grocery shopping

9 Things That Are Worth Buying at Costco

Posted October 3, 2009 - 09:28 by Myscha Theriault

Shopping

costco

We all want to get a good deal when we shop, and warehouse stores are some of the most popular places to make that happen. One of my favorite ones to shop at is Costco. The trouble is, some deals are better than others, especially when large amounts have to be purchased at one time. Here's a list of some of the items available there that work nicely into our eating style, budget and rate of consumption.

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Menu Planning Backwards and Forwards

Posted October 1, 2009 - 06:00 by Anne Louise Bannon

Shopping, Food and Drink, Budgeting

perpetual calendar

We all know it saves time and money to plan a weekly dinner menu. You're also more likely to eat a healthy diet and less likely to cop out and pick up a Big Mac, because you know you're going to pull together a nice chicken Caesar salad when you get home from work.

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Meat Money: Grocery Saving Tips for Carnivores

Posted November 22, 2008 - 12:44 by Myscha Theriault

Food and Drink, Budgeting

Looking to make the most of your money saving opportunities while cooking for the meat and potato lovers in your family? Find the cost of your favorite cuts is putting a rather large dent in your child's college fund? Read on. Help has arrived.

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Deciding Which Produce to Buy Organic - The Dirty Dozen

Posted October 18, 2008 - 19:28 by Carrie Kirby

Food and Drink

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When money is tight and you can't buy every single thing organic, how do you choose? Fortunately, the Environmental Working Group has separated the veggie nasties from the veggie OKs. I'm keeping a copy of this list in my coupon file.

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Supermarket Shopping for Savers: 6 Ways to Avoid Their Tricky Traps

Posted September 29, 2008 - 14:10 by Nora Dunn

Life Hacks, Shopping

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Going to the supermarket and sticking to a list is an exercise in discipline and requires fortitude and resilience of epic proportions. Employing tips like “don’t shop when you’re hungry”, “look for the no-name brand”, and “avoid the checkout counter displays” are simply damage control.
Here are six tips on how to get in and get out without going over your budget:

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Sure Savings at the Supermarket

Posted September 17, 2008 - 07:10 by Mary Webber

Shopping, Food and Drink

A SURE way to save 20-25% on many of your groceries? Oh, yes, and it couldn't be simpler!

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Grocery Shopping for the Cheap and Lazy

Posted August 6, 2008 - 13:10 by Andrea Dickson

Lifestyle, Food and Drink, Budgeting

Are you a cheap and lazy bastard? Go out for dinner a lot because you can't be bothered with cooking? I'm sure you've heard how to save money by shopping with a grocery list or through budgeting. But you know what? You don't have to; you can be incredibly lazy and still eat well for very little (while avoiding Top Ramen). Dine at home and save a bunch on food without ever making a shopping list.

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5 Ways to Cut Your Grocery Bill

Posted August 5, 2008 - 17:08 by Kate Luther

Frugal Living, Shopping, Food and Drink, Budgeting

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If you're like me, a trip to the store for a loaf of bread or a gallon of milk can easily run $30 to $40 bucks. Has inflation just really gone up in my neck of the woods? No... I just always seem to find other things I need.

But now that we've moved to the country - and I mean, really out in the country - running to the store is more than just a quick jaunt around the corner. In fact, going to the grocery store means "going into town" and that's somewhat of an event all by itself.

So, to save on gas and to avoid multiple trips to the store, I decided to rethink the way I shopped. Here's five easy ways to cut your grocery bill and get the most from your shopping trip.

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One-Day Sale on MoneySavingMom's E-Books

Posted July 29, 2008 - 21:00 by Carrie Kirby

Deals

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Get 15 e-books and courses on saving money for less than the price of one.

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10 Things I've Learned From Grocery Shopping on a Budget

Posted July 28, 2008 - 19:15 by Carrie Kirby

Shopping

shopping list

Making and sticking to a grocery budget hasn't just helped our finances -- it's taught us a thing or two about money, food and life.

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