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Stocking Up
Our most money-saving appliance in our home is a FoodSaver Vacuum sealer. We use it to vacuum seal fruits, vegetables, meats, homemade stir-fry meals, casseroles, as well as single serving size leftovers. Which kind of […]
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The Stocked Pantry
Reducing your grocery bill to under $250 is a cinch if you maintain a fully stocked pantry of basic ingredients. Here is a basic list of must-have ingredients: Baking/Cooking Goods Miscellaneous Items Seasoning/ Spices □ […]
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Name Brands vs Store Brands
Did you know that Name brands cost 20-50% less than their name brand counterpart? Several years ago we ran a “scientific” budget experiment in our home. Unbeknown to my unsuspecting family, I purchased several store […]
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Grocery Number Games- It just doesn’t add up!
Math is a subject that many of us would prefer to avoid, particularly when grocery shopping, but basic arithmetic can save you hundreds. It’s no surprise that marketing ads are quite maisleading. You may recall […]
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$1 Movie Rentals- Hidden Costs you didn’t expect
The world of video rentals has been transformed by these wonderful $1 rental kiosks by Redbox and Blockbuster. Not only are the rentals dirt cheap, oftentimes there are codes available online for free rentals, too […]
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Dirty Little Tricks Retailers Play
The retail industry spends hundreds of thousands of dollars per year, collectively, to come up with various ways to manipulate consumers into purchasing their wares. While some of these tactics are well-known, many are not. […]
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Grocery Budget 101 – How to Use this Site
Welcome to Grocery Budget 101! We’re about to unleash some Nasty little secrets that the Big Box companies out there don’t want us savvy consumers to know about! Grocery Budget 101 is about learning the […]
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Seasonal Sales
Traditionally speaking, sales on various goods run in predictable 12 week cycles. Learning what those cycles are and when to expect them will save more than just your grocery budget! While it’s helpful to know […]