Tricia

Frugal grocery tips

I have being doing ok during my journey to get out of debt. I have discovered a lot of useful tips that I have been able to work into my life. Some of these tips are common sense but I felt the need to post them anyway because I have a horrible memory. Prepare your menu in advance according to what is on sale. This works well because then after I plan a menu I am not later stressing over what to...

Tricia

Forced to take a break

Well I have not been able to post for a week because of computer problems. But it was kind of good in a way. It forced me to think. You know about finances and stuff. I really had a hard time figuring out my goals financially. I had to think long and hard of what I wanted for my family. I think it was hard because I am trying to figure out what will work for my situation. I read so many good tips that I...

Tricia

You learn something new everyday

Well, yesterday I went grocery shopping and I did pretty good. I used all  cash and did not over spend. I actually found some nice things on sale so that was a big plus. I only have two tiny regrets. I did not use coupons (i know, bad girl) and I did not do any research before I went shopping. I met these really nice people in a forum and they gave me some great money saving tips as far as food goes. In...

Tricia

I went shopping!!

Well I went grocery shopping today because we got about 9 inches of snow that I was not expecting yesterday. So of course we were running out of everything. Bread, cereal, milk, bathroom cleaner, garbage bags, soap, dishwashing liquid, etc. After the kids went to school I went to Pick and Save and my other favorite store Aldi’s. I was a little nervous because DH has been doing the grocery shopping....

Tricia

Sunday’s dinner

Today’s dinner was good. It really hit the spot. patties $5.99   bacon $2.99                $1.29  $1.89    Total for meal $12.16     pretty good deal, especially when compared to the $22.36 we would have spent at Mcdonald’s  with no...