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Grocery Store Sales Cycles: How to Save a Ton Of Money Stocking up with Holiday and Monthly Deals

Grocery Store Sales Cycles - brown grocery bags stacked on the floor and counter full of sale items.

Knowing the Grocery Store Sales Cycles by month and for each holiday is a great way to save tons of money on food and to fill your pantry and freezer with bargain-priced groceries. One of our best money-saving grocery strategies is to stock up on loss leaders around the holidays. Grocery stores drop the price of various food items each month and on each holiday to entice shoppers to come to their stores. That’s the time we swoop in and …

Easy Meal Planning to make menus and saving time.

Meal planning seems to be one of the trendiest things to be doing now. Whether you’re into weight training, catering to a specific lifestyle choice (vegan, keto, paleo, etc.), eating organic or just doing menu planning to save time—this will help you eat healthier for less. Annette and Steve started meal-prepping more than 30 years ago to feed their growing family of seven. Annette has tried many different ways of doing meal planning and has fine-tuned it to be effecient …

A Budget Makeover with Groceries is the fastest way to find cash to improve your finances.!

If you’re looking for a Budget Makeover – start by changing how you shop for groceries. Because most of us go to the grocery store several times each week, making a few changes in how you shop is one of the fastest ways to rehab your finances. How can I lower my grocery bill so I can get ahead on my budget? Question from an Email Newsletter Subscriber: I want to start rehabilitating my finances which will include a …

Freezing meat bought on sale is a great way to save money at the grocery store. But if you don’t properly store and protect the meat, your savings can be wasted due to freezer burn. If you follow the steps your frozen meat will save you money and you’ll rarely be disappointed. Reader Question about Freezing Meat How do you freeze filet mignon, and keep it from getting dry and tough? We recently purchased filet mignon from Costco, ate two …

Is Expired Meat Safe to eat or will it make you sick?

Are you concerned about food expiration dates on meat? Want to see people question your sanity? Just mention that you often purchase expired meat or meat that is going out of code. “Code” refers to the date placed by a grocer or manufacturer on a grocery item revealing its use-by, sell-by, or freeze-by date. We did an interview on ABC’s 20/20 with Elizabeth Vargas. When she saw a video clip of Steve selecting some discounted ham in a grocery …

What you can do about Grocery Price Inflation

The price of groceries is constantly changing. But how do you survive when grocery inflation drives the price of groceries in your area through the roof? Or how do you adjust when you have changes in your family size? A Reader Asks about Grocery Inflation and Our Grocery Budget I have all three of your books, and in your grocery book, you said that your grocery budget was around $350 per month. But as I’ve listened to interviews and your videos …

Couponing for Beginners - how to save lots of money on groceries by using coupons

Are you looking for tips on couponing for beginners? Have you ever wondered how to start couponing so you can begin saving some money? Or are you just a beginner in couponing and want to up your coupon game to save even more money? Learning how to maximize the use of coupons is a great skill. Because the retail landscape is always changing – learning about coupons will be an unending journey. Couponing for Beginners Quick View There are …

Leaf or Iceberg Lettuce . . . do you know which type of lettuce costs more? Have you ever tried to calculate the best price for lettuce? Do you know which type of lettuce is the most nutritious? We answer all of these questions in this blog. There are several ways to save money when buying lettuce. We outline a couple of our tricks on this page. Finding the Best Deal on Lettuce is More Complex Than You Might Think! …

Are you looking to save money and find cheap meat near your home? These strategies could save you thousands of dollars this year. In this article, we do mention prices, but with the current inflation cycle, you’ll need to establish your own pricing table for your area of the country or world. Putting Meat on the Table History: Years ago, it was the man’s “job” to hunt for the meat to provide for the family. All it cost was …

Have you ever thought long and hard about the eggs we eat? What About Questions Like: In this article, we’ll answer all these egg questions and more. Egg Storage Around the World One of my favorite things to do when I travel is to visit local grocery stores. I enjoy comparing the similarities and differences. In Iceland, grocery stores have a line of cookies called “Maryland.” In France, quail eggs are a common grocery store item. One notable difference between …

Grocery Store Sales Cycles: How to Save a Ton Of Money Stocking up with Holiday and Monthly Deals

Meal Planning: 6 Easy Steps to Make Tasty Menus and Save Time

A Grocery Budget Makeover? The Easy Way to Budget for Food

How to Freeze, Safely Thaw and Cook Frozen Meat

Expired Meat: How Long Is Meat Good For After Expiration Date?

Surviving Grocery Inflation! How to Shop Smarter and Save When Prices Skyrocket

Couponing for Beginners: How to Find & Start Using Coupons

Head of Lettuce – What is the Best Price, Weight & Nutrition

How to Find Cheap Meat: Best prices for Beef, Pork, Ham, & Chicken

How Long Can Fresh Store Bought Eggs Be Left Unrefrigerated?

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