Comparing Coffee Prices & Quality
April 15, 2009 by Karen Weideman
Filed under food, product reviews
If you’ve ever shopped for coffee, then chances are you’ve noticed the many different brands and prices. If you’re trying to comparison shop, then you want the best price for the taste. The problem I have is, what is the difference between them?
Millstone is a popular coffee. I like that you can buy it by the pound. I don’t brew a lot of coffee, so I like that I can purchase 1/4 lb if I choose. It also allows me to try different flavors and bean types without feeling stuck with a whole pound of something (if I don’t like it). …read more
Lesser Service for More Money
September 4, 2008 by Karen Weideman
Filed under odds and ends, product reviews
As many of you know, we recently moved to a new location. One big problem that I have is that my Suncom cell phone does not work here. Pretty much, the only service to have here is U.S. Cellular. I am really struggling with this!!!!
1) U.S. Cellular is an inferior service to Suncom.
2) U.S. Cellular costs A LOT more than Suncom.
3) U.S. Cellular nickel and dimes you for every little thing. (nights starting at 7 pm, texting, etc)
4) U.S. Cellular has done me wrong.
5) U.S. Cellular charges an activiation fee for EACH phone.
6) The roaming areas for U.S. Cellular are …read more
How We Cut Costs Part 1
August 25, 2008 by Karen Weideman
Filed under money saving idea, saving money
The following is a guest post.
Many people have asked me how our family manages to “make it” on my husband’s salary. It’s not that his salary is low, but more that we have a somewhat large family and survive on only one income.
Here are a few of my tips, for anyone who thinks they might be helpful.
Shop Around
Don’t just comparison shop for groceries. Comparison shop for telephone service, cable or satellite TV, all your insurance, or any major purchase. My husband calls around for car parts and tires. I search online for the best deals for things such as beauty …read more
Watch Out for Reduced Product Sizes
May 28, 2008 by Karen Weideman
Filed under shopping
Last week I went to Lowe’s Foods to do my regular grocery shopping and I was going to pick up some ice cream for my hubby. He really enjoys ice cream and Lowe’s had their Edy’s ice cream buy 1 get 1 free.
I was shocked when I saw that most of the ice cream containers were 1.5 quart containers, rather than the usual 1.75 quarts. There were still a few 1.75 quart sizes left, but not many. I managed to get 1 larger size in the cookies ‘n cream, but they only had the smaller size in the espresso chip.
If …read more
