It’s been a wild ride with grocery prices lately. I’ve been wondering how realistic it is to keep to my $65- $100 a week budget. I’ve had to let go of what is realistic and adjust my food budget accordingly. If you are struggling with rising food prices, know that there are STILL deals to …
Happy almost fall! My girls are back in school, and I finally feel like I’m getting back into a routine. The summer went so fast, and the last two weeks of summer, I relaxed from my blogging duties, but I’m back and ready to bring more tips and tricks to help you live your best …
Wondering how we keep a low grocery budget? Thanks to pantry cooking we can use what we have and fill in each week. This week I went to our local grocery store Tops and BJ’s Wholesale club. I find amazing deals at both of these stores. If you need a BJ’s membership for only $25 …
It’s Friday. Friday already. The time change, this cold, moving, selling our house, the blogs are …kicking my butt. To be completely honest I am exhausted. When you are exhausted couponing is harder. But living within your means should always be second nature. I have my cheap genes to thank for that. Yet if you …
A recent study found that the average household spends nearly $2,000 a year on groceries. That’s a lot of money! But it’s not just about how much you spend- it’s also about how much you save. You can cut your grocery bill every week by following these tips: Grocery Budget: You’re going to track how …
Grocery shopping has always been a bit of a battleground for me. Juggling a family, work, and a budget that never seemed to stretch far enough left me constantly scratching my head at the checkout line. But then, I stumbled upon a trick that transformed my grocery shopping experience and saved me a bundle. Here’s …
Summer is one of the most chaotic times for meal planning. It’s the only few months I really loosen up on meal planning because there is usually so much going on. We are only a few weeks into summer break around here, and I’ve decided I have got to get back to meal planning this …
Being able to search for ways to save money on girlfriend getaways is a blessing in itself. Having someone you want to go away with and create lasting memories is one of life’s sweetest pleasures. I’m incredibly grateful that my bestie and I have been friends since first grade, and we are now 38 years …
Everyone loves to get something at a discount. I mean, who doesn’t seriously L-O-V-E a good deal? But how do we know if it is a bargain or not? Isn’t Dollar Tree telling everyone everything inside is cheap, so come on in and shop? That’s where being a savvy shopper is so essential. It’s easy to …
I didn’t feel like couponing this week and needed to grab a few pantry items. I go between Aldi, Tops, and BJ’s when grocery shopping. I do manage to squeeze Costco and Sam’s in because they can have some fantastic deals as well- but I shop there primarily for work. I’ve been doing super cheap …
This week I scored some much needed deals at Target. Much needed in the fact, I needed a night to just get out and shop for pure pleasure. Usually when I’m out shopping it’s at BJs for my BJs blog and I’m constantly battling things for the website, and what we need. Last night I …
Many of us hate grocery shopping. I would probably guess most of us hate how much it costs and what little we feel like we bring home. Then we watch out kids eat everything new in one day. You’re back to what was left in the fridge, and you go out and spend more money …
I’ve been a couponer for years now. As with everything else with technology speeding in front of us, you have to adapt. Today many retailers encourage couponer’s to use their apps or add coupons through their website. I’ve stepped away from Ibotta over the past year but I’m ready to get back into it. ( …
I’m back sharing my third consecutive week of grocery shopping and meal planning. I’ve done random meal menus and grocery trips in the past. Yet, it’s been years since I’ve done them consecutively. This week I went slightly over my $60 goal. I knew this would probably happen because I got a few snack items …
Keeping a low grocery budget was easy four years ago with all the coupon deals. Fast forward to all the apps and coupon fraud. It’s a different ballgame today. One, I’ve found a way to still master minus all the coupons. Have you wondered how much you are supposed to spend on groceries? Here is …
One of the most popular posts I’ve shared on the blog is how I’m spending $60 a week on groceries. Extreme couponing led my husband and me to start our debt-free journey! It’s only been an eight-year journey but it’s been a WILD ride and we are debt-free except for our mortgage BUT we have …
How often have you left the grocery store saying, “The price of food continues to rise?” Or what I used to say all the time, “How did it come to that much? I hardly got any food.” Today, I want to share how you can make a grocery list full of food to eat for …
Wondering how to shrink your grocery bill while still filling up your cart? Don’t let three mistakes steal your money when you grocery shop this week. Below are tips we used while paying off 52K in debt and raising two small children. Today is your day to take one small step toward a smaller grocery …
This weekend we watched a documentary called ” Farmageddon.” We have watched a few different documentaries on our food in the U.S. In College I took a Food & Nutrition Class, it changed my life. Not only was it one of my hardest classes it was an eye-opener. In College, I loved the $1 Fried Chicken and mashed …
If you’re anything like me, you know that the thrill of a good deal is second to none. But did you know that couponing can do more than save you a few bucks? Today, I want to share with you seven ways that becoming an extreme couponer has positively impacted my life and how it …
Let’s face it – time is money, and you’d much rather spend your valuable hours doing something more productive (or fun!) than clipping coupons. So don’t worry; there are plenty of ways to save without investing too much time in extreme couponing. While not saving money at the grocery store is not an option, neither …
When my girls were toddlers, I never wanted to have an empty fridge. I never wanted to tell my kids that they couldn’t have something because I couldn’t afford to buy them anymore. I also wanted my girls to understand that you can’t constantly eat when you are bored, either. It’s a fine line and …
No one wants to overspend on groceries each month. Couponing can seem overwhelming at first, but it’s not that hard. You could save hundreds of dollars a month on your grocery bill by using coupons correctly. Our couponing guide will teach you everything you need to know about couponing, from finding the best coupons to …
I thought instead of posting my cheap grocery shopping trips and meal menus I would post my clearance hauls. I swear by shopping for new things on clearance only. Join me for this new weekly series and you’ll be finding the best clearance deals this week. Of course I had, maybe still have a slight …
