Do you look forward to summertime? I know I do. Swimming, grilling, eating hot dogs, macaroni salad, and ice cream till I explode. The patio furniture is clean and the winter debris in the backyard is mostly cleaned up and ready for company. Time to stock on summertime essentials; that means a trip to…
A different way to eat Corned Beef and Cabbage Corned beef and cabbage is a classic St. Patrick’s Day dish. It’s a hearty, warm dish that’s perfect for a chilly mid-March day. The ingredients are readily available and on sale in most grocery stores. If you want an unforgettable variation of this dish, try my…
These are not your Grandma’s Nuts & Bolts This page contains affiliate links to products I use, love, and recommend. See my full disclosure policy. OK, it’s time to bring out all of the favorite family recipes. The ones that call for cups of butter, sugar, oil, nuts, cream cheese, heavy cream. You know the ones…
Couponing Old School When I first started couponing, my focus was on getting free stuff. I didn’t know anything about sales cycles or rock bottom pricing or any of the strategies necessary to make it effective. I clipped everything and printed almost everything I found. Talk about tripping over dollars to save a dime!!! After replacing…
Trimming the budget might be a task you approach with reluctance. What do you cut out, give up, or cut down on? Will it hurt? Your grocery budget can be a place to start. Grocery shopping for the week, eating meals at home, or FROM home is an effective way to cut expenses. Check out…