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MAY 23, 2016

They regularly stock English Muffins, sandwich thins, flat bread, kaiser rolls, hamburger rolls, hotdog rolls, tortillas, baked goods, snack foods, and more at prices of up to 50% off or more of the grocery store price. The one caveat about buying bread at an outlet store is that you need to check the expiration date.

Grocery Spending 124

Grocery Spending Bread Groceries Grocery 124

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MARCH 15, 2011

A local Weis grocery store was renovated recently and their grand re-opening is this week. I don't shop at this store, but the loss leaders and sales for that one store were worth the 4 mile drive, vs the half mile drive to the Weis right around the corner from my house. I came home with: 99/lb asparagus.99/lb 99/lb grapes.99/lb

Groceries 113

Groceries Grocery Storing Renovation 113

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APRIL 6, 2016

This post and giveaway are sponsored by GIANT Food Stores. In an effort over the years to save money at the grocery store and reduce our waste, I’ve found reusable alternatives to many paper products that we were using. Use reusable containers with lids rather than plastic wrap and aluminum foil to store leftovers.

Saving Money 100

Saving Money Gift Cards Money Giveaway 100

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JANUARY 28, 2022

Are you spending more at the grocery store lately? As my kids have grown into teenagers who eat as much as adults, I spend about $800-1000/month–this includes anything I buy at the grocery store, so it includes paper and cleaning products. I bought the limit and stored it in the freezer until I was ready to use it.

Saving Money 130

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

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DECEMBER 4, 2020

While I like to shop at thrift stores, I have a hard time finding TALL length jeans for my 5’10 frame and I was in need of new jeans. I went back to the register and left the store paying $20.14 I used coupons and shopped through the Rakuten portal and got a lot of deals at their favorite stores. stuff: $40.

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November 2020 Frugal Old Navy 130

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JANUARY 22, 2022

Your qualifying purchases can be bought in-store or online. Personally, I mostly use Ibotta on in-store grocery purchases , and for this post, I’m sharing how I earn cashback on groceries. Many of my favorite grocery stores participate with Ibotta, but they are set up differently.

Groceries 130

Groceries Grocery Friends And Family Sale 2000 130

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NOVEMBER 2, 2022

I shop at thrift stores frequently and I am always amazed at how much I see with store tags still on the product. Many stores will at least give you a store credit if you don’t have your receipt. But that store credit is much better than sending it to the thrift store as a donation.

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Christmas Finds Friends And Family Sale Donation 130

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NOVEMBER 22, 2019

If you do any shopping online, whether it’s at a department store, discount store, travel, or vacations, you are leaving money on the table if you’re not shopping through an online portal, such as Rakuten. You’ll find other stores such as, Under Armor, Dicks, Macy’s, JC Penney, Old Navy, and so many more. What is Rakuten?

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JC Penneys Old Navy Airline Money 147

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MAY 18, 2016

Manufacturer’s Coupons vs. Store Coupons. A store coupon can be used only at that particular store offering the coupon. A Manufacturer coupon is offered from a particular brand and can be used at most stores. Directly from the Grocery Store. Grocery stores offer many ways to find their store coupons.

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Groceries Grocery Grocery Coupons Finds 150

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FEBRUARY 15, 2019

As my kids have grown into a teen and tween who eat as much as adults, I spend about $700/month–this includes anything I buy at the grocery store, so it includes paper and cleaning products. When I don’t plan, I make multiple trips to the store, eat out too often, and most certainly blow our budget. You’ll be thankful later.

Saving Money 113

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113

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AUGUST 12, 2022

Store the burritos in a plastic freezer bag. Side note: I wrap a few in foil to store in the freezer for my husband to take to work. Store the burritos in a plastic freezer bag. Side note: I wrap a few in foil to store in the freezer for my husband to take to work. Cut burrito in half and cover back up.

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Burritos Freezers Breakfast Recipes 130

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DECEMBER 18, 2017

Don’t limit your clearance shopping to just one store. Be sure to check your grocery stores, Target, Kmart, Wal-Mart, CVS, Rite-Aid, Walgreens or any other store in your location. I tend to stick to a particular store for my normal grocery shopping, but for after-holiday clearance, I branch out and check multiple stores.

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Clearance Sales Clearance Holiday Shopping 100

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MAY 25, 2018

If you do any shopping online, whether it’s at a department store, discount store, travel, or vacations, you are leaving money on the table if you’re not shopping through an online portal, such as Ebates. You’ll find other stores such as, Under Armor, Dicks, Macy’s, JC Penney, Old Navy, and so many more.

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Ebates JC Penneys Kohls Old Navy 113

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APRIL 3, 2017

Thank you GIANT Food Stores for providing samples for the recipe, and the gift card for this giveaway. Visit the tropics with GIANT Food Stores’ newest Limited Time Originals flavor, Twisted Coconut. There are over 20 products to choose from throughout the store. Enter for a chance to Win a $25 GIANT Food Stores Gift Card.

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Gift Cards French's Baking Giveaway 100

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MAY 6, 2016

Don’t be afraid of the clearance section at the grocery store. Stores will mark down foods and other products when they are close to the “use by” date or the store has too much of a product and it needs to be cleared out. Find your store’s clearance section(s) the next time you go shopping.

Grocery Spending 100

Grocery Spending Clearance Groceries Grocery 100

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MAY 19, 2017

I make a big batch of Turkey & Black Bean Taco Meat to store in the freezer and then I always have a protein available. As a side note, store bought taco seasoning is fine, but a homemade version is so easy to make and you most likely have the ingredients on hand. Taco Meat is a staple ingredient at my house.

Tacos 189

Tacos Recipes Taco Bell Homemade 189

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MARCH 22, 2016

I use them regularly when we eat out at restaurants, and I will not shop at a department store without one, but grocery coupons are completely different for me. Most of the coupons I use come directly from the store, either from their in-store magazines , kiosks, or the coupons that print with my store receipt.

Saving Money 100

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 100

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MAY 24, 2016

This is a fantastic way to buy locally grown organic produce directly from the farmer and usually at prices below what you’ll find at a grocery store. Buy your grocery store’s private label organic brand. Many stores are focusing on expanding their store brand organic products and improving the quality and packaging.

Organic 113

Organic Organization Food Saving 113

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

This binder stores ALL of your financial information in one location. Because of the sensitive nature of the contents of this binder, store it in a safe location in your home. Creating a family vital information binder is an important project that you should add to your urgent to-do list.

Family 130

Family Financial Goals 2020 Insurance 130

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FEBRUARY 11, 2013

What I didn't have a hankering for was to drive to the grocery store for one item. Try this recipe and once you have perfected it to your family's taste, make it in bulk and store in a container. Store bought taco seasoning isn't too outrageously priced at.50 Recently, I had a hankering for some tacos. Homemade Taco Seasoning.

Homemade 170

Homemade Tacos Bulk Leftovers 170

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AUGUST 9, 2017

This post is sponsored by GIANT Food Stores. Recently, I had my question answered when GIANT Food Stores invited me and my daughters to meet with the in-store nutritionist, Madelyn, at their Camp Hill, PA store. After getting to know my kids, she took us on a tour of the store. I highly recommend this service.

Lunch 100

Lunch Lunches Kids and Family Daughter 100

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NOVEMBER 26, 2014

I shop at thrift stores frequently and I am always amazed at how much I see with store tags still on the product. Many stores will at least give you a store credit if you don’t have your receipt. But that store credit is much better than sending it to the thrift store as a donation.

Christmas 235

Christmas Finds Part Time Thrift Stores 235

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DECEMBER 1, 2016

This post is sponsored GIANT Food Stores and Build Your Influence Summit. As a regular shopper at GIANT Food Stores , I pick up their free Savory magazine every time a new issue is available. Regular GIANT GOOD STORES shopper? Be sure to check out my post, 10 Ways to Save at Giant Food Stores.

Cooking 100

Cooking Tools Kitchen Microphones 100

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MAY 5, 2017

I store the taco meat in the freezer and then I always have a tasty protein ready for a quick dinner. . 3 cups of homemade black beans OR 2 cans of store bought black beans 2 cups water 9 tbsp. The larger the pack, the lower the price per pound, and I can get make at least 3 meals from the 3 lbs of meat. of ground turkey.

Tacos 100

Tacos Cooking Freezers Homemade 100

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MARCH 26, 2014

With my list, I went to my favorite thrift store to see what I could find. What I’m still looking for at the thrift stores: shorts. I’m very particular about what I buy at the thrift stores. The smiley face t-shirt in the picture still had store tags on it. Do you shop at thrift stores? summer dresses.

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Thrifty Clothes Clothing Thrift Stores 113

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MARCH 21, 2014

Over the past year, I’ve noticed two grocery store chains in my area, Giant of PA and Weis Markets, consistently offering loss leaders each week. It is a rock bottom price that stores promote to lure you into the store. I look forward to checking out the stores’ sales flyers on Sunday mornings just to see the deals.

Grocery Savings 100

Grocery Savings Groceries Grocery Economical 100

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NOVEMBER 11, 2015

When we visited the store that weekend in 2002, we met many adorable dogs, but as we were sitting on the floor of the store checking out all of the dogs, Toby walked over and sat on my lap. so it will vary among stores. To find a store, visit the PetSmart Store Locator. Have I persuaded you to consider adoption?

Pets 100

Pets Petsmart Puerto Rico 2002 100

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OCTOBER 9, 2020

Typically, chicken breasts from the grocery store will be much larger than ones from the farmer's market. This stock can be used immediately as stock or store in the refrigerator for up to a week, or store in a freezer container in the freezer. Remove chicken breasts from the oven and allow them to cool before cutting.

Cooking 100

Cooking Ovens Freezers Recipes 100

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MARCH 3, 2017

2) I switched facial cleanser from a department store brand to Noxzema…and my face lived to tell about it! I have used department store skincare and make-up products since my early 20’s when I landed my first big girl job out of college in the Cosmetics buying office of a department store. I paid $4.00 3) Ebates.

February 100

February 2017 Insurance Homeowner Insurance 100

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DECEMBER 1, 2017

I suspecct many stores will make a big deal on this final push for online holiday sales. I scour the stores for clearance goodies, and I mean SCOUR ! My Tips on After-Holiday Clearance: Don’t limit your clearance shopping to just one store. Search the entire store, not just the holiday themed aisles and the end-caps.

Saving Money 100

Saving Money December Money Friends And Family Sale 100

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NOVEMBER 7, 2013

While we’re talking about holiday shopping, there’s an in-store or online toy coupon available from Kmart. Think of Ebates as a local mall with over 1,200 different stores but with one huge difference. It expires on 12/24/13. Click the link to access the coupon: $3 Off Toy Purchases of $10 or More. affiliate link).

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Nov Used 2013 Ebates 100

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AUGUST 6, 2015

I make a double batch and store them in freezer bags. Store in the refrigerator and heat your portion in the microwave for a few seconds to warm up. I make a batch and then store them in a freezer bag. I always make two batches and store in freezer bags. Like the waffles, I make a double batch and store in freezer bags.

Breakfast 100

Breakfast Making Freezers Microwaveable 100

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APRIL 12, 2023

Find out 20 different ways to use Original Blue Dawn and it costs much less than the store-bought version. Print a FREE Spring Clean Your Home Checklist. Also, did you know Original Blue Dawn isn’t just a dishwashing liquid? Is a major spring cleaning on your to-do list? Let us know in the comments.

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Cleaning Home Vacuums Furniture 130

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OCTOBER 9, 2013

I was the mother of a toddler and a baby and I loaded them up in the van and headed to a jewelry store where I ran into a camera crew and walked out with $150 in cash. A local jewelry store ran a newspaper advertisement with the headline, “Holiday Cash-Fast! Get to the store right when it opens, before a crowd comes in.

Jewelry 138

Jewelry Finds Craigslist Cameras 138

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JUNE 15, 2011

I learned a very valuable lesson at the grocery store yesterday. But where was I going to store 25 lbs of flour? I stored the 5 lb sacks that I bought in December in the freezer and that worked out well, but I would need some kind of container for this 25 lb bag to keep it in the freezer. Does you grocery store have this policy?

Home and Garden 157

Home and Garden Freezers December Groceries 157

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MAY 22, 2016

When you walk in the grocery store with a plan, you will avoid duplicate and impulsive purchases, but walk away with enough food to get you through until your next planned trip. It will also reduce any extra trips to the store during the week. Meal planning is really the cornerstone of smart grocery spending.

Grocery Spending 100

Grocery Spending Meals Groceries Grocery 100

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MAY 15, 2016

When you walk in the grocery store with a plan, you will avoid duplicate and impulsive purchases, but walk away with enough food to get you through until your next planned trip. It will also reduce any extra trips to the store during the week. Today is Day 15 and your assignment: Plan this week’s meals and shopping trip.

Grocery Spending 100

Grocery Spending Meals Groceries Grocery 100