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More Ways to Save on Groceries

I pay $7.25 per month to have the Sunday paper delivered to my house, specifically so I can get the coupon inserts. I would guesstimate that I typically save around $80 per month from these coupons in conjunction with playing The Grocery Game, so it’s a good investment. My neighbor also brings me her inserts, which helps when I am stocking up on something. You can also print coupons from the internet.  These coupons are often higher values that what comes in the paper, but you do have the cost of the ink and paper you use to print them.  There are hundreds of websites that have printable coupons available. Some are brand specific.  For example, you can print coupons for Betty Crocker products from http://www.bettycrocker.com/coupons-promotions/coupons/coupons.aspx.  Other sites offer a wide … Read entire article »

Filed under: Frugal Fawn, Grocery Shopping, Spending Less

Playing the Grocery Game

When I became a mother, grocery shopping was very frustrating to me.  I could not believe how much I was spending every time I went to the grocery store, and still we would run out of food before the end of the week.  I felt like I was in a rut with food choices for the family; always buying the same items and cooking the same meals. Tonight I saved $195 on my groceries.  I spent $128, for a 61% savings.  I bought enough granola bars and cereal to last us a couple months, as well as some new food items we have never tried before.  This transformation in my shopping is because of GroceryGame.com. Back in December 2008, I heard about the Grocery Game website, and when I posted questions … Read entire article »

Filed under: Frugal Fawn, Grocery Shopping, Spending Less

Ode to My Clothesline

Ode to My Clothesline

I love my clothesline.  You know, clothesline?  A string between two poles in your backyard with clips on it?  Your grandmother probably has one.  It’s totally making a comeback.  In fact, I was surprised when the topic came up among the moms on the playground a few weeks ago, and several moms professed their love for outdoor laundering. Some people imagine that hanging clothes out on a line to dry them is a lot of extra … Read entire article »

Filed under: Around the House, Go Green, Homemaking, Spending Less