Groceries
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Can't We Just Roll That over a Bit More?
Asked by J.W. from St. Louis
on August 20, 2012
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So I just got my electric bill. I have budget billing. Once a year it is "settled up", guess what month this is. So my little 143 a month is 300! Okay after a mont...
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- Our average electric bill here in Florida is 350 a month. This is double what we paid in PA, I think they charge more here (fuel charge). We have the AC on and the poo...
- We thankfully had only one really hot month this summer. But in that month we ran our dinosaur of a window unit for that month straight. We had the living room closed ...
- My bill was more last year during August. My high bill this summer was 30 less. I turned off the air more at night. It saved us small fortune.
Coupon Organizer
Asked by C.N. from Toledo
on February 8, 2011
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I have been looking for a binder type coupon organizer - I found one on coupon queeny, but it is $40. Is that what I can expect to pay?? I made a small one with a bin...
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- I got a neat one at Office Max for only about $4.00. I actually found it in the school supply aisle. It has 3 big compartments and 2 small ones. I use it for coupon...
- I bet the dollar store has them. Grocery stores often have coupon organizers hanging from those special clips in a random place in the store. The last one I got was at...
- I did exactly what Mommy X 3 did. I organize my coupons by expiration date. I fold them to fit in the baseball card pockets, in a way that I can see what product the c...
What's the Secret to Clipping Coupons?
Asked by R.B. from Dallas
on July 18, 2008
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I clip coupons and I even use www.TheGroceryGame.com to capitalize on the best sales. I use my shopper card to double/triple coupons, but I only save 30-40% on my bill...
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- I use the grocery game and I usually save 55%-65%. I think I once saved 73% but that was one time. When I shop with coupons I don't buy ANYTHING that isn't on my lis...
- I haven't managed to do much better than you have...on individual items, yes, but not on my whole bill. Of course, part of that is that I try to buy a somewhat health...
- I've been GGing for almost a year. I have never gotten "$150 worth of groceries for $7". My absolute best was $140 worth of groceries at Kroger for $30!! Like othe...
How Is Everyone Coping in These Economic Times?
Asked by T.B. from Jacksonville
on December 3, 2008
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Hi Moms,
In these hard economic times I wanted to look to other moms to see what you have done to cope. My husband's job has cut his hours this year and he did not ...
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- I get all our "extras" free. Several ways to do that. One other mom mentioned erewards.com. I do that as well and get magazine subscriptions. you can go to kraftfoods....
- We go out to eat just once a week on Friday night. This sets the mood for the weekend and my girls look forward to it all week. I also pack my girls snack and lunch ...
- I shop at a great consignment store in Delray. Lot of kids things and some great things for me as well. it's a little tricky to find-on Atlantic Ave behind Tiresplus-r...
Do You Spend a Fortune on Groceries?
Asked by E.P. from Los Angeles
on June 19, 2012
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We have a family of 5 (M&D, 5yr old, 3 yr old and soon to be 1-year old)...and to be totally honest we spend what seems to be a fortune on groceries. Part of it is the...
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- We are lucky enough to be able to recieve food stamps and WIC (we are a family of four grossing 24k a year) since we don't buy any extra I know exactly how much we spe...
- It's always more expensive to eat healthier food. It's about priorities, I suppose. Personally, I save more money when I shop with a meal plan for the week. It cu...
- $25 per person per week for groceries sounds about right. I feed 4 and try to keep it to $100 a week or $120 at most. I go to 2 stores, 3 if you count Costco. B...
Need Some Good Cheap Meatless Recipes!:)
Asked by M.A. from Phoenix
on October 2, 2009
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I am looking for some recipes that are meatless, simple and cheap- I have found a few that are really good but am looking for some suggestions on books, websites, etc....
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- HI. www.foodnetwork.com - has some great, cheap and meatless recipes. I always pull from there and most times it is really good. I read the reviews though and take...
- I don't have a recipe for you (at least not a meatless one) but I was just curious if you were a co-op member - boutifulbaskets.org is a great way to get cheap produce...
- My family starting with my mom have used the More with Less Cookbook (you can find it on Amazon) for years. It has many meatless dishes along with other money saving ...
The Earth and the Environment
Asked by M.T. from Minneapolis
on April 3, 2008
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What do you think of "going green", global warming and the state of our environment? Do you make a conscious effort to recycle, save energy and resources, etc?
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- Absolutely!!! I don't have a huge understanding of global warming nor do I know if I believe it's really happening. But why the heck not do what you can to help! My...
- Sorry, but you invited me onto this soap box :) YES! YES! YES! It is your responsibility to your children to teach them how to recylce, save energy and our preciou...
- I'm considering starting up a mom-owned business where I go into peoples houses and advise on things that they could do or change to 'green up' - it would also provid...
Website for Coupons?
Asked by K.W. from Dallas
on February 16, 2009
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Hello Mamas,
I am looking for a few good websites that I can print out coupons for groceries. Also which grocery stores around here does the double coupon thing?
Ha...
Coupons
Asked by M.G. from Chicago
on October 8, 2010
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I am curious if there are any good coupon websites out there that you would recommend? I've tried experimenting with some websites and ended up getting hit with so mu...
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- Freeflys and Penny Pincher Gazette have served me well without SPAM. I believe Redplum has one too if they are not already incorporated into one of the ones above.
- I have had good luck with a website called: coupons.com
- http://www.jillcataldo.com/node/112 Check out her website. The link specifically points to over 200 places to find coupons. Her blog also points you to a deal each ...
Anyone Have Tips for Saving Money with Coupon Websites?
Asked by A.S. from San Francisco
on February 6, 2009
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Hi mamas,
I'm looking for some advice on how to become a better "coupon mom." I try to save the family money by buying second-hand (i.e. Craigslist) items, and using...
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- I saw an article in Parents magazine that recommended these sites: www.mygrocerydeals.com www.redplum.com www.thegrocerygame.com
- I get coupons from couponsurfer.com, couponbug.com, couponmom.com, and coupons.com. I also get lots of coupons from supplements in the local Sunday newspaper and from...
- HI there I just found the website freebies4mom.com They offer really great advice and inform you about promotional things through the mail. Hope it helps!
