Stockpile Opportunity: Strawberries
July 30, 2009 by Karen Weideman
Filed under sale
I stopped in Harris Teeter today for just a few moments to snag four 1 pound containers of strawberries. They’re only $1.25 per carton! At this price, you can buy some for now and stockpile them in the freezer for those winter months.
I bought four cartons today and I plan to use them for smoothies, baking, and just plain for good eating. Then I’ll wash, cut, and freeze about two pounds.
Harris Teeter also has some other great sales this week. I hope to have time later today to do some coupon match-ups for you all, so check back later today …read more
Three basic ways to cut food costs
July 22, 2009 by Jennifer Chait
Filed under food
Thrifty folks are happy when they cut costs anywhere but in particular it seems like thrifty people are most happy when they save a lot on groceries. Not sure why – maybe because it’s an ongoing, never ending expense, so trimming the costs is a good goal and an adventure. Sometimes we get so caught up in the coupons and newspaper deals that we forget the basics though…
Eat together most of the time – all the time if possible. Eating together cuts costs because you’re all eating the same meals, there are less leftovers, and it’s more alluring to eat …read more
This Week’s Grocery Trip Under $40
September 1, 2008 by Katelyn Thomas
Filed under groceries
Since there was interest in my $40 a week grocery budget, I thought I’d share this week’s trip with you. I will still be going to Walgreen’s and buying some things, but I’ll be paying with $15 in Register Rewards, so I didn’t save anything back from the grocery budget for the Walgreen’s trip.
I tend to buy a group of things each week. Last week it was meat. This week it is beverages and pet stuff:
Box of Tetley tea
39 oz coffee (Yikes. I bought the store brand and it still was $6.99, but no one has a good sale this …read more
Groceries at Forty Dollars a Week
August 30, 2008 by Katelyn Thomas
Filed under groceries
Kelli asked me to share how I keep my groceries at $40 a week. I have to start by saying I only have a part time kid and he isn’t in diapers anymore. When my sister and her husband and two kids lived here, the grocery budget was through the roof. Now, I just have my nephew part of the time and my brother full time to feed. I also have a stock pile of items – enough shampoo and toothpaste to last me through March 2009, etc.
That said, this is what I do:
Plan menus in advance and check them …read more
Grocery Savings: Shop the Perimeter
March 21, 2007 by Deborah Ng
Filed under General
Did you know you can save money by shopping the perimeter of your supermarket first? It’s true! All your important staples are lining the perimeter; you’ll find meat, dairy, fruit and veggies on the walls surrounding the stores. Most people don’t overspend in these areas. Most people also like to shop until their carts are full, even if they’re buying items they don’t really need.
If you shop the outer edges of your store first, you’ll do fine. It’s when you find yourself wandering aimlessly up and down the aisles and impulsively pulling cans and boxes from the shelves …read more
