Hey, I forgot one thing in my previous post about saving money on groceries—I totally scoop up the food deals on Amazon. I get snacks for the kids and such for less, plus it gets delivered right to my door. Score!
I just came across this deal on qualifying Beigel Beigel snacks
Although I’ve taken to making most of our snack food from scratch, I’ve yet to figure out how to make pretzels. This may be an acceptable alternative.
I have a confession to make.
Prior to the current financial situation in this country (you know, the whole “we’re not saying the ‘r-word’ therefore it’s not actually that thing that rhymes with concession!”), even as frugal as I generally am, I struggled to avoid falling into one of two extremely un-thrifty habits.
It seemed like I had two modes of operation: Either I went to the grocery store nearly every day, or—if I managed to keep my shopping to just once a week—I was constantly throwing away food that had gone bad before I had a chance to use it up.
Here’s another confession: I’m still struggling to figure out how to avoid doing this, and I do mean struggling. (more…)
My love for The Consumerist cannot be adequately described, so I’ll just refer you to this informative and hilarious post wherein they let us know that Kroger is offering a 10% bonus on federal stimulus checks converted to Kroger gift cards.
Hey, you’re buying groceries anyway… why not make a little extra?
I’m not a big fan of Tetley, but then, I’ve never tried their British Blend version before. I’d be willing to try it for free, I think.
Answer the questions, get free tea and coupons.
(That’s the best I can offer in the morning before I’ve had my tea, I’m afraid.)
Coming in just behind my love affair with chocolate and bacon (not together) is my deep affection for olive oil. We use olive oil in, well, nearly everything. It’s good for you! And it’s tasty! And if you’re a wannabe-foodie you can pour it into pretty jars with some garlic cloves and/or the spices of your choice and give it away as gifts. (If you do that, I recommend tying a pretty ribbon on it and saying, “I made you some gourmet olive oil” rather than “Dude, I totally just dumped some oil in this jar with this rosemary I grew!” Of course I am being completely hypothetical.)
Do you cook with a lot of olive oil? Scoot on over to Amazon, where this two-pack of Colavita extra virgin olive oil is currently $23.80. Then use coupon code OILOIL22 to save another $5. That’s 68 ounces of the primo stuff for just $18.80—much cheaper than you’d get it in the store. (Too much oil for you? Split it with a friend and you each take one 34-ounce tin for $9.40.) Add a filler item and it’ll ship for free with Super Saver Shipping, and if you’ve seen a price like that at your local grocery store, I’ll drink a glassful of oil, rosemary and all.
Having some cereal for breakfast? If you go fill out this form, you could be having Total Cranberry Crunch for breakfast someday soon, for free. (Yeah, it’s just a sample. But did I mention that it’s free? The only thing I like better than “free” is “free food.”)
Some days it really doesn’t take much to make me happy, you know.
I just got this in my Stonyfield Farm newsletter and I have to share, because I love everything about Stonyfield—their company philosophy, their yummy products, their commitments to both better health and environmental concerns—but this truly takes the cake in terms of genius.
Stonyfield is about to determine a new yogurt flavor, and you can go vote in America’s Flavor Election. The way they have it set up just makes me giggle (I think I’m a Demogurt, but I confess looking longingly at a few of those Yopublican flavors!), and when you vote you’re entered for a chance to win a year’s supply of yogurt. (Want more immediate gratification? Kathryn sent along this link for $1 off Yobaby products. Thanks, Kathryn!)
I want to extend a special thank-you to everyone who piped up in the comments of yesterday’s post about warehouse clubs; I have never been to a Costco and assumed they were the same as Sam’s, BJ’s, etc. Wow, sounds like I was completely wrong. Thanks to everyone for setting me straight.
Except now I sort of wish we had a Costco. Hmph.
The very lovely Courtney writes:
I know you have been posting things relating to good financial decisions, but not necessarily internet deals lately and was wondering if you wouldn’t mind giving your take on wholesale clubs.
I found it interesting that I am both a member of Costco and BJ’s and some of the MAJOR differences between these two particularly. The biggest thing that affects me is baby items (I have a 23 month old and a 6 month old which means two in diapers and one on formula). I was amazed at the limited selection at Costco not to mention their prices!! BJ’s is not only MUCH cheaper on their diapers and wipes, but they have a huge variety to choose from - Luvs, Pampers, Huggies and their own brand where Costco only carries Huggies and their brand (at least the one that I use). Not only does BJ’s carry a variety of brands, but they also carry a variety of sizes - at least in the wipes department. Anyways, I find myself wondering if people realize that they aren’t always getting the best deal at one wholesale club over another or that not all are the same. Another example is that Costco sells my contact lenses for almost $5 a box cheaper than BJ’s.
Not sure if this issue would be worth posting a blog about, but it is just a thought. I know BJ’s is not as nationally known as Costco or Sam’s Club, but I have to say, I have been nothing but pleased with being a member there. Plus, they don’t seem to be nearly as busy AND they accept coupons!
So… what do I think? Are warehouse clubs worth it? Yes. No. Sometimes! (more…)
Every now and then I sit down and think about two of my pet topics simultaneously: Feeding my family, and saving money.
And then my head explodes.
If you’re a fellow penny-pincher, you—like me—need to hear it again and again: Food is not the place to go frugal. It just isn’t. It has taken me a long time to come around to the place where saving money on other things allows me to spend the money on food that I should be spending, without guilt.
But other people always say it so much better than I do: Check out The Cleaner Plate Club for a stark visual on what is happening to the food chain in our country, and then, if you find yourself depressed by that (I did), go read Alanna Kelloggs’ kick-butt post on the right way to save money on groceries. And then? Buy real food.
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