This week is grocery shopping week. Every two weeks I make a trip to the grocery store(s) since that is how often my husband gets paid. With bi-weekly and monthly pay, it becomes even more important to budget your money and plan ahead. Every payperiod, before I head to the grocery store, I sit down…
Category: Live Frugal
Frugal Living includes tips for New England residents and families on how to live a more frugal lifestyle.
Shaw’s Supermarket Ad Specials – February 25th to March 3
This is just a partial list of the items that are on sale this week at Shaw’s. For a comprehensive list, please visit the store’s official website. 5lb. bag of russet potatoes and 2lb. bag of Shaw’s yellow onions – FREE when you buy any 3lb. beef or pork roast Imported red seedless grapes –…
Big Lots Ad 2-26-11 to 3-5-11
Another one of my favorite stores is Big Lots. I was first introduced to this store about six or seven years ago through a co-worker. Ever since then, I’ve been a fan. Not all of their prices are cheaper, but I have found many, many deals there on a variety of items. If you were…
Five Below Deals for February 26th
One of my favorite places to shop is Five Below. I’ve bought quite a few Christmas and school supplies at the one located in Newington, NH. I know there are others like me, so I’m going to start posting Five Below deals for those who are interested in them. For those who have never been…
I’m Raising a Mini-Cheapskate…Or at Least I Hope I Am
The other day my mother and I, along with my three-year-old son, drove to Dover to see my younger brother. As we drove by Target my little man grew very upset. Target is his favorite store, and it’s been well over a month since we’ve shopped there. So his Nana made a promise to him…
Save-A-Lot Trip Savings
My husband made a trip to Save-A-Lot for a few items that I wanted him to pick up. Of course, there were a few things that he bought that weren’t on my list, but considering what he spent and what it would have cost him at Wal-mart or Shaw’s for the same items, I can’t…
Shaw’s Supermarket Flyer – February 18th through February 24th
Here are the deals that can be found at Shaw’s this week. This is not a complete list of items because, in my opinion, not all of their “sale” items are a good deal. Yoplait Yogurt – 20/$10 Hood Ice Cream – 2/$5 Dynamo Laundry Detergent – Buy 1 Get 2 Free Frito Lay Ruffles…
Save-A-Lot Grocery Flier – February 19, 2011
Yesterday I noticed there were some good deals in Save-A-Lot‘s flier. (The prices are good until February 26th, while some are good through the 27th.) I figured there may be some of you that don’t receive the flier, so I thought I’d list out the items here. I hope it helps you in your grocery…
Cheap Eats: Angel Food Ministries
Angel Food Ministries may be the food solution for you and your family! As I’ve stated in a previous post, many Maine residents are struggling on a day-to-day basis to feed their families. With the rising cost of food prices, a budget of $200 doesn’t go far. While some families have the ability to allot…