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Q&A | cinnamon, SIM, jeans, and grocery spending

The Frugal Girl

A couple of thoughts that might explain the steadiness of my spending: The price of groceries has gone up in recent years I was definitely able to get more bang for my buck years ago as compared to now. Now, I regularly stop in at Safeway (decidedly NOT the cheapest grocery store!), Good enough is good enough. Further questions?

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Grocery Budget Challenge | February Meeting

Family Balance Sheet

The Goal of the Grocery Budget Challenge is to be creative with our meal planning and grocery shopping so that we do not over-spend. Lately when I see my bill at the check out, I’m shocked at how few groceries are actually going home with me. Action Step 1 : Plan your grocery budget for March.

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Grocery Budget Challenge | September & October

Family Balance Sheet

The Goal of the Grocery Budget Challenge is to be creative with our meal planning and grocery shopping so that we do not over-spend. Lately when I see my bill at the check out, I’m shocked at how few groceries are actually going home with me. Maybe I should reread How I Spent $425 on Groceries and follow my own advice.

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Consumer Critique: Monaco Cocktails

Motherhood Moments

I definitely need to drink them a little more slowly, since they have two shots in every can and I'm a lightweight, but I did like the flavor and the fact that the alcohol taste wasn't super strong They can be purchased at Drizly.com and liquor, convenience, and grocery stores nationwide. This material comes from Motherhood Moment.

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35 Money-Saving Grocery Tips | Kitchen Economics

Family Balance Sheet

One of my goals for Family Balance Sheet for 2013, is to get back to posting more money saving tips to help my readers (and myself) reduce our grocery bills. 35 Money-Saving Grocery Tips to Help You Reduce Your Grocery Budget. My grocery list/menu clip board. Use your grocery store's private label organize brands.

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WIS, WWA | all Safeway

The Frugal Girl

What I Spent So I went to pull together my grocery spending for the week and I realized that it’s all quick trips to Safeway. This is better than endless nights of eating out, but definitely not as frugal as an organized trip to Aldi. I spent $63 at Safeway, spread out between an embarrassing number of trips.

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10 Ways to Save at Giant Food Stores

Family Balance Sheet

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. Order your groceries online for either pickup or delivery. Grocery Dollars : Turn your choice points into in-store cash.

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