Posted 3 days 11 hours ago by Thursday Bram
Every blogger who writes about saving money, eating healthy or just plain cooking tasty meals tells their readers to choose fruits and vegetables that are in season. I've had just one problem: I don't know what's 'in season.' I vaguely know that apples are harvested in the fall, and I know that my third grade class picked pumpkins the week before Halloween. Beyond that, though, I'm at a loss.
Posted 1 week 12 hours ago by Myscha Theriault
While it’s costing a tad more than it used to, it’s still trumping tuna for price where I shop. I’m talking about canned salmon. It’s still within the realm of affordable, can be stocked up on and stored without a freezer, and believe it or not, is remarkably versatile. Here’s a list of twenty-five menu ideas you can create with these little tins of thrift.
Posted 1 week 2 days ago by Will Chen
Best finance and frugal tips from around the web: Primer on which organic foods are worth buying, cut your spending by $500, 15 ways to save money at the supermarket, the complete guide to protecting your identity, hundreds of tips for turning your financial life around... and more.
Posted 1 week 5 days ago by Linsey Knerl
It’s getting to be unbearably hot in many areas of the country, and frozen treats are a healthy way to cool off. With ice cream bars running $5 a small box locally, I went on a search to find inexpensive, alternative recipes to feed our family. What I found were six surprisingly easy ways to stock my freezer on the cheap!
Posted 2 weeks 1 day ago by Myscha Theriault
Feeling patriotic after this holiday weekend? Still got the urge to party as well? Consider checking out this new beverage line developed in honor of our service men and women.
Posted 3 weeks 6 hours ago by Paul Michael
Anyone who's read Linsey’s great article on freezer emergencies will already have a great head start on saving your food, should the worst happen. But what about another solution altogether, for emergencies, that doesn't involve your freezer? A solution for those of us who just aren’t all that, well, organized and together? The answer lies in a big bucket at Costco.
Posted 3 weeks 5 days ago by Myscha Theriault
Love Indian food? Not finding the mile-long ingredient lists particularly frugal? Ruta Kahate’s book, featuring dishes made only from five readily available spices, could be just what you need.
Posted 3 weeks 6 days ago by Xin Lu
My husband and I eat out quite often because we just do not have the time and energy to cook on most weekdays. Even though we go out three times a week or more, we do not really spend that much money on food. These are some of the things we do to save money on dining out.
Posted 4 weeks 1 day ago by Linsey Knerl
We’ve been weathering tornado season with your typical emergency planning and assortment of supplies. Candles, radios, and a clean basement shelter are ready to go at a moment's notice. It had never occurred to me, however, to keep a rescue plan in place for my frozen foods – until the worst happened.
Posted 4 weeks 6 days ago by Linsey Knerl
Recently our own Xin Lu wrote a post on a motivating way to lose weight (a very interesting piece.) Imagine my surprise when a commenter spoke my mind by sharing the ultimate in “green” workouts! Not only does this daily routine give me tone and energy, but I’ll be enjoying the “fruits” of my labor in just a few short weeks!
Posted 6 weeks 13 hours ago by Paul Michael
Todd Wilbur is a name you may well have heard before. For lack of a better word, he’s a copycat…and a cool one at that. From homemade Twinkies to homecooked Big Macs, Todd can recreate just about anything from your favorite American restaurant chain. Now you can learn how to make those famous meals and snacks and save a bundle.
Posted 6 weeks 3 days ago by Linsey Knerl
The economy and rising gas costs have consumed at least 60% of my regular news and public television broadcast programming. While I’ve heard all there is to hear about how bad food prices are getting, why can’t someone give me some real tips on how to cope? Maybe if things get bad enough, I could take a lesson or two from the late 1800’s Prairie Farmer magazine.
Posted 7 weeks 4 days ago by Carrie Kirby
Discovered online: A cheap way to use those Avent bottle nipples without exposing infants to the reported risks of Avent's polycarbonate containers. Mother of invention or mother of all cheapskates?
Posted 7 weeks 6 days ago by Carrie Kirby
Some haters think that playing the drugstore instant rebates is actually a waste of time and money. I counter that you can't waste money if you don't spend any money, and as for time, well, I do the math. Also, you'd be surprised at the many very useful -- even healthful -- things you can pick up at a corner CVS.
Posted 8 weeks 14 hours ago by Myscha Theriault
It’s all well and good to save money on meal prep, but for those working outside the home or juggling various other projects, saving time can be just as critical. Here are ten simple meal ideas you can prepare in ten minutes or less.
Posted 8 weeks 1 day ago by Carrie Kirby
Are farmer's markets a luxury or a cost-saving measure? Read how foodies from all over the country compared the costs, and how my visit to the early-season Chicago-area market shaped up.
Posted 8 weeks 5 days ago by Thursday Bram
These days, it’s pretty much accepted practice to have a high carbon diet — the tomatoes in your salad may have ridden on a truck for days to get to you and the fish you’re grilling tonight may have caught a trans-Pacific flight to get to your table. We’re talking some pretty high carbon emissions just to make a meal.
Posted 8 weeks 6 days ago by Xin Lu
Last week temperatures here in California soared into the 90s and we needed to cool down. After getting some fat free frozen yogurt we were still feeling hot, so my husband took out our ice shaver and made some shaved ice. Read on to discover this easy and cool dessert that anyone could make at home.
Posted 10 weeks 1 day ago by Linsey Knerl
This Thursday there will be two nation-wide promotions offering treats to customers of McDonalds and Dunkin’ Donuts. While I’m a fan of chicken and waffles, I’ve never done chicken and coffee. Here’s the skinny on some high-calorie munchies…
Posted 10 weeks 3 days ago by Xin Lu
Get a coupon for a free bag of Corazonas heart healthy snacks!
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| Posts | Cmts | |
|---|---|---|
| Andrea Dickson | 4 | 31 |
| Fred Lee | 2 | 17 |
| Julie Rains | 4 | 16 |
| Linsey Knerl | 10 | 33 |
| Myscha Theriault | 6 | 31 |
| Paul Michael | 4 | 8 |
| Philip Brewer | 10 | 51 |
| Thursday Bram | 2 | 2 |
| Will Chen | 3 | 3 |
| Xin Lu | 11 | 28 |
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