Groceries
Are You a Two-List Shopper?
Wednesday, April 7th, 2010
You’ve heard it for years: Never go grocery shopping without a list. But did you know that even list users typically have two lists? There’s the list in their hand and the list in their head. As reported on MSN.com, a new study found that 75 percent of shoppers entered the store knowing they were ... [Read more]
More Amazing Tales From Super Couponers
Sunday, March 28th, 2010
If couponing were a sport, Jill Cataldo and Nathan Engels would be Olympic champions. As reported by ABCNews.com, Cataldo’s weekly grocery bill runs between $40 and $60, and that’s to feed a family of five. Engels spends almost no money on groceries; he hasn’t had to buy toilet paper since 2007 thanks to the three-year ... [Read more]
Smart Shopping at the Grocery Store
Wednesday, November 11th, 2009
For most families, the grocery store is one of the most frequently visited retail stores. That’s why it’s so important to be proactive in spending wisely when doing what can feel like a routine chore. As pointed out on MSNBC recently, “Marketers have put more thought into grocery stores than any other type of store ... [Read more]
Is Frugality Fading?
Tuesday, August 25th, 2009
Frugality has been all the rage during the recession. But now there’s some evidence that our money-saving ways may be going by the wayside. A CNN.com story noted that the personal savings rate dipped in June after several months of strong growth. And, while an HSBC survey found that 85 percent of people have modified ... [Read more]
Save on Organics
Thursday, April 23rd, 2009
Organic food may seem like a splurge right now, but when it comes to our health spending less may ultimately cost more. A short piece on Consumer Reports recently reported on five ways to save on organics. In addition to the obvious suggestion to buy store brand organics, the article included links to organic food ... [Read more]
Let Your Mouse Do The Walking
Thursday, April 9th, 2009
The Internet is littered with electronic coupon sites, so which ones are best? MainStreet recently listed its five favorites: RetailMeNot.com (users submit coupon codes and feedback as to which ones work); CouponCabin.com (monitors over 1,200 online stores for new coupons); FatWallet.com (has over 800 merchant partners and a cash-back feature); CouponMom.com (offers helpful free instructions ... [Read more]
Couponing Made Easy
Monday, February 9th, 2009
If you’re serious about saving on the cost of groceries, you probably already know about CouponMom.com. But U.S. News & World Report recently highlighted another good grocery coupon resource–the blog, Frugal Coupon Mom. Ashley Nuzzo, who writes the blog, scours lots of other web sites and blogs looking for the best deals and then posts ... [Read more]
Does This Recession Make Me Look Fat?
Monday, January 12th, 2009
As people look for ways to save money in this tough economy, there’s concern that attempts to shed expenses may lead people to put on weight. According to a Reuters story, healthy foods tend to be more expensive. Commenting on today’s economy, one nutrition sciences professor said, “People … are going to economize and as ... [Read more]
Living Well on $44k
Monday, December 22nd, 2008
How did you do on finding holiday gift deals this year? Can you beat this: 27 gifts for $90? As reported on TODAY, that’s just the latest in a long list of amazing money moves executed by Steve and Annette Economides, who have turned smart shopping into an extreme sport. The Arizona couple, along with ... [Read more]
A Fresh Start
Monday, December 22nd, 2008
Money matters usually rank among people’s top New Year’s resolutions and this year is no different. MarketWatch reported on one of the many resolution surveys in which “Get out of debt or save money” came in as the number one New Year’s commitment. In fact, 90 percent of survey respondents had a money-related goal on ... [Read more]
Penny Wise and Artichoke Foolish
Tuesday, November 25th, 2008
Like many of us, a grocery shopper named Jill is paying more attention to the cost of food these days. So, as described in a New York Times article, when one store’s price on cauliflower seemed too high, she went to another store, and then another. Finally, she found a good price, only to discover ... [Read more]
Spending Smart
Wednesday, October 8th, 2008
While we can’t control what’s happening in the stock market we can control what’s happening in our homes, and now is an especially good time to look for ways to spend smarter. U.S. News & World Report offers a great collection of ideas for saving on the cost of food, clothing, healthcare, and more. Such ... [Read more]
Couponing in a Hurry
Tuesday, September 9th, 2008
Everyone knows that coupons can save you money when shopping for groceries. But not everyone thinks they have the time for all that sorting and clipping. Syndicated columnist Gregory Karp highlighted some sites that make the job easier. CouponMom.com, which is free but requires registration, enables you to easily scroll through a chain’s weekly deals ... [Read more]
Fresh Foods for Less
Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008
Doesn’t it seem expensive to eat well? Everything from hormone-free milk to pesticide-free potatoes cost more. But if you know where to look and when, you can buy fresh, chemical-free food without breaking the bank. That’s the theme of an article from The Simple Dollar, which provides helpful links for finding nearby farmers’ markets, knowing ... [Read more]
The True Coupon Queen
Tuesday, May 20th, 2008
Among all the coupon queens and kings out there, Crissy Thompson is true royalty. The Gainesville, GA woman sometimes spends as little as $10 per week to feed her family of five. To really understand her methods you may have to read the full transcript of the TV news report about her, but here are ... [Read more]
Multiplying Your Tax Rebate
Thursday, April 24th, 2008
With rebate checks soon to start showing up in people’s mailboxes, retailers are eager to see us spend the money in their stores. For a limited time, several are offering to add 10 percent to the value of your tax rebate if you use the full amount to purchase gift cards at their stores. The ... [Read more]
Click and Save
Friday, February 22nd, 2008
With food prices on the rise, it’s time to reconsider the lowly coupon. You know, those “free standing inserts” that come in the Sunday paper only to end up on the bottom of the birdcage. According to an article in the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, a mere two percent of coupons get redeemed. Perhaps the redemption rate ... [Read more]
