Tag Archives: food

Seeing Coupons as Money

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Jennifer Derrick

Some people hate to use coupons. Some can’t be bothered, some don’t see that the time required is worth the savings, some are embarrassed, some figure coupons are only for junk food (they aren’t), and some are afraid of being … Continue reading →

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Determining Value

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Jennifer Derrick

Recently I was invited to a lunch at a very pricey, exclusive restaurant in town. I accepted because it was a professional thing and I felt like the contacts I would make would justify the price tag. I was right, … Continue reading →

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Measure Everything: Strange Ways To Save Money

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Jennifer Derrick

How many times have you just dumped detergent in the washing machine, or grabbed a swig of cough medicine without measuring? This may be quick and convenient, but likely you are wasting money and product by not measuring. Some products … Continue reading →

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The Easiest Way To Save On Food

Posted on November 22, 2010 by Jennifer Derrick

I’m frequently asked about the best ways to save on food. There are many ways, including coupons, shopping the sales, buying store brands, and buying in bulk. But if you want to know the easiest way to save on food, … Continue reading →

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Frugal Living Can Suck

Posted on September 28, 2010 by David G. Mitchell

Sitting here at my computer, late on a Saturday night, I am thinking about one thing — frozen treats, whether ice cream or gelato or frozen yogurt. About fifteen hours ago, I told my wife that if we did nothing … Continue reading →

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Simple Ways To Reduce Food Waste

Posted on August 17, 2010 by David G. Mitchell

In even the most organized of kitchens, there will be waste. Spills, failed recipes and other mishaps will add to food costs. It cannot be helped because accidents do happen. At the same time, a lot of waste can be … Continue reading →

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Is Food Our Biggest Savings Enemy?

Posted on January 14, 2010 by Jeffrey Strain

Aaron Patzer, the founder of Mint.com, thinks that for 20 and 30 year olds, the major savings problem is the cost of socially going out — dinners at restaurants, drinks with friends and the daily coffee at the local coffee … Continue reading →

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Get More Money Without a Second Job

Posted on December 10, 2009 by Jennifer Derrick

When thoughts turn to getting more cash every month, many people assume that they’ll have to take a second job. That may be true. If your financial situation is dire or if you have your heart set on some big … Continue reading →

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Four Reasons to Shop the Perimeter of the Grocery Store Last

Posted on September 11, 2008 by David G. Mitchell

I went grocery shopping today. I went to Publix, where I do all of my shopping. The store was well stocked. The produce was fresh. The employees were helpful and friendly. As I walked the aisles, I thought to myself, … Continue reading →

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Vacation Homes – Cheaper than You Think

Posted on September 7, 2008 by John Cain

There was a time when I thought a weeklong vacation to Hilton Head would be outrageously expensive — either that or I’d have to stay at a less-than-desirable hotel 15 miles from the beach to make it affordable. In my … Continue reading →

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Zucchini – Valuable Ally of Frugal Cooks

Posted on August 31, 2008 by Denise Trowbridge

My family has long had a love hate relationship with zucchini. My grandparents, mom and I have planted one plant each and every year for as long as I can remember. Until about mid-August every loaf of fresh-baked zucchini bread … Continue reading →

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Should You Eat Food after the Expiration Date?

Posted on July 17, 2008 by Jeffrey Strain

Today’s question to get your morning rolling is, Should you eat food after the expiration date? This is an argument that my wife and I often get into when the food in the refrigerator goes past the date marked on … Continue reading →

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What If the Pain Isn’t Temporary?

Posted on July 15, 2008 by Jennifer Derrick

Most of the people I know are convinced that the current high fuel and food prices are temporary. “Surely the bubble will burst soon,” they say. “It won’t be long before we can resume living the way we were before,” … Continue reading →

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Getting the Most Out of Coupons

Posted on July 13, 2008 by Jennifer Derrick

I frequently encounter people who don’t use coupons because they feel like it isn’t worth their time. If you’ve run the numbers and found this to be the case, I respect that. Coupon use, like all areas of personal finance, … Continue reading →

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How to Cut Your Restaurant Bill in Half

Posted on June 21, 2008 by Cortni Marrazzo

I’ve recently discovered the joy of belonging to a special club that gives you discounts at restaurants of half off (and sometimes more). I want to share this saving opportunity with those who are not yet aware so they can … Continue reading →

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Grocery Bags Should Be Free!

Posted on April 11, 2008 by Shannon Christman

The boxes were gone. My three-year-old was crestfallen. He had looked forward to his regular job of returning the plastic bags from last week’s grocery shopping trip to the recycling boxes just inside the store. But the boxes are no … Continue reading →

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Financially Secure People Eat Leftovers

Posted on March 14, 2008 by Jennifer Derrick

This weekend I was reading “You’re Broke Because You Want to Be: How to Stop Getting By and Start Getting Ahead” by Larry Winget. (A pretty good read, by the way. The advice is nothing groundbreaking, but his straight talk … Continue reading →

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