Day: September 15, 2026

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Money Saving Tips

How I Achieved a 90% Savings on Groceries

Over twenty years ago, I went from spending $500 a month on groceries (for 2 adults) to $50 a month.  So, how did I do it?  The following is an overview of My System, and I will be writing a more detailed post soon on each of these strategies, so keep checking back! Happy Saving! πŸ™‚ […]

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tofu turkey on white platter with red grapes and oranges
Holidays Recipes Thanksgiving

How to Make My Tofu Turkey: Step-by-Step

For many years now, I have made a “Tofu Turkey” for Thanksgiving. It is a vegan version of what is normally served during this holiday, complete with a delicious mushroom stuffing inside, and a crispy, flavorful exterior “skin”. It does require several steps, and the entire process will take a few hours. Two of those […]

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slice of tofu pumpkin pie with dollop of coconut cream
Holidays Recipes Thanksgiving

Tofu Pumpkin Pie Recipe

The Pie: Who says pumpkin pie is only for Thanksgiving?!  Not me!  In fact, I can vouch that it’s good for breakfast, too! πŸ™‚ I have been making this pie for many years. It is a favorite at our house! I experimented with the spices and settled on traditional spices individually PLUS a bit of […]

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Ben and Jerry's non-dairy ice cream pints Safeway $2.50
Grocery Outlet Safeway Sprouts Weekly Deals Whole Foods

The BEST Weekly Grocery Deals! 9/16-9/22

After seeing an article on the rising costs of groceries, I’m doing things a bit differently this week. This week, I’m highlighting the TOP deals at each of the stores I cover. I want to show you that you CAN save a tremendous amount of money on groceries by shopping the weekly deals! Whether you’re […]

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