Wednesday, May 30, 2012
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Sunday, May 20, 2012
Make Life Easier Without Eating Out
by Jill Cooper
http://www.LivingOnADime.com
Going out to eat frequently is one of the biggest mistakes people make with their money. Most people would experience a radical change in their finances if they would cut back on eating out even a couple of times a week, let alone all together. The main reason that people go out to eat is for the convenience but eating at home can be convenient too.
Make meals easier by using convenience items. Even if you use nothing but convenience items for your entire meal, it is still less expensive than going out to eat. You don't need to make homemade bread, muffins, biscuits, or cookies. Buy them already made. You can even buy things like French bread that is already sliced and buttered and ready to heat. It's perfectly OK to use bagged lettuce, baby carrots, or anything frozen.
Keep it simple. Our grandmothers didn't spend as many hours slaving away in the kitchen as we think they did. Instead of homemade bread or yeast rolls, the everyday meal included store-bought white or wheat bread on a plate with butter and jam. Grandma would open a jar of applesauce, a can of green beans or a jar of assorted pickles. She would toss a simple salad and have all her side dishes for that meal prepared quickly. For years our family raved about my grandmother-in-law's great homemade noodles. One day when I asked her for her recipe, she pulled me to one side, laughing, and said "No one else knows this, but I always use frozen noodles!"
Our grandmothers knew the secret. It didn't have to be complicated, gourmet, or elaborate for our families to enjoy a meal. It just had to be good, there had to be lots of it and it had to be made with love. It takes only a couple of minutes to slice an orange, apple or banana and lay them on a platter. Throw in some unpeeled small red potatoes to boil, slice pre-cooked ham, heat up a box of fish fillets or lay out a variety of deli meats and cheeses for everyone to make their own hoagies. It can be as simple as that.
Make clean up easy. I line almost every pan I use with aluminum foil or parchment paper, whether I'm roasting a chicken or baking biscuits, cookies or tater tots. I line every casserole dish too. Use paper plates and bowls if it helps. Use disposable pans when you can. You can usually find lots of them on sale around the holidays. Many people feel a lot of guilt connected with using anything disposable. If you are one of them, I give you permission here and now to use these things. Besides, when you eat out, just as much stuff gets thrown away (probably a lot more). It's just that other people throw it away for you. I would much rather see you at home using paper plates and disposable pans with your family than having to work many hours of overtime to pay for dinner out. Relax and enjoy your meal! Your family and your pocketbook will thank you.
Tawra Kellam and Jill Cooper are frugal living experts and the authors of the Dining On A Dime Cookbook. Dining On A Dime will help you save money on groceries and get out of debt by cooking quick and simple homemade meals. For free tips & recipes visit http://www.LivingOnADime.com , sign up for our free Living On A Dime Newsletter and learn to save more!
http://www.LivingOnADime.com
Going out to eat frequently is one of the biggest mistakes people make with their money. Most people would experience a radical change in their finances if they would cut back on eating out even a couple of times a week, let alone all together. The main reason that people go out to eat is for the convenience but eating at home can be convenient too.
Make meals easier by using convenience items. Even if you use nothing but convenience items for your entire meal, it is still less expensive than going out to eat. You don't need to make homemade bread, muffins, biscuits, or cookies. Buy them already made. You can even buy things like French bread that is already sliced and buttered and ready to heat. It's perfectly OK to use bagged lettuce, baby carrots, or anything frozen.
Keep it simple. Our grandmothers didn't spend as many hours slaving away in the kitchen as we think they did. Instead of homemade bread or yeast rolls, the everyday meal included store-bought white or wheat bread on a plate with butter and jam. Grandma would open a jar of applesauce, a can of green beans or a jar of assorted pickles. She would toss a simple salad and have all her side dishes for that meal prepared quickly. For years our family raved about my grandmother-in-law's great homemade noodles. One day when I asked her for her recipe, she pulled me to one side, laughing, and said "No one else knows this, but I always use frozen noodles!"
Our grandmothers knew the secret. It didn't have to be complicated, gourmet, or elaborate for our families to enjoy a meal. It just had to be good, there had to be lots of it and it had to be made with love. It takes only a couple of minutes to slice an orange, apple or banana and lay them on a platter. Throw in some unpeeled small red potatoes to boil, slice pre-cooked ham, heat up a box of fish fillets or lay out a variety of deli meats and cheeses for everyone to make their own hoagies. It can be as simple as that.
Make clean up easy. I line almost every pan I use with aluminum foil or parchment paper, whether I'm roasting a chicken or baking biscuits, cookies or tater tots. I line every casserole dish too. Use paper plates and bowls if it helps. Use disposable pans when you can. You can usually find lots of them on sale around the holidays. Many people feel a lot of guilt connected with using anything disposable. If you are one of them, I give you permission here and now to use these things. Besides, when you eat out, just as much stuff gets thrown away (probably a lot more). It's just that other people throw it away for you. I would much rather see you at home using paper plates and disposable pans with your family than having to work many hours of overtime to pay for dinner out. Relax and enjoy your meal! Your family and your pocketbook will thank you.
Tawra Kellam and Jill Cooper are frugal living experts and the authors of the Dining On A Dime Cookbook. Dining On A Dime will help you save money on groceries and get out of debt by cooking quick and simple homemade meals. For free tips & recipes visit http://www.LivingOnADime.com , sign up for our free Living On A Dime Newsletter and learn to save more!
Saturday, May 19, 2012
Friday, May 18, 2012
Miracle Whip at Save-A-Lot
Save-A-Lot has Miracle Whip for $2.48 each. I am going to use the $1.00 off two coupon that I got in Sunday's paper. I will get two for $1.98 each.
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Getting More for Less - Part Four
Start implementing Walgreen's register reward program so you can start getting paid to shop!
I like to take my allotted grocery money and buy food on sale, using both manufacturer coupons, store coupons, and offering register rewards. Then, I use those RR to buy non-food items, like toilet paper, shampoo, dish detergent, etc. (I use my change purse to cover the tax money.)
Let me know how you are getting paid to shop!
I like to take my allotted grocery money and buy food on sale, using both manufacturer coupons, store coupons, and offering register rewards. Then, I use those RR to buy non-food items, like toilet paper, shampoo, dish detergent, etc. (I use my change purse to cover the tax money.)
Let me know how you are getting paid to shop!
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Are you ready to email some companies for some coupons?
I suggest that you open up a separate email account that you
can use for emailing for coupons, doing surveys, etc.
Here we go:
Sunny D
Breyers
A&W Rootbeer
Pepsi
Nestle
I suggest that you open up a separate email account that you
can use for emailing for coupons, doing surveys, etc.
Here we go:
Sunny D
Breyers
A&W Rootbeer
Pepsi
Nestle
Writing Wednesday
Writing emails is the best way to request coupons from manufacturers.
It's quick, easy and there's no postage!
I LOVE to get coupons in my mailbox.
Don't be afraid to give these companies your phone number. This just shows that
you are legitimate. (I have never had a company call me.)
Some of the companies respond to my email with a big, fat NO, but I don't let
that discourage me. The YESes far outweigh the NOs.
Here's a list of some manufacturers to get you started:
Wish Bone Dressing
Bertolli
ConAgra Foods
Ronzoni
Morton Salt
Want to find some more companies to email?
Start by checking your OWN freezer and pantry to see what products you actually use.
Still need ideas?
Visit Couponing To Disney! Love, Love, Love this site!
~Candy~
It's quick, easy and there's no postage!
I LOVE to get coupons in my mailbox.
Don't be afraid to give these companies your phone number. This just shows that
you are legitimate. (I have never had a company call me.)
Some of the companies respond to my email with a big, fat NO, but I don't let
that discourage me. The YESes far outweigh the NOs.
Here's a list of some manufacturers to get you started:
Wish Bone Dressing
Bertolli
ConAgra Foods
Ronzoni
Morton Salt
Want to find some more companies to email?
Start by checking your OWN freezer and pantry to see what products you actually use.
Still need ideas?
Visit Couponing To Disney! Love, Love, Love this site!
~Candy~
Getting More for Less - Part Three
Here's an example of one of my recent Walgreens trips:
I already had a $3.50 register reward.
Walgreens was offering Witch Hazel for $4.00 with a $4.00 reward.
I used my $3.50 reward on this purchase, so I paid 50 cents, and got a $4.00 reward back. (MONEY MAKER!)
I bought some anti-itch cream marked at $5.00 with a $5.00 reward back.
I used the $4.00 reward, so I paid $1.00, and got a $5.00 reward back. (MONEY MAKER!)
I bought some contact lens solution marked at $7.99 with an $8.00 reward. I used the $5.00 reward, so I paid $2.99, and received $8.00 back. (MONEY MAKER!)
(Come back on Thursday to read Part Four!)
I already had a $3.50 register reward.
Walgreens was offering Witch Hazel for $4.00 with a $4.00 reward.
I used my $3.50 reward on this purchase, so I paid 50 cents, and got a $4.00 reward back. (MONEY MAKER!)
I bought some anti-itch cream marked at $5.00 with a $5.00 reward back.
I used the $4.00 reward, so I paid $1.00, and got a $5.00 reward back. (MONEY MAKER!)
I bought some contact lens solution marked at $7.99 with an $8.00 reward. I used the $5.00 reward, so I paid $2.99, and received $8.00 back. (MONEY MAKER!)
(Come back on Thursday to read Part Four!)
Homeschool Expo 2012
I am overwhelmed at how many FREEBIES came with my Ultimate Homeschool Expo 2012!
Order yours today, and you will be able to hear MY INTERVIEW, which is available for members only! You will also get two downloadable FREEBIES from me: 'Shopping at Rite Aid' and 'Coupon Lingo and Abbreviations'!
There are a TON of FREEBIES!
Writing Wednesday
Are you writing to companies and requesting coupons?
This is the best way to get coupons without any money going out on your part!
1. Go to the website of your choice
2. Find the 'contact us' button (Either at the very top, or the very bottom; many times it's very tiny print.)
3. Be sincere in your request; for example:
"My family really enjoys your products (or would like to try your products). Could you please send me some coupons. Thank you for your time."
That's it! Time to wait for the mailman!
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
VO5 at Kinney's
Kinney Drugs has VO5 shampoo on sale - 2 for $1.59.
I am going to buy three bottles and use the $1.00 of three coupon I got in Sunday's paper, making them about 47 cents a bottle!
Coupons
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$1.10 off when you buy any TWO HOT POCKETS® brand SNACKERS |
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50¢ off when you buy any ONE Butterball® Sub Starters™ |
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65¢ off when you buy any ONE Dean's® Heat 'n Eat Dip |
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$0.30 off 4 oz. or larger HARIBO product |
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$3.00 off Osteo Bi-Flex Triple strength |
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$1.00 off 10oz or Larger RevitaLens OcuTec |
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off any ONE (1) Suave Everlasting Sunshine Shampo |
Glade Coupons
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$0.75 off any Glade Automatic Spray refill |
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$1.00 off 2 Glade Sense & Spray refills |
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$3.00 off Glade Sense & Spray starter kit |
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$1.00 off Glade PlugIns Scented Oil refills |
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$1.00 off one Cutter Product |
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$1.00 off any OFF! Botanicals Insect Repellent |
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$1.25 off Glade PlugIns Scented Oil warmer |
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$1.00 off 2 Glade 4 oz. Jar candles |
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