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    Five Ways to Find Cheap Family Fun

    August is National Family Fun Month which makes it the perfect time to plan one or more family excursions. Full-blown vacations can be expensive but fortunately, cheap family fun is probably easily found in your community. Here’s where to look if you need a low-cost way to get out of the house and make a […] More

  • It’s back-to-school savings time!

    Even if you don’t need to save money, it never hurts to keep more of your hard earned cash in your pocket, right? To save on your back-to-school shopping, try out these strategies. More

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    Grocery Store Gaffes and Shopper Pet Peeves

    Grocery stores spend a lot of time and money trying to lure in shoppers, but sometimes they make mistakes that can cost them customers. Here are the top things shoppers complain about. More

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    Grocery Store Gaffes and Shopper Pet Peeves

    Grocery stores spend a lot of time and money trying to lure in shoppers, but sometimes they make mistakes that can cost them customers. Here are the top things shoppers complain about. More

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    The difference between stockpiling and hoarding

    If you have watching any of the extreme couponing shows, you may think stockpiling has more in common with hoarding than smart shopping. And certainly, some shoppers do cross the line from stocking up to hoarding food. While that line is different for everyone, here are some good guidelines to follow. More

  • Check your Pantry before Vacation

    Check your Pantry before Vacation

    You’ve spent a lot of time and effort building up a pantry stockpile that will keep your family well-fed and your grocery budget in check. Keep your food investment safe and healthy by prepping the pantry before taking a vacation. More

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    Should you be shopping at more than one store?

    Shopping at multiple stores is a great way to stretch your budget.

    Now, I am not suggesting you drive cross-city to save 50 cents. Instead, I’m talking about knowing which stores in your area offer the best deals on certain products and then using that knowledge to cut your grocery bill dramatically.

    Here is how to put this savings strategy to work. More

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    5 Money Saving Apps For Your Smart Phone

    Put down the scissors and pick up your smart phone. While there are still plenty of savings to be found in the newspaper coupon inserts, a new crop of mobile apps is putting a twist on saving money. More

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    Plan the perfect picnic (and pay less for it)

    With Memorial Day behind us, it is officially picnic and barbeque season. Heading to the park or the beach is a surefire way to have a good time with family and friends while also enjoying some of the best weather of the year.

    One of the nice things about picnics is they can be frugal entertainment. Here are some tips to help you plan the perfect picnic and save a little money while you do it. More