Moms Being Moms - Time to Save: December 2009

Sunday, December 27, 2009

Menus 4 Moms
Frugal Living

Keep a stocked pantry and shop your pantry first
Watch grocery sales and only restock your pantry when prices are low
Plan your dinner menus in advance
Your butcher is your friend - if roasts are cheaper than ground beef, ask the butcher to grind the roast for you
Shop discount grocers like Aldi and Trader Joes
Buy spices in bulk - many Amish and Mennonite stores offer deeply discounted spices
If delivery is available in your area, take advantage of it - you won't be tempted to add extras to your cart if you aren't at the store
Plan your leftovers - food thrown away is money thrown away
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In these tough economic times, Sandra shares money saving ideas to help your wallet.

$ Tip: Buy things in season when you can. If it's out of season, shop for it in the frozen section.

Fresh blueberries in season are $0.99 cents a pint; out of season they are $2.99. If you buy them frozen, blueberries are only $1.99.

$ Tip: Sometimes you don't pay for convenience.

Whole Mushrooms cost the same as pre-chopped or sliced mushrooms.
Boxed pound cake costs less than making from scratch (due to the amount of butter).
Eggs: Hard-boiled and peeled go on sale for same price as raw eggs on Tuesdays.