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5 Things NOT to Buy in Bulk
Buying in bulk is only cost effective if you can use all the products before they go bad. Otherwise, you are wasting money and food. If you are new to buying in bulk and not sure what you should buy and what you shouldn't buy, this list will help save you some time &...
read moreK-Cups Under $0.35 Per Cup
Did you know that the average person spends $800 a year on k-cups for 2 k-cups a day? To reduce my coffee budget, I never spend more than $0.35 per k-cup. There are affordable brands out there that are just as good as the name brand k-cups so there is no need to pay...
read moreAnylist – The Best Grocery Shopping List App for iPhone
Grocery Shopping on the Go Ever accidentally left your grocery list at home and only realized you forgot it once you got to the grocery store? Or thought of something you wanted to add to your grocery list but didn't have it with you or didn't have a pen to write it...
read moreBudget Basics
The first step to managing your finances and saving money is to create a budget. Before you start out, you need to determine what your financial goals are (e.g. paying off debt, starting a savings, or simply because you have limited income and need to learn to live...
read moreWays to Make Plain White Rice Less Boring
Buying rice in bulk is cheap and very filling, but it can be bland and boring if you have it often. Here are some cheap ways to jazz up rice. Many of the ingredients are things that you probably already have in your kitchen or can buy at a low price. Fried rice with...
read moreGrocery List Printable
A big part of saving money on groceries is going to the store prepared -- knowing what you are going to buy and how much it's going to cost. A grocery list is a must to make sure you stay within your budget so I created a printable list so to help keep you...
read moreDIY Household Cleaners (Baking Soda & Vinegar)
Why spend $5-$10 for name brand cleaners when you can get baking soda and white vinegar for a couple of dollars! Baking soda and white vinegar are powerful natural cleaners that are environmentally friendly. They can be used in hundreds of ways all over your home!...
read moreSave $$ Every Time You Shop At Walmart
If you are a frequent shopper at Walmart, then I highly recommending trying Walmart's mobile app called Savings Catcher. It compares advertisement prices from several other grocery stores (e.g. 34 in my area) and gives you back money if they found a better deal...
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