Everything Homemaking
If you haven’t read Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3, you might want to do that first. Stockpiling takes TIME! Once I realized that (thank you for reminding me, Elizabeth), I felt much less stressed about this grocery makeover process. For the first time I felt like I might actually be able to do it. My goals for last week were: Spend $175 instead of $150. Pop in at Aldi’s and just … [Read more...]
If you haven’t read Part 1 and Part 2, you might want to do that first. Part 3 Progress this week? I’m not sure – it doesn’t really feel like it. These were my assignments for the week: Organize & inventory freezer. Make a menu from what’s in the freezer and pantry. Switch my grocery store day to Friday instead of Wednesday. #1 - I did organize and inventory the … [Read more...]
In case you missed last week’s article, you might want to read it first. If you did read last week’s article but forgot what my assignments were, here they are: Organize & inventory freezer and pantry. Find salad dressing recipes. Make all purpose cleaner, window cleaner, laundry soap & dishwasher soap. Try Aldi's next week. Make a menu from what I have on hand so I … [Read more...]
Groceries are expensive and getting more expensive all the time! These days there are lots and lots of articles about ways to save money on groceries using coupons. In fact, there are entire websites devoted to updating you on sales and providing coupons for you to use. But what if coupons aren’t your style? If you still want to save money, here are ten ways you can: Shop the … [Read more...]
By Elizabeth Scholes We’ve talked about a lot of different ways to save money on groceries and household items. But just in case you’re not clear on everything, here are a few “frequently asked questions” that might help. Is any day better than another day for shopping? I've noticed most of the really great sales are on Friday and Saturday. Should I be shopping those days or can … [Read more...]
By Elizabeth Scholes If you came to my house today, you would find 20+ lbs of various meats, 5 bags of sugar, 6 lbs of butter, numerous canned goods, 5 tubes of toothpaste, and on and on. No, I am not fearful of the world ending or waiting for a big storm to come. I am saving hundreds of dollars by stockpiling! So far we have talked about coupons and matching up great deals, but take that … [Read more...]
by Elizabeth Scholes Coupons, stockpiling, looking at sale ads . . . what images and feelings are conjured up when you hear those words? For some, it brings the thrill of a good deal and the exciting challenge to save money. For others, it brings dread because of an already too-busy schedule. And for others, it possibly brings a total blank slate of wondering what that even means and how … [Read more...]
