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    Ten Tips for Saving Money on Produce

    Although you can load up on a year or more of foods for your pantry and save your family an enormous amount of money, the one area you may find yourself still buying on a regular basis is fresh produce. These ten tips below will help you with that one stubborn area in your grocery budget that is hard to remove from your regular needs list. More

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    Grocery Store Myths Investigated

    We reveal the Fact or Fiction of the following myths…

    Myth: Paper bags are better for the environment than plastic.
    Myth: Grocery stores make only a percent or two profit on products sold.
    Myth: Products that are more popular get more shelf space.
    Myth: You can tell how fresh a loaf of bread is by the color of the twist tie or plastic tag. More

  • Store brand vs name brand products

    What should you never buy store brand? What should you always buy store brand? We answer those questions! Also, are store brand products produced in the exact same facilities as name-brand products? We spill the beans on this one! More

  • Prepare for Higher Food Costs

    Droughts across the United States have pushed the price of corn and soybeans to record highs. This translates to higher prices on food and fuel for you and I. Here’s what you can do right now to protect yourself from rising costs. More

  • Back to School Savings Have Started!

    There’s no need to wait to start your shopping. Even if you don’t have the official supply list for your child, sales offered from competing retailers are opening up some great savings for school and office supplies. Follow these tips to save a hundred dollars or more for your back to school shopping. More

  • Money-Saving Tips for Super Busy Shoppers

    There’s little doubt that grocery stores make their greatest profits from our many impulse buys. Studies show that anywhere between 30%-80% of all grocery store purchases are unplanned – and marketers couldn’t be more thrilled about this. Busy, rushed shoppers are generally the least efficient – grabbing everything they need (and don’t need) in an attempt to have a dinner ready for the evening hours. Sadly, for us busy moms and dads, this can become the norm, and our multiple trips to the store can end up costing us way more time and money by the end of the month. More

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    How to Feel Instantly Happier

    If you’re a fan of SavingsAngel, you may likely be blessed with extra food or household supplies (perhaps in a closet or cabinet you haven’t gone through recently). Consider taking a day this week and gathering up some of your extra inventory to dropping the items off at your favorite charitable organization in person — perhaps even with members of your family. You’ll be doing some good for the organization, the eventual recipient, and yourself! More