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There’s a lot of differing opinions on breakfast. A typical American breakfast these days is cereal and toast or bagels or some such…all grain-based carbs. Your body burns this kind of breakfast so quickly you get a boost of energy, but then it drops you flat in just a couple of hours. So maybe this isn’t what’s best for breakfast!
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Ever wonder how much actual meat is left once you brown ground beef? Yeah, I lay awake at night thinking about things like these…I’m a cost-efficiency nerd. I figured out how to compare the cost of meat off and on the bone for chicken (check that out here), so it’s only natural next I would turn to ground beef. I was born a Texan so beef for chili is a big deal for me. Ground beef is also one of the best meats for one-pot meals! So, here are some nerdy tips for saving on ground beef.
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Mangos are everywhere now, but back in the 70’s, my only exposure was via a mango-scented fancy soap…and it did NOT smell good to me. Thankfully, when the fruit itself started being readily available in the US, I took the chance and tried it. SOOOO glad I did! I love both colors and use them abundantly, but they’re a little harder to deal with than other fruits with a core or pit. Here’s some thoughts on mastering the mango.
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Yep, I’m all about the food, BUT I’m also all about the savings! Which means I’m constantly researching, comparing…and always surprised when I find big savings in an unexpected place. Today’s example was finding hidden savings in paper products at my local Costco.
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My first thought was DUH! But many people still believe it’s cheaper to eat out. Well, it may be if you’re eating ONLY fast food, and you have a family of 2. But that’s not most of us. Many folks now have food sensitivities they need to watch out for or simply choose to treat their bodies better than that overall. But how much are you beating restaurant prices by cooking at home? You’d feel a LOT better if you knew!
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We’re deep into summer…the very best season for fresh fruit! But honestly, comparing fruit prices can be frightening once you really delve into it (which, of course, I did!). Gotta tell you, I’m thinking you’ll be scared too once you see the actual cost you may be spending on fruit when you don’t have to.
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We all know the shopping MUST be done, and most folks these days seem to think grocery shopping is THE single most annoying task they face. Example…the many people in the pickup order line at my local stores.
But if you’re armed with these 5 weapons, grocery shopping isn’t bad…in fact, since I’ve employed these tactics, I think it’s really fun. You just have to protect yourself against a bad shopping trip!
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Life is ever changing and more challenging…today our big concern is the Coronavirus COVID-19. There’s so much unknown that we face free-floating anxiety…with no way to relieve it! When everyone hit the stores for toilet tissue, chips and cooking oil (really? Why was that what they went for in my neighborhood?), I stocked up on meat that was happily on sale!
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When I started my savings journey in 2009, I had no idea what I paid for anything at the grocery store. It’s not that hard, I just wasn’t paying attention. Ten years of looking at every price has really paid off…and I do mean “paid” as in saving lots of money. But how do you know what the best price is? You need a strategy!
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If you’ve ever thought “Cooking’s too hard” or “Cooking takes too long,” or “Eating healthy is too expensive,” THINK AGAIN. What if I told you my supper last night was Whole 30, took 35 minutes to prepare and cost under $1.75 per serving??? Does this change your mind?
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