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  • Bottom Line on Price Tracking

    Every time you put away your groceries, put the price you paid on the bottom of the product. That way you will always know the price you paid and I try to always beat that price.  It's keeps me focused and I never forget prices.

     

    Groceries, Shopping
  • grilled applesauce sandwich
    Instant "Apple Pie"

    Cheap snack for kids!  Take sandwich bread and top with applesauce and cinnamon.  Make a sandwich and butter both sides.  Cook like a grilled cheese sandwich. Sprinkle with sugar and you have an instant apple pie.  The kids love it!


     

     

    Cooking, Groceries, Kids
  • veggies in the bag
    Veggies in the Bag

    At the end of dinner time if you have a spoonful of left over corn, beans, peas etc add them to a freezer bag.  When you have enough make some vegetable soup.

    Cooking, Groceries, Shopping
  • Start Saving on Groceries

    Being smarter with your grocery dollars is one of the fastest ways to fire-up your family's financial recovery. Here are four ways to begin saving on groceries starting today.

    Groceries, Kitchen Ideas, Shopping
  • Tons of coupons - All for You!

    Have you ever heard of the magazine, "ALL YOU"?

    Groceries, Shopping
  • meal planning cards
    Playing Cards in the Kitchen

    I write down my entrees, sides, desserts, etc. on a separate 3 x 5 card. When it comes time to plan a meal based on what I have in my pantry and/or what's on sale, I can take an entree card, choose a side card, and choose a dessert card, too. That way I can mix and match my selections without having the same things over and over again. Then I put those meals on my menu planner (in my computer) and print it out.  I put that on the refrigerator so that my husband can see what I've got planned.

    Cooking, Groceries, Kitchen Ideas
  • stock up and organize with jars and containers
    Bulk Storage Saves Money and Time
    Groceries, Kitchen Ideas, Shopping
  • pancakes from scratch
    No More Bisquick!

    I never buy baking mixes. Just Google recipes for bisquits or pancakes and you will see that it's just flour & leavening (baking powder or soda) and water or milk... maybe a pinch of salt. For pancakes you need an egg, otherwise that's it. You'll save a ton of cash learning to bake for yourself.

    Cooking, Groceries, Shopping
  • meat slicer, save on deli ends
    Discounts at Closing Time

    If you shop in smaller shops, bakeries or butcher stores you can be lucky 
    and get extreme discounts shortly before closing time or if you buy the 
    end-pieces of sausage or cheese.

    Cooking, Groceries, Shopping
  • fresh produce
    Co-operative Produce Shopping

    I am in charge of a produce co-op.  We shop about ever 4 to 6 weeks (4 weeks in prime season and 6 in off season).

    Groceries, Shopping
  • Cow Fresh Meat
    Fresh From The Farm

    I haven't purchased store bought meat in over 1 1/2 years. What I don't raise myself, I buy fresh from the farm.  I can get the cuts I want and at liveweights of 50 to 98 cents a pound plus processing—which is usually under 30 cents a pound. 

    Groceries
  • Frozen Grapes

     I freeze grapes so they last longer. I like them frozen, too.

    Groceries
  • Smarter Salad Keeper
    Smarter Salad Keeper

    When you make salad, store it in a glass bowl or 9 x 13 pan.  The cold glass keeps your salad crisp and lasts 3 times longer.  Cover tightly.

    Cooking, Groceries
  • Spicier Spices for Less

    I just read your article on the Dollar Stretcher about spices and how expensive they are at the grocery stores.

    Cooking, Groceries
  • Savings at Costco with Caution

    I typically shop at Costco because I get more for my money. You can buy huge bags of certain produce, use some fresh and freeze the rest. Same with their chicken and Tiliapia. I put all my cereals, rice, snacks etc. into reusable large plastic storage containers so my children cannot see the brand and do not protest over it. If it's in a plastic container they never know the difference.  I also find huge savings on buying my spices and coffee from Costco as well. Not only do we eat healthier but we save a lot of money too.

    Groceries, Kids, Shopping
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