Stock Your Pantry and Save Money
by Lori S. April 26th, 2011 | Budget, Food & Beverages, Money Saving Hints
The cost of food continues to rise, and consumers wonder how to feed their family delicious meals without spending a fortune. A tip that will help any family save money is the establishment of a well-stocked pantry. At first it may seem overwhelming to purchase all the items you need; however, once your pantry contains the basics, the money you save by having items on hand will far outweigh your initial investment. Think of it this way, the more you have on hand, the fewer trips you will make to the grocery store, and you will also eat
Bent and Dent Bargains
by Lori S. February 15th, 2011 | Budget, Food & Beverages
It’s a challenge to find new ways to save money on my family’s grocery bill. I already clip coupons and compare sale ads. Last year, however, I heard of a different way to save – buying salvaged food.
I’ll admit, when I first heard about the concept I was skeptical. Did I really want to purchase salvaged food? The bargain hunter living inside me won out, however, so I gave the new bent and dent grocery store in my neighborhood a try.
What I found surprised me. The food offered was not compromised in any
I’ll admit, when I first heard about the concept I was skeptical. Did I really want to purchase salvaged food? The bargain hunter living inside me won out, however, so I gave the new bent and dent grocery store in my neighborhood a try.
What I found surprised me. The food offered was not compromised in any
Seven Ways to Save on Groceries in the New Year
by Jane Wangersky December 28th, 2010 | Budget, Food & Beverages, Money Saving Hints- Use your reward points to get free food. You don't need any of that stuff in the rewards catalog (well, maybe the movie passes), but you need food. And it usually takes way fewer points than the rewards.
- Make a document with a list of items you typically shop for, print it out each week and keep it where you can circle things as you run out of them. This not only ensures everything gets onto the list, it gives you an idea how much you buy every week.
- Try the store brand version of one item every week. They won't
Fat in the Budget
by Jane Wangersky October 5th, 2010 | Budget, Food & Beverages
Today, let's look at the fat on your grocery list. I don't mean that in the sense of extra stuff that won't be missed, or the fat content in the foods you buy -- I mean butter, margarine, oil, shortening, and cooking spray. No, it's not exactly healthy, but we all need a little of it once in awhile. So what's the most economical way to buy it?
First, forget about cooking spray. Yes, it puts a little bit of oil into a nice even coat over a large surface, but you're paying for the aerosol gadget, and it's not
First, forget about cooking spray. Yes, it puts a little bit of oil into a nice even coat over a large surface, but you're paying for the aerosol gadget, and it's not
Grocery List Tips
by Jane Wangersky September 14th, 2010 | Coupons, Food & Beverages
If you're the household grocery shopper, you've probably heard the advice that you should print out a list of things you buy regularly, and circle items as you run out of them. It's a good idea; I've been doing it for years. In that time, I've discovered a few ways to make it work even better.
Put your list items in the same order as you'd find them in the store. Though all grocers put produce, dairy, and meat around the edges of the store, beyond that it's anyone's guess. They also change the layout fairly often to get
Put your list items in the same order as you'd find them in the store. Though all grocers put produce, dairy, and meat around the edges of the store, beyond that it's anyone's guess. They also change the layout fairly often to get
