From the monthly archives:

November 2008

The High Cost of Convenience – Case 2 (Foods in Microwaveable Bowls)

November 29, 2008

In a previous post of our High Price of Convenience series, we discussed how consumers pay excessive mark-ups on “instant” foods that aren’t much quicker to prepare than their non-instant counterparts.
Today we’ll take a look at the insane mark-ups stores get us to pay for ready to serve microwaveable foods – bowls or cups [...]

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How Understanding Your Store’s Sales Cycles Leads to Huge Savings

November 28, 2008

With food prices expected to rise even further in 2009, its more important than ever to shop strategically in order to get the best value for your money. One key to reaping huge savings is to understand your store’s sale cycles.
Almost every product in your local supermarket has a natural sales cycle. Every few weeks [...]

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Cheap and Healthy Junk Food Alternatives

November 26, 2008

According to the 2008 Food and Health Survey, 94% of Americans snack at least once a day. However, many of us snack on relatively expensive, high calorie, nutrition poor foods like chocolate chip cookies, Twinkies, potato chips, and fruit roll-ups. There are healthier and cheaper alternatives for those in between meal snacks.

Hard boiled eggs. Boiled [...]

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Do Debbie Meyer Bags Work?

November 26, 2008

Perhaps you’ve seen them on the Home Shopping Network or in your local grocery store. Debbie Meyers green produce bags claim to prolong the life of your fruits and vegetables helping you save money. But are the claims true?  Can these green storage bags really keep your produce fresh longer?
How they work. The manufacturers of [...]

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The High Cost of Convenience Foods – Case 1

November 24, 2008

It seems that grocery stores are increasingly pushing convenience items – instant soup, microwaveable dinners, pre-cut meat, 100 calorie cookie snack packs.
We often don’t realize that these convenience items may not be that much more convenient than their alternatives.  Worse yet, the price of such “convenience” can be extremely high.
In our High Cost of Convenience [...]

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What Every Parent With Kids Absolutely Needs to Know About Organic Produce

November 24, 2008

When it makes sense to pay extra for organic fruits and vegetables.
Over the past five years the sales of organic fruits and vegetables has skyrocketed. Organics not only provide greater nutritional value, but the farming of organics is more environmentally friendly.  But is the higher price of organic produce worth it?
For one group the answer [...]

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Are You Guilty of Making This Common Grocery Shopping Mistake?

November 21, 2008

You shop for the best values for your family – you check for sales, use double coupons, compare unit prices, and pick out the freshest produce.
But do you make this crucial mistake that could affect your pocket book, and even the health of your family?
Many shoppers simply fail to check the expiration dates of the [...]

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How to Beat the Rising Cost of Milk

November 19, 2008

The cost of basics like milk, eggs, and butter has risen rapidly in the past year. Unfortunately, prices are expected to rise even higher next year.
That’s why its more important than ever to save on such staples. Here are a few quick ways to save on milk.
Stock up when milk is cheap. The best way [...]

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Gift Carding Your Way out of a Starbucks Habit

November 17, 2008

The Starbucks fix – the daily habit of enjoying our favorite Starbucks drink can cause serious damage to any budget. Financial gurus call it the “Latte Factor”, the way small daily charges add up to cause significant financial harm. Unfortunately, this Latte Factor doesn’t just apply to Starbucks.
Are you one who just can’t refuse [...]

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7 Ways to Save Money When Eating Out With The Kids

November 15, 2008

We all know that’s its much cheaper to cook and eat at home, but sometimes with hectic schedules, it feels good to eat out and let someone else do the cooking.
We list 7 ways to eat out with your kids without breaking the bank.
Eat at places that offer free refills on drinks. Beverages at restaurants [...]

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