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Food & Groceries

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Store Brands v. Name Brands? Reasons to Buy Generic Groceries

Tips on going generic and buying store brands. How to shop and how much you can save.

Today’s Budgeteers: what do you buy generic and what brands won’t you part with, even when it comes to your last dime?

6Nov2008 | Sylvia | 8 comments | Continued
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How are you saving money and cutting costs?

How are you saving money and cutting costs?

Provide your best tips in home & garden, clothes, groceries, utilities, entertainment, auto and more!

25Oct2008 | Sylvia | 4 comments | Continued
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Layaway Plans are Back! Stores offering layaway service

Layaway plans are back for the consumer just in time for holiday shopping.

See our tips for buying on layaway and lists of stores with layaway service plans.

23Oct2008 | Sylvia | 83 comments | Continued
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10 Tips for Grocery Bill Savings

Here are 10 easy tips for saving money on groceries.

Read along and share some of your own!

9Aug2008 | Sylvia | 3 comments | Continued
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Grocery Challenge for August - Keeping it under $100 per week

Are you up to the challenge?

In this month’s challenge, keep your food and grocery expense to an average of $100 or less per week.

3Aug2008 | Sylvia | 2 comments | Continued
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Grocery Budget for the Week - How’d we do?

One of the budget goals in July was to track just how much we spend on groceries over the course of the month. Here’s the weekly update.

Tips and advice welcome!

20Jul2008 | Sylvia | 4 comments | Continued
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Food Shopping & Menu Planning on a Budget

There are two schools of thought on food shopping and meal planning. Shop first-plan meals or plan meals-shop later.

Which camp are you in?

14Jul2008 | Sylvia | 5 comments | Continued
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Eating Out on a Budget - $25 for $5

Restaurant.com is running another special on gift certificates to restaurants in your area.

Buy a $25 gift certificate for only $5 - that’s 80% off!

12Jul2008 | Sylvia | 0 comments | Continued
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Why the 4th of July is the Budget-Friendly Holiday

Top reasons why the 4th of July is the top Budget-Friendly Holiday.

Add your reasons to the list!

3Jul2008 | Sylvia | 0 comments | Continued
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The Car and Coffee Index

As gas prices rise, Starbuck’s stock price falls. Are Americans ending their love affair with the car and (gasp) cupholders?

2Jul2008 | Sylvia | 3 comments | Continued