Archive for 'Budget'

Shopping with Tweens

March 4th, 2010 – 3:06 pm Posted by Michele
As a mom of teens and tweens, I have experienced several shopping trips with them and have learned much from my kids.  To help other parents, I have asked my 12 year old daughter, Sam, to share some hints on how to make a shopping trip enjoyable for both mom and tween. Sam: First, parents should...

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How To Save Money Buying Groceries

March 2nd, 2010 – 9:44 am Posted by Anna P.
Buying groceries every week is something that most of us do without really thinking about it. You round up the kids and drive to the grocery store just to purchase a bunch of tasty pre-made foods and beverages that you’ll consume the upcoming week. But don’t you ever stop and wonder just how much you...

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Waste Not, Want Not

February 17th, 2010 – 9:24 am Posted by Joe Lawrence
A couple months ago I was cleaning out my cabinets and realized there was stuff in there for years.  I then went to my fridge and saw all sorts of stuff in there that we bought and did not use.  It made me wonder about how all this wasted food could enter my kitchen.  Then it...

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Twofer

February 4th, 2010 – 10:37 am Posted by Jane Wangersky
We often hear that we can save money on groceries by buying in bulk. It’s true in many cases – think of the cost difference between buying a 12-pack of soda for $5 and buying 12 individual cans for a dollar or more each – but in others, more is not necessarily cheaper. For example, one...

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Are Credit Cards a Safer Way to Shop?

February 1st, 2010 – 8:55 am Posted by Michele
Ever since the credit crunch, paying with plastic has become a pastime for many. Instead, they are opting to use good ol’ cash to pay for their purchases. While it’s true that doing so is a better way to manage your money, it may not be the safest. Whether you love them or hate them, here...

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