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 >
Best Oil for Deep Frying: Which is the Healthiest For You?
You can deep fry pretty much anything and it’s going to taste amazing. It’s an important method of cooking in cuisines from all over the world – not just fast food. Of course, deep frying can be one… Read More >
8 Things To Always Buy in Bulk
I’ll be honest: One of my favorite reasons for buying items in bulk is that it saves me trips to the store. For me, the fact that I can save money with bulk purchases is just a bonus–albeit,… Read More >
8 Ways To Get The Best Deals At The Produce Market
There’s a small but charming farmers market that’s held just minutes from my house each weekend. Lately, it’s been my prime source for leaf lettuce and hot peppers. If you think local markets have to be expensive, think… Read More >
8 Vegetables That Are Easy to Grow
My green thumb is lacking, but growing my own garden vegetables is a low-cost way to get fresh, nutritious foods into my family’s diet. That’s why I rely on planting vegetables that are easy to grow. These veggies… Read More >
Use, Don’t Throw: 7 Ways to Transform Expiring Produce
Sometimes in the produce aisle, my eyes are bigger than my stomach. More often than not, before I manage to eat everything, some of my purchases get too ripe, soft or wilted to enjoyably consume fresh. That’s when… Read More >
7 Ideas for Cooking in Bulk
I used to cook just one meal at a time, but as life got busier and busier, I realized that there was a better way. I discovered that I could save time in the kitchen by cooking food… Read More >
12 Ridiculously Easy Ways to Eat Healthy
Whether you want to do it for yourself or you’re supporting someone in your family who has health or food issues, eating healthy is important. It can also be hard, but it doesn’t have to be. Many people… Read More >
12 Ideas for Organizing Your Refrigerator
Outdated food, mysterious leftovers, sticky spills: The refrigerator can be a scary place. In fact, cleaning out the fridge is one of my least favorite chores. That’s why it makes more sense to keep my fridge neat and… 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 >
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 >
Go Generic and Save!
It should not come as a huge surprise that many Americans are shopping for generic brands these days in order to save a dollar here and a dollar there. The big question, however, becomes: Which generic brands are… Read More >
Is Being Brand Loyal Good for Your Budget?
If you are looking to save money when buying groceries or drugstore items, did you know being brand loyal could be a budget buster? Consider this, when you are shopping for, let’s say canned tuna. Do you always… Read More >
Budget-Slimming Coupon Tips for the Frugal Mom
Being a mom is more than a full-time job; it’s a lifetime job. You don’t have scheduled start and end times, breaks, or even meals unless you wrestle your schedule into submission. Applying yourself to raising your family… Read More >
8 Ways to Cut Your Grocery Bill This Holiday Season
The Thanksgiving Feast for 20. Your annual cookie exchange for the neighborhood. You Christmas Eve open house attended by at least 50 folks. Don’t let holiday parties and family feasts take a bite out of your grocery budget…. Read More >
10 Healthy Snacks Your Toddler Will Love
Toddlers and snacks just go together, it seems. Little kids’ attention spans have a tendency to run out before mealtime is over, so they end up hungry again shortly afterward. Instead of fighting against this common behavior, savvy… Read More >
The Definite Guide to Eating Healthy for Less Than $400 a Month (Family of 4)
Healthy eating and saving money. For many, these concepts are not associated in any way. Why is that? The food industry focuses on meals that are cheap to produce and easy to sell: high-calorie, low-nutrient, convenient fast food. But… Read More >
21 Food Storage Tips to Make Your Groceries Last Longer
I absolutely hate it when I go to the fridge and find that the crisp fruits and veggies I just bought had turned soggy and wilted. Fresh produce and dairy products (especially the organic varieties) aren’t cheap! I’m not… Read More >
18 Food Hacks that You Should Know
We spend a large amount of time and energy preparing and eating food every day, and often there is a lot of waste. It is time to change the way we cook and eat. Make kitchen life fun, easy and innovative… Read More >
The Ultimate Guide to Buying Fruits and Vegetables in Season
My mother taught me that prices at the store can vary widely, depending on the time of the year. She told me it was best to buy produce in season when they are cheapest and freshest. I follow her advice… Read More >