 |
Canned beans are a major convenience item in my house. But since I’m participating in the SNAP4aWeek Challenge, I’m reminding myself that it’s really not that inconvenient to buy dried beans and chickpeas (aka garbanzo beans) and cook them myself. And it certainly saves a lot of money. The average one pound bag of dried beans [...]
 |
I love summer produce. Not only are all my favorite fruits – berries, peaches, nectarines – available in abundance… but they are also cheap. As in $1 per pound or less cheap. Now, you won’t always see that magical $1 per pound price tag at every store, every week. But you will see it frequently [...]
 |
I’m a firm believer in the benefits of money-planning. Not only does it save sanity (no more “what’s for dinner??? panic at 5 o’clock), but it saves a tremendous amount of money. When you plan a menu, and then shop according to that menu, you avoid grocery temptations and stop food waste. Given that I [...]
 |
I’m excited to announce that I’m teaming up with two of my blogging buddies to participate in Mazon’s SNAP Food Stamp Challenge this coming week, July 16th – July 22nd, 2012. Mazon issued the Food Stamp Challenge to help raise awareness for those living in poverty and having to feed themselves and their children only [...]
 |
I know, I know. Summer has just started for many of you. But believe it or not, back-to-school sales are kicking off this week in many parts of the United States. Sales tend to track school openings, so if your area’s public schools start in August, sales at national chains such as Staples, Office Depot and [...]
 |
If you live on the Eastern Seaboard, you might feel that the title of this post is just for you. And actually, it was inspired by you! I am so sorry for all of you that were without power for several days or more. Whether your power went out because of a natural disaster, or [...]
 |
I don’t want any of you to miss out on this awesome opportunity to get your kids some FREE cash just for opening them a savings account. Open an free savings account for your child by 11:59 p.m. EST tonight, July 3, 2012, and you’ll get a free $17.76 instant bonus, available for withdrawal 3o [...]
 |
I’d hate for you to miss out on this great offer from Capital One 360. It ends tonight at 11:59 pm EST (7/3/12). You’ve heard me sing the praises of Capital One 360 for being our virtual cash envelope. Well usually, they offer a $50 bonus when you open a Capital One 360 checking account.. [...]
