Vegan Indian Tomato Lentil Soup for the Week – Only $.22/serving!
Every Sunday, I make a big batch of soup for the upcoming week. We usually have it for dinner the night I make it with a salad or bread, etc. During the following week, my husband likes to bring soup every day to work (and he is totally fine with eating the same thing every […]
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Fluffy Vegan (oil-free!) Buttermilk Pancakes only 4 cents each!
I made these pancakes yesterday for my family, and wanted to share the recipe with all of you! I have been using the same basic recipe for a number of years and it is a very reliable recipe. I’ve tried other recipes, and always come back to this one. I like to use Bob’s Whole […]
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Oatmeal for Breakfast – About 10¢ per Serving!
You can save hundreds of $$$ a year per person just by changing the way you buy oatmeal! (For Bob’s Red Mill!) We eat oatmeal nearly every morning for breakfast, and by buying it in bulk, it is only 10¢ per serving! (Cost is for oats only; toppings not included in price comparison). I usually eat […]
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My Price Guide for the Drugstores
At first thought, it may seem unusual to pick up grocery items at the drugstores. There are some items, however, that show up on a regular basis for a good price. These include items like dried fruit (especially raisins), coffee, cereal, canned food, nuts, spices, candy, junk food, candies and beverages. It’s a good idea […]
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An Apple a Day….
There are many items we eat on a regular basis, and apples are one of them. I have a “Master Grocery List” that includes items we always buy. I keep my pantry, fridge and freezer stocked with these items, purchased at the best price. Some items on our Master List we buy during our Monthly […]
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How I Save About 50% on Brown Rice
We were packing up our rice for the freezer today, and I wanted to share how much we save on rice by paying the lowest price and buying in bulk. There are several items that I buy during my “Monthly Shopping” that don’t tend to come up for sales. These include staple items like rice, […]
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How I Buy in Bulk – with an average 75% Savings
I buy a lot of our dry goods and beans in bulk, usually in 25 lb. bags. This includes pinto and black beans, yellow split peas, brown and white rice, cornmeal and oats, etc. These are items I also cook with a lot, and the bags last several months. Here are some examples of how […]
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How Much Does a Hill of Beans Cost? + Recipes for Instant Pot Refried Beans & Whole Beans
Is it Worth it to Make Beans from Scratch? Those $1 cans of beans sure seem like a good deal – but is it much cheaper to make beans from scratch? Canned beans are convenient, and I feel have their place. If you choose to make your beans from scratch it’s nice to know how […]
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Oatmeal for Breakfast – About 10¢ per serving!
You can save hundreds of $$$ a year per person just by changing the way you buy oatmeal! (For Bob’s Red Mill!) We eat oatmeal nearly every morning for breakfast, and by buying it in bulk, it is only 10¢ per serving! (Cost is for oats only; toppings not included in price comparison). I usually eat […]
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To Coupon…Or Not to Coupon?
Coupons are attractive…it feels like free money and of course we all want that! But are they worth it? The decision to use coupons or not is a personal one, and depends on the types of foods you want to buy. If you keep a Price Book, you can save a bundle on every item […]
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