Fake grocery coupons are infuriating. After all, you’ve spent all of that time and energy to budget for groceries with the right coupons in hand. Then you get to the store and discover that the coupon you’re trying to use isn’t real. First of all, that’s embarrassing. Furthermore, it means that you have to pay…
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It has been a while since we added to our ongoing guides for how to buy and store fruits and vegetables. Today I thought I’d offer you a guide for brussels sprouts. After all, they are one of my favorite vegetables. There are many ways you can cook and enjoy them. I like them shaved…
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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…
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The February 2019 Costco grocery coupons are here. Hopefully, you received your coupon book in the mail. However, it can be challenging to sort through all of the deals for the best information on groceries. That’s why we take the time each month to do this roundup for you. These coupons become valid starting on…
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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…
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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.…
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I remember one time when I had to take kids grocery shopping with me. I was working at a group home. It was my job to purchase a big haul of groceries. There weren’t enough staff members on duty to leave all of the kids at the house. Therefore, I took three of them with…
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Someone recently asked me, “can you buy stamps at the grocery store?” To be honest, I had never thought about this before. My work requires a trip to the post office every week, so I just buy stamps when I’m there. Plus, there are a ton of options online for buying postage. As a result,…
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I’ve been trying to figure out where to buy clipped coupons. After all, if someone else can clip the coupons and send them to me, it saves me a lot of time. Saving time can also mean saving money. Therefore, it can make financial sense to purchase pre-clipped coupons in some cases. That said, you…
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What qualities make people spend less on groceries? According to new research, one trait is a strong religious foundation. Moreover, anyone who is exposed to religious messages before going to the grocery store will be likely to spend less. That’s true even if they don’t consider themselves to be particularly religious. Background on the Research…
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