Wondering if it's possible to save money when you're on a special diet? I seriously doubted it up until a few years ago. Back in the day when I thought about making dinner, I would head to Trader Joe's, New Seasons, or another high-end, specialty grocery store and buy whatever sounded good. We had no idea what we spent on food or household items, I just thought that as long as there was money in the bank, we were okay. When I was confronted with how much money I was spending on our groceries and how little I could be spending I thought that those low numbers were really just for people who ate boxed meals and junk food. Even though I seriously Keep Reading
How to Save Money on Produce (part 1)
How to Save Money on Produce If you are intentional with your spending and strategic with your timing, you can provide your family with high-quality produce at a bargain. This post is part of a series on How to Save Money on Real Food where we cover how to save money on meat, produce, grains, and dairy. Here are some tips to help you save money on produce: Buy in season. It's Economics 101. The more supply, the lower the price. Strawberries are cheaper in June (and way more delicious) than in January. Bananas, grapes, lettuce, and broccoli are items that usually don't follow this rule as grocery stores usually price these at a loss Keep Reading
12 Game Day Appetizers and Snacks
Game Day Appetizers & Snacks Ready for some easy recipes to take to your football party this weekend? Here are 12 appetizer and snack recipes we've posted on Frugal Living NW over the years: Sweet & Spicy Nuts White Bean Spread & Dip Buttermilk Ranch Dip French Onion Dip with Caramelized Onions Baked Ham and Cheese Sandwiches Corn Dog Muffins Broiled Asparagus with Balsamic-Butter Sauce Cheese Stuffed Jalapenos Candied Jalapenos Homemade Hummus Amazing No-Knead Bread: Step-by-Step Guide (and FAQ) Homemade Hamburger Buns Roasting Almonds & Making Trail Mix Crescent Keep Reading
How to Save Money on Meat
How to Save Money on Meat You can save big money, even on the higher quality meat, if you are intentional with your spending and are strategic with your timing. This post is part of a series on How to Save Money on Real Food where we cover how to save money on meat, produce, grains, and dairy. Meat can take up a bunch of your grocery budget if you're not careful. There are ways to save money on meat, but it does get a bit tricky as we all have a standard of quality when it comes to meat. There are many factors to consider when figuring out how to get the best deal on the quality of meat we desire that will effect how much we pay: how the animal Keep Reading
3 Simple Ways to Find Contentment
It’s the DSW one that gets me every time. It pops up in my inbox: Up to $15 off! Limited time offer! I click. I peruse. They’re all so cute! Fifteen seconds ago I didn’t need shoes. Now? Well, they’re such a good deal! And my shoes are pretty old … And if I bought two pair I’d save even more! Such is the trap. At times the very vehicle we use for finding deals can backfire, making us more focused than ever on accumulating items we don’t really need. Please tell me I’m not alone in this. I don’t need camping gear until I see the REI sale. I don’t need groceries, but who can pass on a $10 off $50? My old flip flops work just fine, but Old Navy’s Keep Reading
How to ditch cable and still watch your favorite TV shows
I am a TV fan. I'm certain you're not supposed to admit that outside of therapy, but I know I'm not alone. While I enjoy my television shows, our family budget just doesn't like the $100+ monthly cable or satellite bill. So, what's a TV-lovin' girl to do? Like you, I've seen all the people who proclaim "Netflix replaced our cable and we haven't looked back!" People who say that clearly didn't watch much (good) TV when they had cable. And those people are the ones who use the library to rent movies. I can't handle that type of responsibility. Our seven library cards filled with fines prove that. I'm here to tell you that you absolutely can Keep Reading
How to eliminate your family’s unexpected expenses
A common struggle we all experience when it comes to managing our money: Unexpected expenses. You're cruising along just fine with your regular expenses and then BAM! Your car needs new tires. Your kid breaks his leg. The water heater stops working. Now a giant chunk of your paycheck has been involuntarily diverted to paying for something that was supposed to be paying your water bill, your credit card payment, or vacation savings. No wonder you feel like you can't get traction with your money. You're the hamster in a wheel -- working really hard to run fast, but your efforts never bring you to an actual destination. What if there was a Keep Reading
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