A lot of people state that while they want to save money on food, they don’t have the money to eat healthier because of healthier foods, including fresh fruits and vegetables, are too expensive. However, if you’re a smart shopper, you can not only buy healthy food, but you can do it while saving money.…
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Bulk buying is a great way to save money, and there are tons of tips and tricks around the blogosphere on how families can use coupons, sales, and warehouse stores to purchase large quantities for less. But what about those of us who are single city-dwellers? With a family of just me, myself, and I,…
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There are many theories and tips on how to organize your coupons. A simple Google search will find thousands of posts recommending binders, plastic dividers, boxes, and much more. But one thing most of those posts have in common is some significant start-up cost. The last thing you’ll want to do when starting to coupon…
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We often find coupons and deals for packaged foods like boxed and frozen dinners. These foods are cheap, quick, and easy to prepare, so it’s tempting to make them a regular part of your diet, but they’re also high in fat and sodium, low in fiber, and full of preservatives. Here are a few tips…
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Egg salad is delicious on a warm summer day, but most recipes are high in fat and calories, and therefore not the healthiest option. I’m always looking for healthy twists on old favorites, so here’s a recipe you can eat without the guilt. 2 Hard Boiled Eggs, diced 1/8 c…
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Do you ever remember seeing a deal scenario, but can’t remember where? Or you know you saw a coupon that you could pair with a sale, but the coupon isn’t showing up in the coupon database? Or maybe you can remember what brand a certain coupon or deal was for? A coupon database is a…
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To kick off my contribution to Grocery Coupon Guide, I thought I’d share a bit of my background and my philosophy on food. First, I’ll tell you a secret: I have no idea what I’m doing. I’m by no means a food expert or professional of any sort. Aside from a 7th-grade home-ec class, I’ve…
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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…
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One of the best ways to save money at the grocery store is not to pay for the groceries that you eat at all. Finding coupons for fruits and vegetables is often much more difficult than for other grocery store items, so figuring out a way to save on them in any way possible makes…
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Some people absolutely dread grocery shopping. It’s easy to spend a lot of time inside the supermarket, browsing the aisles as you try to remember what you wanted to buy. While many people focus on saving money when thinking about how to reduce their grocery bills, another way to save money is to be better…
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