For the Mommas

MAY 9, 2012

InkGarden is offering a free customized Grocery Shopping Tote free for new customers (reg price $8.99). You can personalize with a design or create your own from scratch. :: Great for photos & logos. :: 100% recyclable. :: Holds up to 30 pounds of groceries. These bags are super cute! Just pay shipping costs of $4.99.

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For the Mommas

MAY 12, 2012

InkGarden is offering a free customized Grocery Shopping Tote free for new customers (reg price $8.99). You can personalize with a design or create your own from scratch. :: Great for photos & logos. :: 100% recyclable. :: Holds up to 30 pounds of groceries. Limit of one grocery tote per customer.

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Nicoles Nickels

DECEMBER 2, 2012

Last week I told you I would be working with Bluebird and American Express to document my experiences using the card over the next 6 weeks or so. Since I was at Walmart to do some grocery shopping I decided to use my Bluebird card while I was there. I might use Blue Bird the next time I need to. Glad I came.

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Saving Everyday

JUNE 1, 2023

Grocery shopping for one can be tricky, but this list of tips will help you save time and money while enjoying delicious, nutritious meals. My husband travels a lot for work, so grocery shopping for one person is something I have learned a thing or two about. Grocery Shopping for One Inventory what you have.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 30, 2014

Grocery Shop. I know grocery shopping doesn’t sound like a lot of fun when you go away on vacation (you’re probably dreaming about not having to do that!), Sometimes, these daily deals can only be used on specific days of the week or require a reservation. Beware of the fine print, though. Pack Snacks.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 31, 2020

Frugal living is being intentional with our money and creative with our resources, so we have more to put towards the things that are important to us. I started a new grocery shopping routine in January and it is working out splendidly! In the past, I made my meal plan and grocery shopped on Sundays. Meal Plan.

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Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 11, 2013

ShopPerk is an app that helps make shopping easier. So, you create a grocery list and the app finds what stores have those items for less. I, actually, really don’t enjoy grocery shopping, so this looks like it will help in that department. This site uses affiliate links. This looks very cool. All rights reserved.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 8, 2022

GIANT Food Stores of PA has been part of my weekly grocery shopping routine for years. I am very familiar with the store, its pricing strategy, its setup, and how to save and stretch my grocery budget dollars. I use the app to load my digital coupons, order groceries for pick up, and keep track of my rewards.

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Shereen Travels Cheap

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

And whether you're shopping for a Christmas gift, 8 Hanukkah presents, or even a birthday surprise, I've got it covered. USB Data Blocker for when you need to charge your phone and use a public outlet. Now, I use these for my laptop, headphones, car keys, etc. Buy this for the college kid off to see the world alone.

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 6, 2022

I have been doing my grocery shopping at a different GIANT store and I’m finding that they always have a lot of marked-down meat. I use the pesto as a sauce for hot pasta or pasta salad, pizza topping, and spread it over grilled chicken or fish. We use the bacon fat in place of butter or oil for eggs and sauteed dishes.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 27, 2012

Shop Online. If you did leave the gifts to the less minute, which happens to the best of us, avoid the malls! If you can, shop online. Shop Smart For Groceries. If you are the one hosting a dinner or a party of some sort for the season, shop smart. For those of us who like be. If your child attends.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 1, 2014

For those of you who haven’t seen the movie, No Impact Man is about a small family who spends a year trying to live “no impact” They live without generating garbage, without using electricity (for a portion of the year), and without buying anything new. Stop Using Paper/Plastic Plates, etc. This blew my mind.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 4, 2013

From food waste to packaging to disposable items, there are a lot of resources being used by humans. Shop with a List. If you find yourself throwing out a lot of food, you can remedy the problem by shopping with a list. If you find yourself throwing out a lot of food, you can remedy the problem by shopping with a list.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2013

A good part of our monthly income is spent on grocery shopping, and the budget may even go higher depending on whether it’s a holiday or a birthday where you need to feed more people. Though using coupons certainly helps, there are other ways too. Don’t be loyal to any particular brand, and do some comparison shopping.

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Teresa's Deals

SEPTEMBER 12, 2015

At Build A Menu, they have recipes I can choose from, pick the store I want to shop at and tell me what I need to buy, how easy is that? Step 1: It allows you to choose your grocery store. They will build a well organized shopping list , complete with all the ingredients necessary for you to make each of the recipes you selected.

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Coupons Do Work

APRIL 14, 2015

Peapod is a company is a way for you to do all of your grocery shopping from home and have them delivered directly to your door ! Peapod is an online grocery store that has 4 divisions across the country: Peapod, Peadpod by Stop&Shop, Peapod by Giant (Food) and Peapod by Giant (Food Stores). 3) Start Shopping.

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Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 14, 2014

If you’re headed out shopping today, here’s another deal to add to your list! Thanks, Grocery Shop for Free at the Mart!' You can pick up V05 Salon Series for just $0.48 at Walmart after coupons and Ibotta cash back! V05 Salon Series Shampoo or Conditioner – $1.98. Submit $0.50/1 Submit $0.50/1

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 12, 2012

Smart Grocery Shopping. Make regular trips to your local grocery store for dietary staples and fresh produce for a healthy diet that won’t break the bank. Be smart at the grocery store and you’ll save more than you expect. Buy Used Textbooks. Avoid The Coffee Shop.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 5, 2013

Birthdays are celebrated at restaurants, friends reunited at diners, hang-out spots established in coffee shops, entire shows filmed just in restaurants. We also grocery shop once per week. So we buy ingredients for the entire week’s meal plan on that one shopping trip. The same goes for New Years Eve. Bring Snacks.

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Couponing 101

OCTOBER 7, 2013

2 Twizzlers Candy Printable Coupon , and look for this nice deal at your local Dollar Tree store: Twizzlers Candy $2 Use $1.50/2 Thanks, Grocery Shop For Free ! Print this $1.50/2 2 Twizzlers Candy Printable Coupon = 25¢ ea. Note that availability can vary by region and store. Dollar Tree: Twizzlers Only 25¢!

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Couponing 101

APRIL 13, 2020

For instance, measuring ingredients uses math, while the cooking process illustrates scientific principles. Teaching kids more cleaning skills, like how to dust or how to use the vacuum, can prepare them to clean more thoroughly… and it could make your life a little easier in the long run. Grocery Shopping (Only Online).

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Saving Everyday

DECEMBER 28, 2012

Thanks, Grocery Shop for Free. Print this $0.75 off ONE Planters Nut-rition Peanut Butter Coupon and check your Dollar Tree store to score it for just $0.25 Planters Nut-rition Peanut Butter. off ONE Planters Nut-rition Peanut Butter Coupon. Pay: $0.25. Print two coupons per computer and STOCK UP!!

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 20, 2017

This week at the grocery store, I found a whole chicken marked down to a nice price. I cooked it in my Instant Pot (look for the directions on Monday 10/23/17), and used the meat for Tuesday night’s dinner. I put the rest in the freezer for later use in soups, enchiladas, and/or quesadillas. garden salad. garden salad.

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Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

Shop your own home. You can use pre-printed grocery lists to keep inventory and add extra items on the side. Consistently using things you already have not only saves money but also prevents food waste. When you get home from grocery shopping, prep everything you can before it goes in the fridge. Here’s why.

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Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

Shop your own home. You can use pre-printed grocery lists to keep inventory and add extra items on the side. Consistently using things you already have not only saves money but also prevents food waste. When you get home from grocery shopping, prep everything you can. Use or freeze things before they go bad.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 30, 2014

So I started the challenge to be more accountable and to be creative with our meals and grocery shopping so that we do not over-spend. I tried new strategies, like freezer cooking and I used my crock pot more than ever before. This challenge also caused me to think of meal planning differently.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 25, 2011

I don't have a fancy print out for my menu and grocery list, I use the tons of notebook paper that I have in my office from the Back-to-School sales. My Grocery List On the right side, I list my shopping list. I take the clipboard with me to the store and cross items off my list as I shop. I keep the menu flexible.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Every Sunday afternoon, I plan the meals and do my grocery shopping for the week. I still shopped this week, but I did use up some things that have been in the freezer for some time. Tuesday: Sausage, Broccoli, and Rice Skillet Dinner, using sausage from the freezer. I find the routine keeps me in check.

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Couponing 101

DECEMBER 16, 2013

There are definitely some days where it takes all my energy and mental focus to just get to the store, forget about using coupons! So, I’ve compiled a few tips for saving money on your groceries, even when you don’t feel like it! Shop at Aldi I love, love, love Aldi. Another awesome app for saving money is Favado.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

We know that saving for a rainy day isn’t just a phrase our grandparents used to throw around. You need to know where the money is going before you can plan on how to plug the holes and use your income better. You can even use a budgeting app if you need a little more support reaching your financial goal. Believe me!

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Couponing 101

MARCH 18, 2019

When I first started grocery shopping, I would buy meat in 1 pound packages because that is generally the amount I would need for our meals that week. I avoided the larger packages because few things pain me more in life than throwing away food because we couldn’t use it before it went bad.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 23, 2012

If you shop at one of the warehouse stores, like Sam’s Club or Costco, buy your soda there because you can get deals when you buy in bulk. Also, if you plan on serving mixed drinks, you can usually get away with using less expensive liquor. Also check out my 3 Tips on how to grocery shop like an adult!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 22, 2012

You support the local economy when you shop locally, keeping your town, suburb or local area viable and productive. Shopping locally also helps the environment. There is a huge saving in fuel consumption because people are not driving long distances to shop. We also buy Canadian grown fruit when we grocery shop.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 20, 2012

Over my many years of environmental and personal finance writing, one of the most common things I get asked for is tips on how to save money on groceries. Let’s take a look at some of the tips I use here at my house. Shop at Farmers Markets Whenever possible, shop at your local farmers market.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 31, 2011

The ebook, Holiday Entertaining Guide , is $3.99, but use the code THANKS to buy it for $1.99.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 20, 2023

We used the snowball method to pay off our non-mortgage debts. However, I will re-focus on my meal planning/grocery shopping routine to try to get this number down. Sidebar: Restaurants are also a budget buster for us, and I will be extra diligent in this category as well. How will we make these goals?

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JANUARY 26, 2020

And since you can keep most of the ingredients in your pantry, you don’t have to worry about braving the cold to go grocery shopping for a lot of fresh ingredients. Vegan Shepherd’s Pie via ElaVegan. Want to try eating less meat but still crave a standard meat-and-potatoes diet?

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