Preemptive Pedagogical Preface: I know some people have a thing against Walmart. I know some people don’t like sardines. I know it takes about half a Wheel of Fortune episode to cook rice. I know, already. So shop wherever you like and don’t eat sardines if you can’t stand them (would it help if [...]
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“To spend less than you earn — this way lies happiness.” — Elbert Hubbard I went from spendthrift to penny-pincher. Change is good. In your best James Earl Jones voice: If you only knew the power of the cheap side! You do not yet realize your potential. You have only begun to discover your frugality. Join [...] When is a deal not a deal? Right up front, let me make a little weasel-room for myself. Apparently a lot of people adore coupons, and I am aware that sometimes a coupon can be used to get food for free, which is certainly a good deal, if it’s something you [...] By stocking up on a variety of staples when they are available at good prices, I always have plenty of food on hand to prepare meals that are healthful and cheap. Being prepared this way means I don’t have to plan my meals, I don’t have to buy food every week, and I can keep [...] If you keep a record of food purchases, at least for a while, you can establish your own target prices on the foods you use most. Then when you’re shopping, you’ll know if a price is great or not-so-great. You won’t be mislead by “sales” or coupons that aren’t really offering such a good [...] |
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