When I was a kiddo, I got so excited to buy cereal at the grocery store! Maybe it was the colorful packaging, maybe it was the SUGAR, but I think it was really the PRIZE that was waiting inside the box!! Who’s with me?? These days I haven’t seen any prizes being given away in […]
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Saving Money…Fabric Softener
This is my favorite fabric softener, and we really go through a lot of it!! While I LOVE the smell, I don’t love the price of the big bottle. When I get through half of the bottle, I just add water – all the way to the top (mix well.) You still have the great […]
How I fed my family on $67 worth of groceries this week…without coupons!
While I love to grocery shop, I don’t love spending extra money at the grocery store. Finally, after 20 something years of marriage, I found something that works for me, and I’m hoping it will help you too. Too often I see blogs/videos that explain the meal planning process and things are way too organized…that’s […]
Saving Money: Buying Fruits and Vegetables “In Season”
Our family has a weekly grocery budget, and I try my best to stay under that dollar limit! It’s a much easier task during the school year because one of my sons is at college….but summertime is always a challenge! One thing I try to do is buy fruit and vegetables “in season.” Of course […]
Change is the answer !!!
I’m not quite sure if this post belongs in the “Saving Money” category, but this is a way to gain extra money each month! Here’s how it works….for the next month, spend only paper money and collect the change in a jar, container, bag or whatever works for you. Hopefully by the end of the […]