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Eggs are great protein for a great price. We love ‘em and eat ‘em for breakfast almost every morning. But lately there have been so many great sales, I’ve been buying even more eggs than we can go through in a week. So, I’m saving this budget-friendly food for later…in my freezer!
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Meat is the single biggest part of your grocery bill (see point #4 here). When you need to save on groceries, this is the place to start. It’s not hard once you use these 8 tips to save more on meat.
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I have a confession…I am not a loyal grocery store shopper. I shop at 3 or 4 (sometimes 5) stores each week. Most folks cringe when I say that, but with more time than money, this makes sense for me. I’m fine if you’re loyal to your grocery store, but are they worth what they charge?
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Grocery stores are in business to make a profit. I totally get it, and making a profit allows them to stay open, pay employees, etc. I have no problem with ANY of that. But buyer beware: don’t be fooled by grocery pricing games in your local store.
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A home garden is a blessing in many ways. It’s fun to see the daily growth of the plants and eventual blooming and growth of vegetables or herbs. Tomatoes, in particular, are easy to grow even for non-gardeners like me. But they seem to ripen in waves, with large quantities in each wave. So, the challenge is how to effectively handle too many tomatoes at once.
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Fresh herbs are wonderful, and sometimes have a very different taste from dried. And if you grow them in your garden, they’re super low cost. But what if you buy them in the store, then find you only used a tiny bit out of that little bunch? Did you know you can save the rest and freeze leftover herbs in ice?
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Way back in January of last year, I posted the way I plan my menus and re-use the shopping lists (check that out here). But I realize everyone is different, and that might not work for all. Particularly for people without a lot of storage space (fridge, freezer, or cabinets) and with a smaller budget or even people who don’t like to shop, let’s take a look at planning your menu by the sales flyer at your favorite/closest grocery store.
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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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You’ve probably noticed a couple of patterns with me…I’m all about the food AND I look for savings everywhere! I’m forever comparing and trying to figure out the better deal…which led me to question pre-bagged produce. I see those sales all the time, but are they good ones? What is the key to finding savings in the bag?
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