Alternate Title: How to Get Bounced from a Museum in Under 5 Minutes Going to a museum with my children is never a boring experience. Occasionally an exhibit may be uninteresting, but my children rarely are. Unfortunately the docents usually do not appreciate my kids’ attempt to liven things up. Just a few of the things my childrenRead More
Frugal Tip: How to Save Money on Sesame Seeds
Most people look for and buy sesame seeds on the spice aisle, where a 2.4 ounce jar sells for over $5.00. However, you can find organic sesame seeds on the bulk food aisle for under $4.00 a pound. If you do the math, you will find that buying sesame seeds from the bulk food aisle isRead More
How to Save Money on Groceries
These tips on how to save money on groceries will help you slash your groceries expenses. It started with a tube of toothpaste….saving money that is. I went to the store one day, used a Colgate coupon and walked out making money on that tube of toothpaste. I knew from then on I was goingRead More
Frugal Diced Tomatoes without the Can
Roma tomatoes go on sale here periodically. In fact the last couple of weeks, they have been on sale for 99 cents a pound. When they are on sale, I buy them in bulk. Once home, I wash them and dice them. There really is no reason to remove the skin or worry about theRead More
Frugal Tip: Enjoy Artickoke Hearts for Less
When my sister and I were discussing our current food obsessions, she shared this money saving tip with me. She buys frozen artichoke hearts instead of bottled artichoke hearts. Next time I went shopping, I began searching for frozen artichokes. I found a 12 oz. pound bag of frozen artichoke hearts at my Trader Joe’sRead More
How to Tell if Produce is Organic at the Store
Some stores have a dedicated organic section. Others mix the organic produce in wth the regular produce and mark the organic produce with green or yellow signs, when they remember to use a colored sign. However, if you know a little number trick, you don’t have to rely on the colored signs to tell youRead More
How to Save Money Using Ebates
There are some things I absolutely insist on buying new. Horse and bike helmets fit in that category. I fell off my horse a week ago and hit my head on a rock, fortunately I was wearing a helmet and my injuries were minimal. However, I now need a new helmet before I can rideRead More
FREE Noodles To Do List App for Android
The Android App Noodles – To Do List is free today (1/11/12) from Amazon. Organize your life and have all the information you need wherever you go with a simple Android app: Noodles – To Do List. Click here to download the free Noodles – To Do List Android App. This app is free today only, butRead More
Join Ebates Before You Shop Online
Seriously, Join Ebates before you shop online, especially on cyber Monday when you will receive double cash back at most of the stores. I know it is your money, but it drives me crazy when you waste it. They are legitimate. I don’t buy a lot, but I have received over $40.00 cash back just buying theRead More
How I Find Sales on Meat
I have scored great deals on ground turkey several times this year. The last one was the best. I saved an additional $3.00 per package on extra lean ground turkey and it was already on sale for $3.99. So I paid $0.99 for 1 1/4 for extra lean ground turkey. Yeah, I was jazzed and I wasRead More
Free Guide for Android Phones
My regular readers will not be surprised to learn that my old cell phone fell victim to my 4 year old, Andrew. I decided to look at the destroyed cell phone, not as a loss, but as an opportunity to upgrade to a 21st Century phone. I asked on twitter and Facebook what phone IRead More
What I buy at Trader Joe’s
When I lived in Southern California, we had a lovely Saturday routine. My husband would make a double batch of pancake or waffles with the kids while I would do our weekly shopping. First, I would go to the farmer’s market, then I would go to Trader Joe’s and if there was anything I stillRead More
Real Food Deals: If You Don’t Look, You Won’t Find Them!
Many people complain to me about the high cost of eating healthy. And while it does cost me a little more to feed my family organic foods, I find if I work a bit at it, I can find some great deals. When I start quizzing my friends who complain about the high cost of eating healthy, IRead More
Real Food Deals: Comparing Organic Apples to…Cookies!
Making Room in Your Budget for More Real Food People often express surprise that someone as frugal as me would buy organic produce, organic dairy, or free-range eggs. But if you want to know how I do it, you need to look and see what is not in my grocery cart. There is very littleRead More
Real Food Deals–Using a Price Book
Using a Price Book to Save on Groceries: I started using a price book back in the early 90’s after reading about it in The Tightwad Gazette. I keep a small, loose leaf notebook in my purse and write down the price of items that I buy. I write the item, the store, the packageRead More
Real Food Deals – Devote Your Grocery Budget to FOOD!
I have had an opportunity to view many grocery store purchases while browsing the web. One thing I find interesting is that many people include paper goods and cleaning products in their grocery budget. When I say I spend $100.00 a week on groceries, I mean I spend $100.00 on FOOD, usually just ingredients withRead More
Real Food Deals – The Grow It Yourself Edition
Troy, from I Refuse to Recede, shared a post on how to start an herb garden yesterday. Growing your own herbs, fruits, and vegetables is a great way to enjoy real food, for less. As Tami, from Butter My Kitchen, pointed out in the comments, even buying small potted herbs saves money over buying fresh cutRead More
The Benefits of a Raw Dairy Club
In the following article, Alex, from A Moderate Life, shares the benefits of a Raw Dairy Club and explains how it operates. Thinking about joining a raw dairy club? Here’s the scoop on ours! Alea asked me to do a guest post for her lovely blog and I was thrilled to be ableRead More
Real Food Deals – The Make it from Scratch Edition!
I debated whether or not to pop back in from my blogging break to do a Real Food Deals post. The deciding factor was my grocery bill this week! I bought some convenience items, packaged versions of things I would normally make from scratch. I didn’t buy a lot, just enough to cover 2 dinnersRead More
How to Save Money on Food at Ethnic Markets
You might assume smaller markets mean higher prices, but that is not the case. Here’s how to save money on food at ethnic markets. A trip to an ethnic supermarket is always an adventure. I know every time I enter one that not only will I find some great food bargains, but I’ll also getRead More
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