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Buy Bulk Salsa and Freeze Some for LaterOne of the best deals I've found is buying salsa or taco sauce in bulk containers. Freeze in recycled plastic containers.

 

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Effects on Food Prices Due to Longshoreman LockoutRight now because of the Longshoreman's lock out on the West Coast, ships are lining up off shore. Containers can't be unloaded and shipments going out are stuck either on the docks or back at their source.

 

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Use a Shopping ListAvoid buying food that is not on your shopping list. People buy an average of one unplanned item per aisle at the supermarket.

 

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Grocery List TipsI use the back of an envelope affixed to the refrigerator with a magnet to write my ongoing grocery list. Then when I'm ready to go to the store, I select the coupons I need and put them right in the envelope. By Nancy Wall

 

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Plan Meals Around Sale ItemsShop your favorite grocery stores often and stock up on each one of the sale items. Plan your meals around these items.

 

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Frugal and Nutritious Breads and GrainLook for bargains on day-old bread and bakery products. Buy regular rice, oatmeal, and grits instead of the instant and flavored types. Try whole-grain bread and brown rice to add nutrients and variety to family meals.

 

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What are the best buys at Sav-A-Lot?I have started shopping at Sav-A-Lot in my home town but it has been years since I have shopped there. Can anyone tell me of some particularly good buys they have? Thanks in advance! Cookiepom

 

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Read Your Supermarket Flyers Carefully Every WeekThis weeks special was buy one 1/2 gallon of EDYS' ice cream and get 1 free. (price was $3.99 per 1/2 gallon) Buy 2 gallons and get 2 free PLUS get a $5.00 discount off of your entire bill. So, I bought 4 - 1/2 gallons of ice cream for $7.98 and received a $5.00 discount which lowered my cost to $2.98. That's 75 cents per 1/2 gallon. Where we live you can't even buy a baby ice cream cone for less than $2.25. We tucked all 4 of them in our freezer for a special treat in the future. By Joesgirl

 

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Marked Down Onions and PeppersMany times our supermarkets mark large quantities of fresh onions and peppers to such a low price that you can't afford to not take advantage of the purchase. I found fresh peppers at 50 cents per lb. and fresh onions at 20 cents per pound. I washed, sliced and diced them then packaged and labeled them in freezer bags. This coming winter I will have oodles of both to enjoy at a substantial savings. By Joesgirl

 

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Be A Savvy ShopperPlan your trip route. Make a list and stick to it. Never shop aisles which have no items on your list. Think those end displays are just there on accident? Nope, they are planned to get you to buy items you don't really need on impulse. You would be surprised how well this works in favor of the store. Never buy on impulse and you will save big time. Before checking out, stop and recheck your cart, See if there is something you don't really need. By Gladys Hill

 

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Seasonal Theme CandyBuy after the holiday Hershey Kisses on sale and you will have Valentine's and St. Patrick's Day candy at a fraction of the cost. By Syd

 

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Re-Evaluate Your Food Needs From Time To TimeHaving recently gone through our pantry (and throwing stuff out! egad!), we decided that we needed to do some rethinking about what we buy. It does not save money to buy things that you don't eat, no matter how much they are on sale.

 

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Shop At Discount Grocery StoresAs far as the person who wrote in about eating healthy for less, I have a suggestion. We have started eating healthier and I am the "coupon queen". I thought it was cheaper to eat fat too, until I switched. For one thing fruit is much more filling, where chips actually cause you to be hungrier.

 

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Walk to the StoreThis tip is especially for people who live in small towns or near shopping facilities. With the nice weather coming soon, why not try walking to the store, especially for small trips.

 

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Ask Stores About Specials Mailing ListsYou should ask your favorite stores about whether or not they have a mailing list that gives some notice about upcoming sales that are available. Some will have some for select customers so it pays to ask.

 

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April's Best Food BuysArtichokes, Asparagus, Broccoli, Carrots, Celery, Chicken, Eggs, Fish, Grapefruit, Lamb, Lemons, Onions, Pineapple, Pork, Potatoes, Rhubarb, Summer squash, and Turkey. Stock up if you have the room.

 

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Be Smart When Stocking UpWhile shopping if you stock up on an item that you use only once a year, it's not really a good deal, plus it's probably just going to take up valuable space that you could be using for something else.

 

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June's Best Food BuysApricots, Asparagus, Beans, Beef, Beets, Berries, Carrots, Celery, Cherries, Corn, Cucumbers, Eggs, Fish, Lemons, Melons, Onions, Peas, Plums, Potatoes, Radishes, Rhubarb, Salmon, Summer squash, and Tomatoes.

 

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July Best BuysApricots, Beans, Beets, Berries, Carrots, Celery, Cherries, Berries, Corn, Cucumbers, Fish, Grapes, Lemons, Limes, Melons, Nectarines, Onions, Peaches, Peas, Peppers, Plums, Potatoes, Salmon, Summer squash, Tomatoes, and Watermelon.

 

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Saving Money on OlivesTips for saving money on olives. Post your ideas.

 

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Prices Are More at the End of the AislesWhile shopping recently, I noticed 2 different pricings for the same item, I was about to purchase (waxed paper). On the shelf, where it's always kept in the paper bag, plate and plastic bag aisle, this product was priced at $1.07 per box.

 

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Buying Discounted Fruits and VegetablesYou can go to the fruit markets in your area and get cases of discounted fruits and vegetables for next to nothing.

 

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Salad Bar SavingsAt my grocery store, the cost for prewashed bagged spinach is an incredible $11.99 per pound. The salad bar just a few steps away has the same spinach or salad mix for only $4.99 a pound...

 

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Make a Weekly Menu Before ShoppingMake a Weekly Menu Before Shopping. When my second husband and I married, I had two children and he had three. Since his wife had passed away, we raised all 5 of them. . .

 

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Finding Cheaper ProduceFinding Cheaper Produce. You can buy cheaper groceries by going to a farmer's market rather than the grocery store. Amish owned farmer's markets can sometimes be the cheapest. . .

 

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Give Store Brands a TryIn most cases, store brand kitchen staples such as pancake mix, canned vegetables and pastas are exactly the same as the more expensive "brand name" items.

 

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Discount Grocery Stores in Abilene, TX?Discount Grocery Stores in Abilene, TX. I got inspired from someone else asking this question... I wonder if there is such a store in Abilene, TX. . .

 

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Food Vouchers for Supermarkets in England?How do I get food vouchers to use the supermarket in England?

 

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Save Up to 50% on your grocery bill!I have discovered the secret of saving money feeding babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Well, I can't take the credit for it. My mom taught it to me many years ago but I didn't put it into practice until the first financial crisis we had when my husband was laid off.

 

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Cutting Your Food BudgetMy food budget has been growing every week, so I sat down and looked at what I could start doing to cut back and still eat quality meals. . .

 

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October Best BuysPlan your meals around items that tend to be cheaper in October. Here's a list of some of the best bets during October:

 

November Best BuysPlan your meals around items that tend to be cheaper in November. Here's a list of some of the best bets during November.

 

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Checking the Prices on Family Sized PackagesChecking the Prices on Family Sized Packages. This occurred purely by chance. I was looking at packages of chicken and trying to select the best one when I noticed that the family size were less per pound than the standard size.

 

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Make Your Own Convenience FoodsI do my grocery shopping once a week, with a list and coupons to save all I possibly can. When I get home, I take all my veggies and wash them and separate them into meal size packages.

 

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Buy and Freeze Sale HamsLast month, the grocery store had a special on spiral sliced hams that were left from the holidays. They were still in date but not for long. They had been $1.79 lb and they were marked down.

 

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Keeping Track Of Prices From Store To StoreI usually buy EAS low carb protein individual beverages at Sam's, but occasionally see them on sale at the grocery stores. Then I stand there, trying in vain, to recall the price paid at Sam's.

 

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Where Can I Find Sugar Free Sour Apple Syrup?I am looking for sugar free sour apple syrup! Anybody know where to find some?

 

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Bulk Foods Near Owensboro, Kentucky or Tennessee?Where can I find bulk food stores near Owensboro, Ky or Tennessee

 

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Free Grocery Coupon For Extra Foods (Canada)This is for the Extra Foods stores. First you have to go to their site and register. Each week they offer a free food item with the purchase of an amount of groceries.

 

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Locations For Angel Food Ministries In Illinois?What are the locations of the Angel Food Ministries in Illinois.

 

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Stock Up When Groceries Are On SaleOne thing I do is watch the grocery store flyers to find items that I think is a good price. I watch prices real close, I may have a coupon , maybe not.

 

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Buy Butter Now For The HolidaysFor all your holiday recipes, it's time to buy your butter now and freeze it. The prices will soar in the coming months.

 

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Write Prices On Grocery PurchasesWhen shopping for groceries and personal items, I write the price with a permanent marker discreetly on the packaging when I place it in the cart.

 

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November Best Grocery BuysNovember Best Buys: Apples, Beef, Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery, Chestnuts, Cranberries, Fish, Lamb, Onions, Oranges, Oysters, Pears, Pumpkin, Sweet potatoes, Tangelos, Tangerines, Turkey, Turnips, and Winter squash.

 

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Determining When Baked Goods Were Made?I read someplace on how to tell when baked goods were made. According to color on bread twistie. Like red for Mon. yellow Tues. or the like. Anyone know the secret to get the freshest when there is no date on the package?

 

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Website for Buying Grocery CouponsThis is not a recipe, just a tip to save money. Go to grocerygame.com. You can "buy" coupons for just about anything you need. For example, pay 7 cents for a coupon to save a dollar. It's really cool. You gotta check it out.

 

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Pay Attention to Package Sizes When Grocery ShoppingWe need to be careful at the grocery store. I have noticed a growing trend about package sizes. Many companies are putting less product in their packages but keeping the outside packages the same size.

 

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Keep a Cooler in Your Trunk for ErrandsKeep a cooler, any kind, in your car winter or summer to keep frozen food frozen, and to keep perishables, fruits and vegetables from freezing or becoming too hot. I use the really thick styrofoam ones that meat is sometimes delivered in.

 

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Tips For Staying Within Your Grocery BudgetGroceries continue to go up and I have been determined to not go over my grocery budget. Here are several things I have started doing to stay within our food budget.

 

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Tally Your Grocery Bill on Your Cell PhoneTo stay on budget at the grocery store, I use my calculator feature on my cell phone. Then I am not surprised at the register.

 

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Buy Small Amounts of Veggies at the Salad BarWe love salad, and the healthier the better. Here is a great money tip I use constantly. I will buy my main "green", such as romaine, or iceberg, etc. But I will go to the salad bar and get spinach to make the salad even more nutritious.

 

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Invest In a FoodsaverWhen buying food, buy bulk if possible. I splurged a little this weekend and bought a Foodsaver. It sucks the air out and seals my food so it will last longer. Then I went out and bought a lot of meat and divided it up into meals and sealed it.

 

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Buying Bulk Canned Goods?I've Googled this until I cannot see straight! Is it cheaper to buy the big cans of fruits and vegetables like at Costco, Sam's, Groc Isle with the big Food Service sizes? If so, then is it ok/safe to freeze any leftovers? Any advice would be appreciated!

 

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"Fresh and Easy" Neighborhood Market for Grocery DiscountsIf you live in the Phoenix or Las Vegas area, or in SoCal, there is an amazing market chain called "Fresh and Easy". Shopping there has slashed our food bills by 75%, plus we're eating healthier than ever before (much of it is organic, free range and no hormones added).

 

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Buying Nuts at Wholesale Prices?I am looking for a source for pistachios and other nuts that costs less than $4 a pound. Does anyone know of a mail order or internet company that offers nuts at "super wholesale" prices?

 

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Saving Money on Passover GroceriesPeople tend to really over-spend for the week of Passover. There are so many things we "need" for the holiday; Passover mayonnaise and ketchup, Passover cookies and cakes, Passover mixes for pancakes or soups, Passover frozen blintzes and ice creams.

 

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Weigh Bagged Produce in the StoreWhen buying bagged produce in a store, weigh it first. Sometimes you can get more than the label states.

 

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Bulk Bargains in the Meat DepartmentWith grocery bills going through the roof, I am always on the lookout for ways to trim mine. I always look for bargains in the meat department and last month found a real money saver.

 

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Discount Food Stores in Northern VA?Does anyone know of any discount type food stores around Northern VA?

 

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Link: Save-A-Lot CouponsThere is a valuable coupon at the Save-A-Lot grocery stores; you access the coupon online by going to their website, $5 off of $20

 

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Determining Best Prices for Meat and Vegetables?How does one know what is a good buy for meat? My mother-in-law will say, I'm going to go get a ham, because it is such and such per pound, or chicken breasts a such and such a pound. Does it depend on where you live? What about veggies?

 

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Beware Misleading Produce PackagingI just purchased red grapes in the plastic clam shell package from Sam's Club. While washing them, my mother noticed that they were two different variety. The few on top were plump. The rest were regular to small sized grapes. Let the buyer beware.

 

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Finding Discount Grocery Stores in Pittsburgh?Are there any discount grocery stores in Pittsburgh, PA?

 

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Where Can I Buy Onion Juice?Can you buy onion juice? I have a recipe calling for it and I've never seen it before.

 

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Shopping for Wolf Brand Chili?I had heard the Wolf brand canned chili was good. I like my chili a bit spicy and this was perfect for my tastes. My question is for your readers in the Bloomington/Normal, IL area. I would like to know what stores in the area carry this brand.

 

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Buy Soda (Pop) By the CaseI had been upset for a long time that name brand pop (or at least Coke in my area), was only sold in 12 packs. I used to buy by the case (24 pack), but all of the sudden they disappeared and I was paying about the same for half as much pop!

 

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Bring Ads When Grocery ShoppingWhen grocery shopping, take the ad for the store you are using with you. I recently bought three bags of a known brand of frozen vegetables that were on sale. When I took them out of the freezer, I noticed the sale price was not posted anywhere.

 

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Use Sales Ads at a Competing StoreIf there are several good deals/sales at different stores, and you don't want to drive all over town, check to see if one of the stores will honor the other ads.

 

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Marked Down Meat?Will Shop N Save grocery store reduce ground meat left out over night?

 

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Shopping for Inexpensive Gel Food Coloring?Where do you buy the cheapest, but good gel food coloring?

 

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Shopping for Grass Fed Meats and Poultry at a Reasonable Price?I am a former vegetarian and animal lover now with a larger family that eats meat. I also eat meat now for several reasons. I am looking to transition my family to grass fed/humanely raised meats and poultry, but am spending a fortune on it as of now!

 

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Best Time for Deals on MeatThe best time to shop for meats is about 3 pm on Saturday afternoon, providing the store is closed on Sunday. Today, Saturday, for example I bought 3 roasting chickens at half price because the expiration date is Sunday.

 

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Where Can I Buy Poultry and Other Groceries in Bulk?Does anyone know of a good meat company from which to buy poultry in bulk with fair prices? Also I am looking for any grocers online to purchase from at lower cost in bulk?

 

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Are There Farmers Who Deliver in the Burbank CA Area?Anyone know of farmers in California that might deliver in the Burbank CA area?

 

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Grocery Prices Jump 10 CentsMy most favorite remark about food and the economy is that each time I go into the grocery store, the prices have jumped 10 cents on any item.

 

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Organizing Your Grocery ListHave you ever gone grocery shopping and walked down the same aisle several times? An organized grocery list can save you time at the grocery store. This is a page about organizing your grocery list.

 

A slice of watermelon in front of a full watermelon.

Selecting a Good WatermelonHave you found yourself in the produce section trying to remember how to tell if a watermelon is going to be sweet and tasty? Should you thump or check the stem end? A green melon can be a big disappointment.

 

A blank grocery list ready to be filled out.

Thrifty Grocery ShoppingI have found over the years that if I use a shopping list, I tend to spend less money. Depending on the layout of the store that you shop in, make up a form such as this one on your computer and save it so you can print one out any time you need it.

 

Artichokes on a Table

Selecting Good Artichokes?This is a page about selecting good artichokes. Artichokes are a tasty side dish whether by themselves or combined with other ingredients. Selecting a good artichoke is the first step in making your recipes successful.

 

Photo of lots of potatoes.

Saving Money on PotatoesThis is a page about saving money on potatoes. Potatoes are a staple for many households. While they may not seem too pricey on a per pound basis, if you have a large family and go through many potatoes the cost can really add up.

 

Freezing Bell Peppers, Canning Bell Peppers, Peeling Bell Peppers, Drying Bell Peppers, Storing Bell Peppers, Growing Bell Peppers, Selecting Good Bell Peppers, Red, Green and Yellow Bell Peppers

Selecting Good Bell PeppersWhether you are stuffing them, making fajitas, or just roasting them bell peppers can add color and flavor to many dishes. Get the most out of your meal by selecting good peppers to use.

 

Raspberries on White Background

Selecting Good RaspberriesThis is a page about selecting good raspberries. Good ripe raspberries are a treat that almost no one can pass up. Whether you are picking them fresh or buying them at the market, be sure to get good flavorful raspberries that are ready to eat.

 

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Locating Discount Food Stores in Texas?I am looking for a scratch and dent can store around Tomball Texas, without having to drive all the way to Houston. Any help?

 

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Ammonia Soda for Baking?Where can I purchase ammonia soda for baking? I have a recipe that calls for ammonia soda, but I can't find it. A small jar was given to me with the cookie recipe, but now I can't find the ammonia soda. Can you help?

 

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Buying Bulk Dried Beans?Where to I buy dried beans in bulk, cheaper than at the grocery store?

 

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Saving Money on CheeseThis is a page about saving money on cheese. Cheese is a favorite ingredient in many recipes and a great snack food.

 

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Superchill Foods Upon Return from Grocery StoreUse a timer and freezer to superchill foods to retard spoilage. Place milk, juices, non-frozen meats, and half and half in the freezer for 1/2 hour upon returning from the grocery store to get the temperature down to a fresh 35-degrees.

 

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Saving Money on FoodThis page is about saving money on food. There are many creative ways to trim your grocery bill.

 

Mother and Daughter Shopping at Supermarket

Shopping Tips and TricksThis page contains shopping tips and tricks. Whatever shopping you have to accomplish, there are many ways to save time and money.

 

Discount Grocery Store

Shopping at Discount Grocery StoresThis page is about shopping at discount grocery stores. Finding the best deals at a bargain or salvage store can save money on your food purchases.

 

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Getting Produce Coupons in Pennsylvania?Where do I get the coupons for produce in Pennsylvania? I believe they are state issued.

 

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Saving Money On OatmealOatmeal is an inexpensive, wholesome grain that keeps well. This page is about saving money on oatmeal.

 

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Alternative Places to Shop for GroceriesThis page is about alternatives places to shop for groceries. Food products are available in a number of places you may not have visited yet.

 

Variety of Baked Goods

Saving Money On Baked GoodsThis is a page about saving money on baked goods. There are ways to save money when doing your grocery shopping and still feed your sweet tooth or resupply the bread box.

 

Grocery List

Creating A Grocery ListThis is a page about creating a grocery list. Creating a grocery list can save time at the market and ensure that you don't forget anything while shopping.

 

A bag full of fresh produce.

Saving Money on ProduceThis is a page about saving money on produce. A trip to the grocery store may leave you with sticker shock when buying produce.

 

Boxed Rice Meal with Chicken

Saving Money on Boxed Rice MealsThis is a page about saving money on boxed rice meals. Boxed rice mixes while tasty may be too much for your budget.

 

Organic Flour

Buying Organic Flour?This is a page about buying organic flour. Organic food products are becoming more and more popular.

 

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Buying Marie Calendar Cherry Pies?When groceries have her pies on sale it always excludes cherry pie. Why is that?

 

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Eating on a Tight Monthly BudgetThis is a page about eating on a tight monthly budget. When money is short, it can have a serious effect on meal planning and choices.

 

Woman Making Pasta

Saving Money on Pasta?This is a page about saving money on pasta. When you are trying to cut food costs, the staples are a good category to start with.

 

Honey

Buying HoneyAll of this natural sweetener is not created equal, and there are a few things you need to know when selecting your honey. This page is about buying honey.

 

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