Don't wait until October to look for costumes at thrift stores: the best time is NOW! I visited our local Salvation Army yesterday, and noticed that they had two racks fully stocked and ready to go (that's my son in the photo below). By … [Read more...]
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Frugal Road Trips: Mom and Pop Eateries
Frugal Road Trips: Mom and Pop Eateries On our road trip from Minnesota to South Carolina last year, we made it a point to only stop at independently owned restaurants -- the more unique, the better! This photo is from Hillbilly Hot Dogs in … [Read more...]
Saving Big Bucks at Aldi: Supermarket Strategies
I recently made my first trip to the brand new ALDI Grocery Store in my town. I had big expectations – moms have been raving about ALDI on Mommysavers for years. My first impression didn’t generate fireworks – in fact, I was a little disappointed. … [Read more...]
Tips for Shopping Coach Factory Outlet Stores
Have you ever shopped at a Coach Factory Store, better known as a Coach Outlet? I wanted to share a little of what I have learned about shopping the Coach Outlets, so you can make better-informed purchase decisions. The Coach Factory Stores … [Read more...]
St. Patrick’s Day Corned Beef Brisket with Cabbage and Potatoes
St. Patrick's Day Corned Beef Brisket with Cabbage and Potatoes Grocery bargains revolve around holidays and special events, and St. Patrick's Day week is a good one! All those yummy Irish foods like corned beef, cabbage, and potatoes are going to be … [Read more...]
The Aldi Gourmet: French Chicken for $5
At Aldi, whole chicken is just $.79 per pound. I picked up an entire 5+ pound bird for just $4.08 yesterday. Searching for ways to prepare it, I grabbed my Williams Sonoma Paris cookbook for inspiration. Could the Aldi chicken stand the test of … [Read more...]