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What Happened to Family Dinner Time?

October 29, 2009

With Thanksgiving and the December holiday season right around the corner I’ve been thinking about great holiday moments I’ve enjoyed growing up as a kid.
Inevitably many of these moments revolved around the kitchen – memories of family and relatives laughing, talking, and joking as they prepared mouthwatering ham, succulent turkey and delicious side dishes like [...]

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4 Supercharged Coupon Ideas That’ll Have You Smiling All the Way to the Bank

August 15, 2009

Coupons can really go a long way in helping you to reduce your grocery bills. Yet, there simple ways you supercharge your savings by getting even more mileage out your coupons.
The Raincheck Deal – Don’t Get Mad, Get Even
We all hate running in the store to purchase an advertised special only to discover that [...]

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Frugal Food Link Edition

June 29, 2009

Today I’d like to mention some great frugal food articles from around the blogosphere. 
In a previous post we discussed the presence of pesticides on our produce and the possible impact on our children. Heather at the Greenest Dollar provides even more information about the pesticides on our food and the possible effects of these pesticides on [...]

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The Cost of Routine – How Getting Stuck in a Rut Costs You Money

June 23, 2009

As humans we are creatures of habit.  We settle into predictable routines repeated day in and day out. 
A person may read the same newspaper each morning, stop by the same coffee shop, socialize with the same handful of co-workers, and visit their favorite food truck for lunch every day. At home the same news channel are [...]

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Simple Ways to Save on the Cost of Bread

January 1, 2009

With the rise in agricultural costs over the past year, the price of bread and bakery products can cause sticker shock. Here are 7 great tips for saving on bread products.
Try the store brand. Store brands have made significant improvements in quality over the past decade. Now store brand products are on par or exceed [...]

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7 Simple Ways to Save on Juice Costs

December 28, 2008

Juice can be quite expensive. If you have kids you probably run through several bottles of juice a week. Here are 7 simple tips to save on juice costs.
Dilute your juice with a little bit of water. Juice is full of sugar and flavoring. Your kids will never notice if you dilute it with water. [...]

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What Starbucks Knows About Oatmeal That Can Save You Money

December 26, 2008

Starbucks announced that since the September introduction its “Perfect Oatmeal” has been the single highest volume food item in Starbuck’s history. Just this month, Jamba Juice joined Starbucks and Corner Bakery by adding oatmeal to its menu.
Food chains like Starbucks, Corner Bakery, and Jamba Juice are realizing what mothers have known for decades. [...]

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Seven More Ways to Save on Groceries

December 24, 2008

In a previous post we discussed budget saving techniques that can help you and your family eat well for less. Today we’re going to talk about seven more simple ways you can slash your grocery budget in tough economic times.
Use basic ingredients to make scrumptious meals. Much of the world’s population manages to create delicious and [...]

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Six More Money Saving Questions That Can Slash Your Food Bill.

December 23, 2008

In a previous post we talked about three simple supermarket questions that are key to unlocking great savings at your local grocery store. But the savings don’t stop there. Below we discuss six more questions you should ask your store manager in order to tap into big savings.
When are Meat, Deli Items, and Bakery Items [...]

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How to Put Your Food Budget on a Diet

December 19, 2008

With rising unemployment figures and ever worsening economic news, many people are finding it difficult to make ends meet. One way to significantly save money is by slashing your grocery budget. You can eat well while simultaneously cutting your grocery bill. Of course it takes some extra time and effort, but it can be done.
Below [...]

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