When horrible things happen, this question always arises in my mind - should we stop everything we are doing and focus completely on the tragedy, or should we continue on in our daily lives? I think the answer involves a little of both with more of the latter. It bothers me when I see people… Continue reading Carrying On When Tragedy Strikes
Category: Frugal Living
Tips For Shopping at Aldi {Menu Monday}
We have a brand new Aldi in town! If you've been around here for a while, you know my love/hate relationship with Aldi. I haven't ever shopped in a brand new Aldi, so I thought I'd give the new store a go. I was really pleased with the wider aisles and larger inventory than the old… Continue reading Tips For Shopping at Aldi {Menu Monday}
Eating Healthy On A Budget
I'm happy to have BreAnna from Crafty Coin on the blog today! She loves frugal living as well as grocery shopping, so you know we have a few things in common! BreAnna's goal over on her blog is to teach others how to live frugally without sacrificing quality. I'm excited for her to share her tips for eating… Continue reading Eating Healthy On A Budget
Costco and Target Grocery Haul {Menu Monday}
This week I decided to skip Ingles and get my groceries at Costco and Target. There were several reasons for this: I wanted whole chickens, and Costco sells them for $.99/lb. I wanted to check out the grocery deals at Target (I found some great deals on meat, just didn't need anything from that section… Continue reading Costco and Target Grocery Haul {Menu Monday}
Menu Planning On A Budget
If you've followed my blog for a while, you know I'm a huge fan of saving money at the grocery store. Lately I've had some interesting conversations with people about their grocery budgets that made me think (and tweet). If you're looking for a way to trim your general household expenses, the best and easiest… Continue reading Menu Planning On A Budget
Saving Money On Groceries Without Coupons
I have a little bit of a different Monday post for you today! My sister, Alli, has created her very own method of saving money on groceries. It's pretty different from my method of shopping the sale cycles and using coupons - she doesn't use any paper coupons! We sat down and talked through her money-saving… Continue reading Saving Money On Groceries Without Coupons
Ingles Grocery Haul + New Recipes! {Menu Monday}
Happy Monday! This is our fourth week of my husband's efforts to stick with his Paleo diet/Crossfit routine. It's harder than he thought it would be, but we're surviving! I looked for a few new recipes to add to the menu this week - hopefully they'll satisfy my picky eater! If you are interested in… Continue reading Ingles Grocery Haul + New Recipes! {Menu Monday}
Ingles Grocery Haul – A Lesson In Seasonal Grocery Sales
I don't have a menu to share with you this week (we're eating basically the same meals as last week), but I did still film my grocery haul for you. Memorial Day sales aren't just limited to mattresses and department stores. The past weekend kicked off a new season of grocery sales that we will see… Continue reading Ingles Grocery Haul – A Lesson In Seasonal Grocery Sales
How To Save Money On All Three Meals During Vacation
Now that the weather is warming up, people are thinking about vacation. No matter where you go or what you do on vacation, you have to eat. 🙂 Costs add up quickly when you're feeding your family at restaurants for all three meals every day! Here are a few ways you can save money on each… Continue reading How To Save Money On All Three Meals During Vacation
What To Buy At Dollar General
Everywhere you look, another Dollar General store is having a grand opening. Dollar General is a great place to save money, especially for those of us who don't play the drugstore game. Many of their items boast daily low prices, but just like any other store, you have to be alert to find the real… Continue reading What To Buy At Dollar General
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