rent), energy and car payments. You can't do much to lower a mortgage payment or car payment, so trimming as much as you…
DetailsI 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…
DetailsWhen buying pork ribs these are the main points you need to remember: 1. Look for pork ribs that have little surface fat and a reddish pink hue. Dark red pork ribs have developed acid content and won't keep or cook as well as the lighter colored ribs. 2. Don't worry about the “sell-by” date…
DetailsI 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…
DetailsIf 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…
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