Saving Cents With Sense

NOVEMBER 6, 2012

You all know that I love to find a deal, but I also want to find quality products for my family. Know your prices, understand sale cycles, shop with coupons (check the organic coupons and gluten-free coupons round up each week), check store specials, meal plan, and only buy what you know you will use. Shop the bulk bins.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 4, 2013

Shop with a List. If you find yourself throwing out a lot of food, you can remedy the problem by shopping with a list. Create a meal plan for the week, and base your grocery shopping list on what you will actually eat during the week. It’s possible to bring your own bags for bulk food items in a lot of cases.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 17, 2012

As a result, preparing dinner for the family can get expensive. If you are interested in saving money while still providing quality food for your family, you should take a look at these seven money saving tips. We write down what ingredients we need and this plans out our grocery shop.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

Many of us are struggling to make ends meet (as in what’s at the end of the receipt meeting what’s at the end of your checkbook), and sometimes we discover that money for enough groceries to feed a family just isn’t in the budget. That may have been the old way to do things, but comparison shopping can now be done online.

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Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

Shop your own home. When you get home from grocery shopping, prep everything you can before it goes in the fridge. The more you have ready to go, the quicker and easier it will be to make easy, delicious meals for your family throughout the week. Try a no-shopping challenge. I actually LOVE grocery shopping.

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Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

Shop your own home. When you get home from grocery shopping, prep everything you can. The more you have ready to go, the quicker and easier it will be to make easy, delicious meals for your family throughout the week. A quick Google search will help you turn those leftovers into a whole new dish your family will love!

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

If you are struggling with the rising grocery prices or maybe you need to make room for your family’s growing appetites, take a look at the following list and see what changes you can make to cut your grocery bill…and still eat really well! of Agriculture, a US family of 4 discards around $1500 a year on food waste.

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For the Mommas

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Maxwell House, Green Mountain, Donut Shop, or Gevalia K-Cup Pods 32 Ct; Eight O'clock K-Cup Pods 48 Ct wyb 2 - $15. Tastykake Family Pack Bars, Cakes, or Muffins 8-16 oz wyb 3 - $3.33 Snyder's of Hanover Specialty, Family Size!, Weis Quality Family Size Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast or Chicken Wings - $1.99

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 17, 2015

As the home manager, my mission is to serve my family quality and tasty food on our limited budget. I scour websites, magazines, and Pinterest for new recipes and ideas that will WOW my family and save me money. I have a meal planning system in place and Giant Food Stores is usually where I buy the bulk of my groceries.

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Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 6, 2013

Some of these tips include avoiding eating out, planning meals in advance, comparing prices, buying things in bulk, and preparing large meals that can be spread out throughout the week. Buying in Bulk. Shopping at stores that provide bulk items is another great way to shop healthy and save money. Eating Out Less.

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Teresa's Deals

MAY 28, 2015

Stock up Teavana.com’s fresh, high-quality bulk teas and save big with this promotion today! With the goal of simplifying men’s dressing by offering high-quality basics in all sizes for a fair price, Paul Frederick changes men’s shopping experience. Kohl’s is your place to save on everything you need for your family this season!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 20, 2012

Grocery shopping is usually one of a family’s largest expenses after their mortgage, so everyone wants to know how they can cut that bill down to a reasonable amount without sacrificing the quality of food they eat. Shop at Farmers Markets Whenever possible, shop at your local farmers market.

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Saving With Shellie

APRIL 29, 2014

May 2-4 anyone can shop at Sam’s Club. They have great deals on bulk items and lots of free samples! Make it a lunch run and feed the family while you are shopping. Make it a lunch run and feed the family while you are shopping. They do this once or twice a year and it’s very popular.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

JANUARY 16, 2024

Also see: How to get coupon inserts in bulk Free Local Papers The paid Sunday newspaper isn’t the only option for finding coupon inserts. These free newspaper stands can often be found outside of coffee shops, fast food restaurants, around the customer service desks at the local mall, inside liquor stores, and so on.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

Create a Budget You guys know me by now; you know I am all about creating and sticking to a family budget. Buy in Bulk Apart from using coupons, I advocate buying in bulk when at the grocery store. I do my bulk shopping at the end of the month, so I don’t have to spend too much of my weekly $300 on essential purchases.

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For the Mommas

DECEMBER 28, 2015

Prices keep going up and as your family grows up, they tend to eat more. You may have heard that buying in bulk saves you money, but that is only if you are buying non-perishable items that you use often. Only buy in bulk if you know you will use that ingredient within the expiration date or if you have room to freeze it all.

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For the Mommas

JUNE 21, 2015

Prices keep going up and as your family grows up, they tend to eat more. You may have heard that buying in bulk saves you money, but that is only if you are buying non-perishable items that you use often. Only buy in bulk if you know you will use that ingredient within the expiration date or if you have room to freeze it all.

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Saving With Shellie

SEPTEMBER 2, 2015

If you do bulk shopping, this is the freezer for you and your family. Check out this Igloo 5.1 Chest Freezer for just $144.99 right now at Best Buy. This freezer regularly sells for $220 so you save $75 with this deal! The compact size makes it work great in a pantry, kitchen, basement or home office as well!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 2, 2011

According to the July 15, 2010 Back to School Survey from the National Retail Federation, the average family spent around $600 per child for back to school needs, split between clothing (37%); electronics (30%); shoes (17%) and school supplies (16%). I love to shop garage sales. Bulk buys can be a lot cheaper. What a deal.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

While you can control where and how you shop, you can’t control the need to eat. Here, let me show you: Say, for example, that your family is used to a certain high-end brand of cereal, but your analysis has shown that it’s too expensive and should be part of the things you cut out of your monthly budget to shore up that 20%.

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Saving With Shellie

MAY 5, 2016

Even if you don’t have a large family, you can still save big with a Sam’s Club Membership. Outside of bulk grocery items, I love shopping for great deals on produce and other special buys throughout the year. Grab your Sam’s Club Membership now!

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Teresa's Deals

AUGUST 27, 2015

Shop menswear basics conveniently online at JosBank.com’s Clearance Center to find drastically discounted deals on suits, dress shirts, blazers, pants, sportswear and more! Shop now, as quantities may be limited! Jewelry shopping can be time consuming, frustrating and expensive! Bank’s current sale! These savings end 9/30/15!

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Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 8, 2017

My easy goulash recipe will feed the whole family for less than $10! Bulk Foods. The prices per pound on those bulk bins are shocking, but they can save you some money, especially if you only need a small amount. Pasta fills you up, it’s cheap and the ways to make it are endless. Rice goes with everything. Having eggs?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 23, 2011

Shop at eco-friendly businesses. Buy in bulk. Buy in bulk as many items as you can. How about buying your kid a bike they can ride to school or your wife some organic seeds she can grow in the garden that can feed the family. If you find or make a green product you really like, tell your friends and families about it.

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For the Mommas

SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

Sam’s Club is one of my favorite stores to shop at because you can buy in bulk! I know I’ll be stopping over to get them for my family as soon as I can. Sam’s Club: Kids Drinkware Sets for Just $1.91! What a steal! Get the Kids Drinkware Sets at Sam’s Club before they’re out of stock!

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For the Mommas

SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

Sam’s Club is one of my favorite stores to shop at because you can buy in bulk! I know I’ll be stopping over to get them for my family as soon as I can. Sam’s Club: Kids Drinkware Sets for Just $1.91! What a steal! Get the Kids Drinkware Sets at Sam’s Club before they’re out of stock!

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Teresa's Deals

SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

Find everything that you need for you and your family this Fall at Lord & Taylor! Shop in retail stores across the country or conveniently online at LordandTaylor.com to purchase cool-weather apparel and accessories for men, women and children! Macy’s has everything that you and your family need this Fall!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 5, 2012

If your finances are tight and you already have several credit cards with high balances, it is time to change your shopping behavior to save as much as possible. How to Shop Wisely. Surprise the family with a home-baked banana loaf. Buy butter in bulk when it is on sale. They won’t spoil and go soft as quickly.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 26, 2014

We learned what grocery stores to shop at to get the best deals. For instance, we regularly do the following frugal activities: Hang clothes to dry indoors on a wooden drying rack, Buy food in bulk when it is cheap and freeze the excess or store it, Buy used (for clothing and furniture), Cut my son and husband’s hair.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Personally, if I don’t make a shopping list and plan my meals, my grocery budget is toast. Personally, I plan a weekly menu that’s centered around what’s already in my pantry and freezer, what’s on sale, and my family’s schedule. of Agriculture, a US family of 4 discards around $1500 a year on food waste.

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Saving With Shellie

MAY 6, 2014

This deal gets you the Inner Circle membership (for individuals and families). BJs has locations in 15 states: Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Virginia, Happy Shopping (in bulk)!

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Saving With Shellie

AUGUST 16, 2013

Get the business or Inner Circle membership (for individuals and families) for just $40 (regularly $50) or get the BJ’s Rewards membership for just $80 (regularly $100). BJs Wholesale Club is offering up to $20 off of their club memberships. There are 2 membership levels. Find more Great Deals happening now.

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Koupon Karen

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Whether for birthdays, holidays, or knocking out weekly shopping, finding ways to save money without compromising treats and essentials offers welcome budget alleviation. Sale calendar alerts gainfully guide strategic shopping as well. But watch for spam proliferation if you are signing up for too many, so curate selectivity.

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Family Balance Sheet

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. I don’t find too many coupons for foods that we eat and I only save about $3-5 in paper coupons on each weekly shopping trip, which is hardly extreme.

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Saving In Akron

MAY 11, 2011

One of things I've wanted to do is incorporate more natural/organic products into my family's diet, but hey, I live in Akron, Ohio, and there's not much here. The bulk section is a dream. The bulk section is a dream. They have such a wide variety of bulk products, as well as a place to grind your own peanut butter.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 1, 2011

Whether you are taking a ' staycation ' or a 'gocation', as someone recently called it on Twitter, we all need some time to recharge, connect with family and let stress melt away. Are you staying in a hotel, a rental or with family? I am a foodie and our family's chief cook. Vacations are supposed to be enjoyable.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 14, 2013

Every year, we split the rent on a beach condo with other family members to make a week away affordable for everyone involved. Sit down with your family and brainstorm what everyone''s expectations will be while on vacation. We travel with my extended family, so my mom and I will sit down before the trip and talk about a meal plan.

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