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    3 Ways to Fight Back Against Marketing Gimmicks

    Last week, I shared 10 gimmicks stores use to make you buy more than you planned. Now, it is time to fight back!
    Here are three strategies to help you get the deals without falling for a pseudo-sale.
    1. Start a price book or use a price database READ MORE More

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    Eat fresh all summer long

    While many supermarkets have taken steps in recent years to stock their shelves with more local items, the best way to get the freshest produce is still to go straight to the source: your local farmer. There are three main ways farmers sell directly to consumers. More

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    The Secret Language of Couponers

    Extreme Couponers speak a secret language that enables them to communicate quickly saving tons of money with coupons. Here are their words and abbreviations. More

  • Start a garden and slash your grocery budget

    You may be surprised at how many coupons are available for fresh fruits and veggies but you do have other options when it comes to cutting costs. Growing your own veggies may be hands down the cheapest way to get access to the freshest food available. More

  • 3 easy ways to save money on your Easter meals

    While Easter dinner may not be in the same league as Thanksgiving dinner, it is still a time when we typically splurge on a big meal to share with family and friends. However, there is no reason you have to empty your wallet to have a great meal on Easter. More

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    Five of the Biggest Myths about Couponers

    With years spent in the couponing game, I’ve learned people have all sorts of wild ideas about coupons and couponers. You’ve undoubtedly heard the tall tales but now it is time to set the record straight. More

  • The art and science of freezing food

    If you are only using your freezer to store prepackaged items from the grocer, then you are missing out on its true potential. When it comes to cutting your grocery bill in half, your freezer is your very best friend. More

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    Get your freezer ready: Frozen Food Month is here!

    If you’ve been waiting to jump on the coupon train, now is the time! March is Frozen Food Month which means you can be guaranteed of finding bargain basement prices on everything from frozen peas to frozen pizza. More