It’s hard to eat right on a budget! That’s because many of us become overwhelmed at how to start. Most of the time, we end up buying food that just sits in our fridge and goes bad because… Read More >
The Ultimate Guide to Buying in Bulk
As frugal people, we are always looking for great buys. Bulk buying is a great way to save money. Sure, getting good deals takes time and planning, but if you make it a habit, you can… Read More >
10 Tips for Cooking Meals in Half an Hour
Many days, by the time I wrap up work and start cooking dinner, it’s already about the hour that we should be sitting down to eat. But, there I am in the kitchen with nothing yet started. There… Read More >
How Bartering Can Save You Big Bucks
When funds are low, bartering can be a great way to get what you need, without spending money. Although bartering isn’t as used as widely today as it was in past generations, there are many frugal-minded people today… Read More >
7 Ways to Make Great (and Cheap!) Coffee at Home
I’ll admit it: I was pretty far into my adult life before I learned to appreciate coffee. I had dropped my son off at a morning class and had 45 minutes to kill before picking him up. Having… Read More >
9 Warning Signs That You’re Spending Too Much on Groceries
They say that the economy is getting better by the day, and maybe it is, but it’s tough to find that extra money in the checking account, isn’t it? Breathe easy, because if we push the pause button… Read More >
DIY Potted Herb Garden: Save Money On Fresh Herbs
Do you love to cook with fresh herbs, but hate how expensive they can be? You don’t have to resort to cooking with dried herbs. Make your own potted herb garden; it is easy and a fun project… Read More >
Seniors Save At Kroger!
Seniors…Joe from Houston, Texas wants you to read on & save!! I’ve been getting an extra 10 percent off just by using my Kroger card. Anyone 55 and over gets a 10 percent senior citizen discount on all… Read More >
How to Save Money on Groceries, Even if You’re Not a Coupon Cutter
So you want to save money on groceries – doesn’t everyone? A trip to the grocery store – even for just a few kitchen staples – can add up quickly, but what if you’re not a coupon cutter?… Read More >
Earn Cash Back on Groceries
Good news! The cash back concept has entered the world of grocery shopping. Earn Cash Back on Groceries I just used Checkout 51 for the first time, and I earned $2.00 cash back on my purchase of 4… Read More >
Where Are the Double Coupons?
It was April 2011 when Kroger started slowly rolling out its plan to stop double coupons. Double coupons were an extremely popular cost-saving strategy among the coupon community and the changes were not accepted quietly. As the practice… Read More >
Cut Your Grocery Bill – No Coupons Required!
According to the USDA, it costs $146 a week to feed a family of four a healthy diet. Imagine if you could cut that figure in half – you’d have nearly $300 extra dollars each month! Now imagine… Read More >
Canning Veggies & Fruits: Just One Way to Stockpile Food and Save!
When the big storm hits, the first thing to disappear from the shelves of the grocery store is canned goods. They’re cheap, they retain their nutrition, and they last forever. When it comes to cooked produce, the kind… Read More >
6 Ways to Eat Organic on a Budget
You’ve read that growth hormones in milk might be causing early puberty. You’re concerned that increases in breast cancer are related to growth hormones in meat and dairy products. The World Health Organization has expressed concerns about antibiotics… Read More >
Grocery Savings Calendar
I’ve got a grocery store secret to share with you that will save you money – it’s the grocery savings calendar. Did you know that certain items in the grocery store go on sale during certain months of… Read More >
Find Recipes Using The Ingredients You Have
There it is, that little jar of Hoisin Sauce you bought for a Moo Shu Chicken recipe that turned out to be a flop…now what do you do with it? What about those Panko Bread Crumbs that you… Read More >
Clip Coupons – It’s Like a $100 Per Hour Job
If you’re serious about saving money, the grocery is the place to start because you’ll see immediate results. Wouldn’t you love to watch your grocery bill go from $150 a week to just $75? It really is possible,… Read More >
Reduce Your Grocery Bill – 4 Money Saving Strategies
Teri Gault, founder and CEO of TheGroceryGame.com, was intent on saving her family money. Her commonsense, home-style approach to good living included collecting coupons and matching them to grocery store sales. Eventually, this hobby became a passion. Teri… Read More >
5 Foods You Should be Freezing
Learn to love your freezer, and you’ll discover that it’s a great way to save time and money! Here are 5 foods that you should be freezing… Casseroles – Get in the habit of doubling and freezing casseroles…. Read More >
4 Unique Tips for Frugal Living
Living frugally is hard. There is always a temptation to buy something you really want, your spouse really wants or the kids want. Then there are all the unexpected expenses that pop up; car maintenance and repair costs,… Read More >