by Melissa W

Whether you have to eat healthy for medical reasons, weight control, or it’s just what you prefer, it can end up costing you more at the grocery store. The cost of groceries is regional and can vary widely. If you want to be able to eat delicious, balanced, and healthy meals when you’re on a tight budget, it can require some creativity. There are plenty of money saving tips that will still allow you to eat healthy without busting your budget. [Read more…]

by Tony G

With the current state of the economy, many families are looking for ways to cut back. Here are a few simple and easy money-saving tips to get your started. [Read more…]

by David

The supermarket is designed to make us spend our hard earned money.  It has no qualms about whether you are there with a strict budget or not.  Everything about it is laid out and carefully placed, down the to the smallest details in such a way that our mind and eyes will so be attracted to the items that we’ll pick them up and buy them.  [Read more…]

by Jessica B

You can do a lot with a whole chicken simply sprinkled with your favorite seasoning salt. However you choose to bake your chicken, there is plenty of meat to go around for most of the week. You can eat baked chicken with sides or you can enjoy the ultimate comfort food of chicken and dumplings. During the summer, add some mayo, pecans, apples, and raisins for a cold chicken salad. [Read more…]

by Jessica L

You know yogurt tastes great, but have you ever used it as a health remedy or beauty treatment? Use the plain, active culture yogurt in your refrigerator to heal a variety of physical ailments and improve your beauty routine. An affordable ingredient, yogurt saves you time and money. [Read more…]

by David

Budgeting is not a quick fix solution for your finances, but a small and continual growth of your funds week on week as you find yourself saving money on your grocery shopping. By taking the time to find a budget which is realistic to you and your family’s grocery requirements you can easily track what you are spending which in turn allows you to see where you may be overspending and where further cut backs are possible.  Simply downgrading your product brand is one way to instantly save a little, but with budgeting, you will start to really focus on where your money is going and where you can make larger and more longterm savings, such as by stocking up on rock bottom price sale goods (if you need them and not just for the sake of it) or by using coupons to stockpile.  You can start to save a fortune by spending very little. [Read more…]

by Andy C

Many people toss their old newspapers into their recycling bin each week. However, newspapers have a few handy uses that make it worth keeping around. Keeping a small stack of newspapers in your home will prove useful when certain situations arise. [Read more…]

by Christina J

If you’re looking for a non-toxic, affordable cleaner for your home, look no further than your kitchen cupboards. White distilled vinegar has amazing cleansing properties and is safe to use around pets and children. Concerned about the odor? Don’t be. The vinegar odor disappears completely after surfaces are dry. To make an all-purpose cleaner using vinegar, fill a spray bottle with a half vinegar and half water solution. Try these cleaning tips to make your house sparkle: [Read more…]