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Use What You Already Have to Save Money
DOGGONE IT! I moved the large jar of peanut butter and found two jars of Kalamata olives. I had just purchased two more. Behind the two “found” jars of Kalamata olives, I found more peanut butter. Are you kidding me? Since the lockdown, I work from home and for some reason, I always think I […]
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Rising Grocery Costs: How to Save Money
Have you noticed rising grocery costs when you shop for food lately? We may finally be able to find chicken and eggs at the grocery store after initial shortages when COVID-19 began, but prices for the items we need have been going up during the pandemic. A June report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor […]
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Do You Live in a Food Desert? 5 Ways To Still Eat Healthy on a Budget
The corner grocery store where you can pop in for an affordable gallon of milk and a bunch of bananas doesn’t exist anymore in many communities across the country. More and more neighborhoods sit squarely in a so-called “food desert,” areas in small towns to big cities where there is little to no access to […]
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Frugal Holiday Recipes for Less than $1 per Serving
Affordable Holiday Recipes to Help You Celebrate! Scanning the magazines in the grocery store or the countless recipe sites online, it’s so easy to get a little carried away with your holiday meal planning as you plan to make the stuffing that requires 20 ingredients or purchase the most expensive cut of beef. The recipes […]
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Take Advantage of Holiday Food Sales to Save Money All Year
The headlines during the holidays often focus on how much we spend. But, this time of year also can be a great time to save – especially on food costs. To lure shoppers to their stores, supermarkets and discount stores across the country advertise big sales on holiday staples such as turkey, ham, produce, canned […]
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Is Your Food Too old to eat? How Food Waste Might Be Costing You.
Let’s talk about food waste. When was the last time you tossed that unopened yogurt because it was a few days past the sell by date? Or, how about that box of cereal that went straight to the bin because the “best by” date was a couple of months ago? If you’ve done either, you’re […]
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5 Ways to Save Money When You Eat Out
Eating out can be an expensive business. Costs can rise fast as you add extras onto your order, leaving you potentially over your budget at the end of the meal. If you choose a reasonably priced restaurant and calculate the total cost before you order, you can keep the surprise bills at bay, but how […]
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How Much Should I Budget For Food?
Deciding how much money to budget for food is a personal decision, but there are some guidelines you can follow to help you in making a decision about your own budget. Before getting started, you may find it helpful to gather some historical information, including receipts or credit card statements showing food purchases over the […]
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Produce Deals: Researchers Have Good News for Bargain Shoppers
About 20 percent of the average American’s annual grocery bill goes toward fresh vegetables and fruit, according to The Food Institute’s Demographics of Consumer Food Spending. And, for good reason. The federal government’s MyPlate, a reminder for healthy eating, recommends we eat as much as two cups of fruit and three cups of vegetables a […]
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Just Brown Bag It
Why bringing, not buying, your lunch is the best money-saving move We all like a little break – especially in the morning as we’re rushing around the house trying to get ready for work and pushing kids out the door for school. And while there might be ways to streamline the morning routine (like making […]