The next time you are grocery shopping, don’t skip the bulk bins aisle. Tremendous savings can be had when buying grains, beans, spices, flours or other baking or pantry staples. Whether you need two pounds or two teaspoons of an ingredient, you’ll probably save money by purchasing from the bulk bins. One study showed that […]
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Coupons.com Can Save You Money Every Day — Just Print ’em Out
Would you like $1 off any Listerine product? Maybe $2 off a new Reach toothbrush? How about 50 cents to a dollar off your favorite cereal. Coupons can add up fast (especially if you frequent a store that doubles those under $1. You don’t have to scrounge through the Sunday paper to get them, either. You […]
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How to Avoid Wasting Food
As Americans, we waste a lot of food. Food waste means money waste. It’s a growing problem in the United States. But the Colorado Fruit and Vegetable Growers have some tips for avoiding the problem. Buy Colorado produce when possible. Learn about Colorado’s production cycle and what produce is available when. Then, plan your family’s […]
Keep Those Veggies Fresh
Food waste by the average American family is estimated at 25 percent of your grocery shopping dollars — or a little more than $2,000 a year. Fresh vegetables top the list. If you have a better use for $2,000 this year, please read on for simple ways to store and preserve fresh vegetables before they […]
Here Are 12 Ways to Cut Grocery Bills in Half
Of course, everyone would like to cut the supermarket bill by 50% or more. After all, on average we spend $277 per month on groceries (families spend about $341 per month). But you don’t have to go to the extremes you see on “Extreme Couponing” or map out the invasion of a small dictatorship. Instead, […]
Less Extreme Couponing Still Saves Money, Time
If you’ve ever seen TLC’s “Extreme Couponing,” you might conclude that coupons are for crazy people. You don’t need a five-year supply of toilet paper, and you especially don’t want to devote 40 hours a week to planning your grocery shopping. If you do a little studying and monitoring, you can easily design a coupon […]
Eat Better and Save Money, Too
What if I said you could save more than $500 a year by buying more fresh fruits and veggies? Many people think fresh produce costs more than convenience snacks. But a recent report by the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI)shows how that belief doesn’t hold water. After reviewing almost 40 different popular […]
