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It was April 2011 when Kroger started slowly rolling out its plan to stop double coupons. Double coupons were an extremely popular cost-saving strategy among the coupon community and the changes were not accepted quietly. As the practice spread to other states in the Kroger stable and to other grocery store chains, the “Bring Back … Read more
I hate throwing away food! Maybe it’s because I’m a frugal foodie, or maybe it’s because I remember my mother saying “there are starving children in Africa.” Whatever the reason, I still hate throwing away food. Stop wasting food with these organizational and produce storage tips. You’ll learn how to turn fresh herbs into dried, … Read more
In today’s economy, extreme couponing has evolved as a new national sport. We have all seen people on television shrieking maniacally with delight as they spend a few dollars on several shopping carts full of groceries and household goods to the tune of hundreds of dollars – all by using coupons. Their homes look like … Read more
Make a little Merry for less when you throw a Christmas party Aldi style! Here’s your festive $100 party plan*, and your guests will enjoy a yummy spread of more than just chips and dip – thanks to Aldi. *based on 20 guests Christmas Party for Less than $100 Invitations Opt for a simple Evite…they’re … Read more
I’m a frugal foodie (if there is such a thing!)…I love to cook, I love gourmet ingredients, but I’m very frugal when it comes to my grocery bill. I’ve had a love/hate relationship with the gourmet food section of my grocery for a long, long time. I love walking through the aisles and looking at … Read more
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Is there anybody out there that doesn’t want to cut their grocery bill in half? I didn’t think so. It really is possible, and it can be done without clipping coupons, but you’ll have to make some sacrifices. When we moved to South Florida last year, we were prepared for the high cost of … Read more
According to the USDA, it costs $146 a week to feed a family of four a healthy diet. Imagine if you could cut that figure in half – you’d have nearly $300 extra dollars each month! Now imagine if you could cut your grocery bill without spending hours clipping coupons! Extreme couponing does yield big … Read more
Coupons are changing fast and furiously these days thanks to new marketing approaches and evolving technology. Businesses and customers alike can sometimes struggle to keep up with the latest trends. However, knowing and embracing these trends can lead to more successful promotions for companies and better deals for buyers. Staying ahead of the curve requires … Read more
When the big storm hits, the first thing to disappear from the shelves of the grocery store is canned goods. They’re cheap, they retain their nutrition, and they last forever. When it comes to cooked produce, the kind you buy in metal cylinders at the store can’t hold a candle in flavor and quality to … Read more