article thumbnail

Cheap and Easy Picnic Fare

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We just celebrated Memorial Day here in the United States. For those of you not familiar with this holiday, Memorial Day honors the men and women who gave their lives to serve our country. It is a day for remembrance and celebration. This post was written by Denise. It is also the unofficial start to summer.

Cheap 160
article thumbnail

Grocery Budget Challenge – April Meeting

Family Balance Sheet

Also, my husband gets more involved with cooking since he loves to grill. Take into account any special occasions, such as the Mother’s Day, graduation celebrations, Memorial Day, birthdays, anniversaries, dinner parties, pot lucks, etc. May’s Assignments.

Budget 100
article thumbnail

The Best Time to Buy Anything During the Year – Details

Coupons Do Work

May starts Cinco de Mayo and Mother’s Day and ends with Memorial Day—a weekend that’s become a shopping sales bonanza. Mother’s Day: Bouquets, gift sets, perfume, chocolate, photo frames and crafts, jewelry, candles. Clearance: Jackets, sweaters, umbrellas, rain boots, floral wreaths from Memorial Day.