It's exciting to see your name in print, but it means even more when it's in a publication that you enjoy yourself. Recently, tips from my Instant Bargains: 600+ Ways to Shrink Your Grocery Bills and Eat Well for Less Book landed me an interview … [Read more...]
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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...]
Family Movie Night on a Budget: Netflix Instant Downloads
My family just got our first Blu-Ray player this week. Since we subscribe to the Netflix one-out-at-a-time program for just $8.99 per month, we can now watch movies instantly on our TV. I know this will save us $$$ on Redbox rentals, because … [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...]
Kids and Money: The Kool-Aid Stand
Kids and Money: The Kool-Aid Stand One of the most common ways to teach your kids about making money is the old-fashioned Lemonade or Kool-Aid stand. It goes way beyond making a little spending money; it's a great lesson in … [Read more...]