Category Archives: Groceries

Second Life For Ziplock Bags

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Dee

The large freezer style of ziplock bags are extremely useful. They are not however that cheap and if you are like me, you use a lot of them.  To avoid putting more plastic into the landfill and to save costs … Continue reading →

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Product Websites

Posted on January 29, 2011 by Dee

It pays to visit the websites for the products you use.  They often have coupons, contests and giveaways.  Most will often offer newsletters to let you know when a new promotion of coupon is available. I understand this may seem … Continue reading →

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Form Cooperatives And Save Big Bucks

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Dee

A cooperative is nothing more than a group of people who manage and jointly use goods or services.  This does not have to be a formal organization, and you aren’t limited to just one.  The benefits and possibilities are endless.  … Continue reading →

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Make Your Own Hamburgers

Posted on January 22, 2011 by Dee

If you are like a lot of families, hamburgers are often on the menu especially in nicer weather. You fire up that BBQ and then run to the freezer to get a box of 10 burgers you paid about $10 … Continue reading →

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Make Sure Empty is Empty

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Dee

Typically when a bottle of shampoo or conditioner is empty, it still has at least a couple of uses still left in it. We now make a habit of making sure to use it all up. When the bottle appear … Continue reading →

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You’re Not Eating The Package

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Dee

Manufacturers learned long ago that packaging can sell a product that isn’t all that good, and sell it at a premium price. When you are at the grocery store look at price, pay attention to acceptable quality, but never fall … Continue reading →

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Buying Green Garbage Bags

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Dee

There are many brands of green garbage bags and while most people do not give their selection a second thought, people that are Ready To Save consider what their use will be and let that determine what brand they choose. … Continue reading →

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Serving Size

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Dee

At one time if a package of individually frozen chicken breasts contained 8 portions and I only needed 6, I would cook the extra 2 because I didn’t want to bother having just 2 chicken breasts in a package. Most … Continue reading →

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Coupons on Packaging

Posted on January 16, 2011 by Dee

A lot of people hate to grocery shop so their goal is to get in and get out as quickly as possible. This often leads to us throwing things in our cart that is on our list without paying much … Continue reading →

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Wasting Money on Swiffer

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Dee

I am sure you have seen the Swiffer commercials for Swiffer. They try to convince you that using your current mop is just spreading the dirt around. They then take a grossly dirty pad that has been used all over … Continue reading →

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