Keeping to a Budget: Meijer
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Low Budget Meals
Asked by A.D. from Detroit
on May 14, 2007
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I was wondering if anyone had any low budget meal recipies. My husband works sales and things have been slow at work, therefor I have had to reduce the grocery bill co...
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- My only suggestion would be to buy in bulk at maybe Sam's or buy a bundle of meat from a meat store. I think then any receipe could be made. Meat always seems to be th...
- Have you tried shopping at any Aldi stores? They are cheaper then a regular grocery store.
- I have a huge list if you want some, my husbands in construction so times get lean and you have to get creative! Just e-mail if any sound good. taco roast(my kids a...
Gift Ideas on a Budget
Asked by A.C. from Canton
on December 20, 2008
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I have a simple request today - I have a friend with a one year old baby girl. My friend and her husband have been together for a long time - and they live in a diffe...
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- Groceries and goodies. I remember once when my husband was laid off, I wasn't working and we had a one-year old, some friends of ours went grocery shopping and filled ...
- Hi A.! I have a beautiful gift idea for a baby girl... a baby bracelet! I have made several for my 14 month old daughter, and I just made eight for a friend of mine ...
- i'd say things like diapers, diaper rash cream, maybe just a gift card to a grocery store, maybe a food basket with non-perishables.
Help with Grocery Budget
Asked by J.C. from Detroit
on April 14, 2009
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I would like to try and trim down the amount we spend on groceries per month. Right now we spend about $500 per month on groceries. This doesn't include non-food ite...
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- If you go to YouTube and search on "Cooking with Clara" you'll find some great videos on Depression era cooking. Clara is 95 years old, a delight to watch as she talk...
- Angel Food Ministries offers a great program where anyone on any budget can buy a great quantity of food for $30 once a month at my church in Waterford. If you google...
- it sound like a lot of money for just 3 people and one of them is just 2. but on the other hand if you are buying healthy food there is not much more you can do. we ar...
Food Budget's....for a Family of 7!
Asked by T.K. from Grand Rapids
on May 1, 2012
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Hi Moms,
I am hoping some of you can shed some insight on what typse of food budgets work for you and what would be reasonable to spend for a family this size.
Food...
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- There is no reason to pay full price for anything (other than milk, fresh fruits, veggies) as most items go on sale in 6-8 week cycles. Once your go to grocery items g...
- I find it helpful to plan my meals according to what's on sale. I check the flyer and if hamburger is on sale, then spaghetti, taco's, sloppy joes, etc is on the menu...
- I'm a mom of 8 too n I hear u I am struggling with eating healthier with the rest food too. I don't think there's any hope I have tried couponing but u really need ton...
Best Way to Get Coupons
Asked by A.A. from Lansing
on January 4, 2010
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Hello Ladies,
I am all about saving money this year and I am looking for advice on different ways to save money, especially on everyday name brand groceries. I would...
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- some great websites: http://www.meijermealbox.com (click specials) http://www.coupons.com http://www.smartsource.com http://www.redplum.com http://www.bettycrocke...
- I started to get serious with using coupons in the last few months after watching Good Morning America where a lady had purchased $267 worth of groceries and with all ...
- The easiest way I know of to get coupons is to pick up the Sunday paper. Online coupons can be tricky since you are often required to download coupon printing software...
Coupon Sites
Asked by M.Y. from Kalamazoo
on October 4, 2008
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Hey everyone...just wondering if any of you have used on-line sites to get your coupons from. If so what are your favorite sites? Which ones didn't you like or use? ...
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- It's a bit different then what you are asking for but I see that you live on the west side of the state so it might be in your area. The site is called www.savingsang...
- I have used the coupons master many times and yes it is legit. I usually have wait about 5 days before I get them. There is also coupon clippers and coupons and thin...
- I use eversave. They're pretty good. :)
How Do I Feed 16 People on a Budget at a Remote Location?
Asked by K.V. from Detroit
on April 14, 2009
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Hi Everyone, I just know that someone will have a great idea out there for me. My son made the baseball team at school and the powers that be decided that since they...
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- since the orginizers suggested subway there will probibly be a few subway meals... lol I also thought about the adapter... lol I like the idea about hotdogs... Tha...
- K.; i think your idea of hotdogs is great, also you need to consider your time you have between games, to feed them, most guys are for simply things, hotdogs and buns,...
- Not everyone likes bologna (I never have!) or can eat peanut butter (same for that!) so I think the hot dogs are great. I love the sloppy joe idea but warming them wo...
Cloth Diapers
Asked by S.C. from Grand Rapids
on November 15, 2008
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Hi... I know, this is my 3rd question in like 24 hours... but I am curious...
We are going to be useing cloth diapers on our 4th babe. He is due in 3 months. I don...
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- An old friend of mine just started a company that maybe a solution for you. She has cloth diaper in a varity of sizes and patterns. You can buy individual ones or bund...
- You don't have to use pins anymore.. you can use a snapee.. it has little claw like arms and works just like pins would. Cloth diapers save a lot of money dependin...
- I know the feeling about asking a million questions - Cloth diapers are a lot to wrap your head around. I used clth diapers for child 2 & 3. I used a few differnt ki...
Hasn't It Been Long Enough???
Asked by I.C. from Columbus
on July 25, 2008
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Hi Moms,
It is really hard for me to share this, but I have to tell somebody.
We have been in a financial mess for over three years now. I am just about at m...
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- Please don't be discouraged my sister. God hears and answers every prayer! The answer may not come right away or in the way you expect it. Finances are the number o...
- Hi I.: I read your posting and my heart goes out to you. The circumstances you describe are very unfortunate. I understand your predicament because my sister has ...
- Dear I.! Well, I have never plugged home based businesses although I have answered several of these e-mails since I have become a member, but I am plugging mine and...
Play Sets for Toddlers
Asked by V.S. from Lima
on May 27, 2010
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I have a 2 year old daughter and a 2 week old daughter. My husband and I are currently looking for a play set for our toddler. We've looked online through Walmart, M...
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- I also have a 2 year old daughter and now a 5 month old son. We did the same thing and did a lot of research. The best one out there is at Home Depot. We spent just...
- It's garage sale season! You can get one CHEAP by watching the paper for people who want them gone because their kids don't play on them anymore. I found someone a blo...
- I did a lot of research last year and we ended up getting a Rainbow America one. Different models were sold at Sam's, Cosco, Toys R Us and I think Home Depot or Lowe'...
