Categotry Archives: Grocery Shopping

5 Ways to Save On Your Kids’ School Lunches

The amount of money you spend on your kids’ lunches can easily add up if you’re not being smart and careful, especially if you are sending more than one child to school. I understand that some of you might just want to buy pre-packaged snacks or have your kids buy their lunch at school for convenience, but this can easily blow up your budget and let’s not forget that these types of meals aren’t really that healthy. Don’t worry, we […]

The Best Coupon Sites to Save you Money

Couponing is one of the many ways to save on shopping, whether you’re buying groceries, clothing items, electronics, luxury brands, services, and so much more. Now that the holiday shopping season is already here, it’s time to put those couponing skills to good use.  But for those who have zero idea on where to get them, you can get coupons from a variety of sources – magazines, newspapers, online, a product’s packaging, etc.  But aint nobody got time for searching […]

A Minimalist Guide to Grocery Shopping

In a previous blog post,  I walked you through the many wonders that a minimalist lifestyle can do to your budget – the less items you need, the less you buy, the less you have, the less you spend on upkeep and the more you save. Going back, Minimalism is a lifestyle and a mindset of having only the essential things that can add value to one’s life in order to achieve clarity, financial freedom, success and lasting happiness. Now, […]

6 Grocery Shopping Tips to Save Money

If you’re on a budget, grocery shopping is one of the chores that you need to master and be smart about.  It’s a significant expense in every household that eats up a big chunk from your monthly budget. If the idea of grocery shopping already excites you, congratulations because you are now officially a responsible adult.  But don’t let the excitement get to you or you’ll end up overspending at the grocery store!  I, myself, am guilty of that.  Thanks, […]

When is it Ever OK to Throw Food Away?

When we last talked, I promised you that I would tell you how and why it is ever okay to buy more than you need, and (gasp) even throw food away in certain circumstances. First, I’d like to emphasize that I really am not in favor of waste. I believe that we should do our best to buy what we need and use up what we buy. And of course, it’s good to plan ahead so that you will have […]