My grocery bill has been smiling ever since Aldi arrived in West Palm Beach. If you have an Aldi in your town, but you haven’t shopped there yet…do your wallet a favor! Before you go, take a look… Read More >
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Make Your Own Lunchables!
It’s back-to-school time, and it’s back-to-lunch time! When it comes to school lunches, do you… A. Give your children $3 – $7 each day to buy an unhealthy, unidentifiable lunch on a tray? B. Stock your refrigerator with… 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 >
Tips to Simplify Your Family Dinner
When’s the last time you sat down at home for a family dinner? Last night? Good job…you get the June Clever award! Last week? Hmmm…there’s room to improvement. Thanks to our over-scheduled lives, the family dinner has taken… Read More >
Eat In, Not Out – 5 Ways to Ditch the Drive-Thru
Are you a drive-thru diva? Take this quiz and be honest! How many times a week do you do the fast food drive-thru? Have you ever added up how much you spend each week on fast food? Do… 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 >
Stop Wasting Food!
I hate throwing away food! Maybe it’s because I’m a frugal foodie, or maybe it’s because I remember my mother saying “there are starving children in Africa.” Whatever the reason, I still hate throwing away food. Stop wasting… Read More >
Resolution Solution – Cut Food Costs
The average family of four spends $800 – $1000 a month on food (groceries and eating out), so there’s plenty of room to cut food costs! Recently, I was working with a family on budgeting, and when I… Read More >
5 Things You Should Know About Coupons
In today’s economy, extreme couponing has evolved as a new national sport. We have all seen people on television shrieking maniacally with delight as they spend a few dollars on several shopping carts full of groceries and household… Read More >
Throw a Christmas Party for Less Than $100…Aldi Style!
Make a little Merry for less when you throw a Christmas party Aldi style! Here’s your festive $100 party plan*, and your guests will enjoy a yummy spread of more than just chips and dip – thanks to… Read More >
10 Items You Might Be Surprised to Find at Aldi
I’m a frugal foodie (if there is such a thing!)…I love to cook, I love gourmet ingredients, but I’m very frugal when it comes to my grocery bill. I’ve had a love/hate relationship with the gourmet food section… Read More >
How Much Could You Save on Groceries?
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Want to Cut Your Grocery Bill in Half?
Is there anybody out there that doesn’t want to cut their grocery bill in half? I didn’t think so. It really is possible, and it can be done without clipping coupons, but you’ll have to make some… 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 >
6 New Coupon Trends You Should Know About
Coupons are changing fast and furiously these days thanks to new marketing approaches and evolving technology. Businesses and customers alike can sometimes struggle to keep up with the latest trends. However, knowing and embracing these trends can lead… Read More >
Don’t assume it’s cheaper just because it came from Walmart
When you walk through the doors of Walmart, don’t assume that everything is a good deal. Don’t ignore your frugal sub-conscience. Don’t let their low price guarantee fool you and don’t throw caution to the wind because you’ll fill… Read More >
What’s for Dinner? Meal Planning Made Simple: 7 days, 7 ways!
What’s for dinner? It’s a question our families ask us everyday, and if meal planning is stressing you out, here’s a solution! I call it Meal Planning Made Simple – 7 Days, 7 Ways. It’s simply 7 ways… 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 >
Co-Ops: What are they and are they right for your family?
You may have heard the term Co-Op before but weren’t sure what it really meant. Often, the first thing people think of is farmers. You may have wondered also if it is a type of business. Let’s start… Read More >
Making Your Own Baby Food: Healthy and Cost-Effective
Food allergies in children seem to be on the rise, and many studies link the source of the adverse reactions to chemicals and other ingredients in processed food. A simple solution for healthier baby food is to make… Read More >