Today's reader question comes from Rachel. She's wondering about how to save on the cost of kosher meat. I would love to know how you save money on kosher meat. As you know this type of meat is very expensive and I have never seen coupons for it. … [Read more...]
Ask My Readers: Pampers Gifts to Grow Rewards
Posted on January 10, 2012 by
I got a question yesterday from Rebecca in Detroit and I thought you all might have some good ideas to share with her. I have 3000 Pampers rewards points in the Gifts to Grow program. What prizes are actually of a good value? How do you decide … [Read more...]
Reader Q&A: How to Save on Pet Supplies
Posted on January 3, 2012 by
Today's reader question comes from Dan in Milwaukee. He's wondering how to save on pet supplies. I know you mentioned a while back on Facebook that you recently got a dog. I'm wondering how much you think I should budget for pet supplies every … [Read more...]
Reader Q&A | My Emergency Fund Keeps Shrinking – Help!
Posted on December 13, 2011 by
Today's reader question comes from Chana in Baltimore (not her real name). I love this question - and hey, who am I to complain about another opportunity to talk about Emergency Funds! We have been working on getting out of debt for the last 18 … [Read more...]
Reader Q&A: The Emergency Fund
Posted on November 29, 2011 by
Today's question comes from a reader on the West Coast. She's wondering about having an Emergency Fund - and whether everyone really needs to put aside 3-6 months of expenses. I love this question and, as you will see, had a LOT to say on the … [Read more...]
How to Spend the Least Amount of Money in a Supermarket, by B. Winer
Posted on November 27, 2011 by
Oh my goodness, I'm in love. This is the cutest thing ever! A reader just sent me this "How To" essay that her 5th grade son wrote for school. I bolded my very favorite parts! I am going to tell how you to spend the least amount of money in a … [Read more...]
My Weekly Savings: Price Matching Is My Friend
Posted on November 22, 2011 by
I did a really quick trip to Walmart on Friday to pick up a very few items, most of which were price matched. (4) bags of 12-oz cranberries - price matched to Aldi's @ $.99 each 1 10-lb bag of Russet potatoes - price matched to Adli's $ … [Read more...]
My Weekly Savings at Costco & Local Grocery Store
Posted on November 17, 2011 by
I had a very coupon-heavy trip today to my local grocery store. In fact, everything - right down to the blueberries and pomegranate - was bought with a coupon. Truth be told, more and more I find myself price-matching at Walmart, since it's closer … [Read more...]
My Weekly Savings: Grocery Store & CVS
Posted on November 7, 2011 by
Last week, I did two coupon-heavy trips. None of these are things that I need *right now*, but they are perfect for illustrating the stocking up principle. That is: Buy IN ADVANCE and IN BULK when the items your family uses are at their ROCK BOTTOM … [Read more...]
My Weekly Savings: CVS, Walgreens + Sukkot
Posted on October 9, 2011 by
Friday was a BIG errands day and between me and my husband, we got a lot accomplished. I hit up both Walgreens and CVS, which fortunately are right across the street from each other. At Wags, I had a $6 register reward in my pocket, and used … [Read more...]
