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Aug 06 2008, 01:35 PM
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Karen Datko
Which store offers the best deals: the grocery store, the discount store or the dollar store? Our partner blogger Donna Freedman today explored a similar question, and advised readers that the best prices for foods and sundries often can be found at drugstores and other alternatives to the standard grocery store. And now we've found a Web site that emphasizes her point. The Crazy Dollar Shopper compares prices of various products at three types of stores.
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Jul 30 2008, 05:36 PM
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Karen Datko
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Did you know that salt mixed with hot water can remove unsightly perspiration stains on your shirts? We sure didn't. We thought those stains were immutable. In fact, we found lots of useful tips at a Web site recommended to us by Abby Freedman. Gomestic covers many domestic topics with a sense of humor and flair. The salt post is actually titled "10 top (legal) things to do if you find yourself holding a jar of salt." There are also posts featuring 10 top and legal uses for toothpicks, baby oil and Vaseline. (The last two deal with eliminating squeaks in door hinges and water spots on floors, cleaning greasy hands after changing the oil, and the like; get your mind out of the gutter.)
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Jul 29 2008, 10:00 AM
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Karen Datko
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Not everyone loves grocery coupons. Some people don't have time or patience to clip them, and others don't get the Sunday paper. Many stores won't accept Web-based coupons, and many others don't offer double-coupon deals. Crystal at Money Saving Mom does love her coupons, but she has food-shopping strategies for those who don't. Her advice can help you meet the $100-a-week challenge for a family of four.
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Jul 25 2008, 07:30 PM
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Karen Datko
We remember powdered milk from our college days, and we don't do it fondly. It was thin in consistency and unappealing in taste. We've never bought it again, despite the cost savings. We're going to give this versatile product another try, thanks to Canadian blogger "Mr. Cheap" at Quest for Four Pillars and "The Great Powdered Milk Experiment." Besides, other bloggers put the cost of instant milk in the $2- to $3-a-gallon range.
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Jul 21 2008, 09:49 PM
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Karen Datko
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Can one person get enough to eat by spending only $100 a month on groceries? "Tight Fisted Miser" says he can. The topic came up at his blog when he posted about his experience with food stamps. He argued that people who can't make food stamps stretch through the month are probably making poor choices when they buy food.
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Jul 17 2008, 03:17 PM
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Karen Datko
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"Fox" at Squawkfox has taken up a cause we can strongly embrace: "It's time to sack plastic bags."
Shouldn't we all, with the price of oil -- yes, they're made with oil -- and environmental worries, be moving to reusable shopping bags and bins? Plastic shopping bags are a blight, and they never -- for all practical purposes -- go away. "With few exceptions, plastic bags will take thousands of years to break down," Fox says. "The bag my first pair of shoes came in a couple decades ago is out there, somewhere."
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Jul 17 2008, 11:10 AM
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Karen Datko
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Marc and Angel have a knack for assembling handy lists about how to improve the quality of your life and your finances. They've come up with yet another good one: "How to save your health and wealth at the same time." For instance, did you know that the federal government has not approved the dietary supplements that populate shelves in discount and health-food stores? Don't spend lots of money if you're not sure what the product contains.
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Jul 16 2008, 10:27 PM
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Karen Datko
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This post comes from Myscha Theriault at partner blog Wise Bread. In these days of planetary consciousness and squeezing every nickel, any new idea helps. Here's an "extreme green" list of ways to put previously discarded items to new use. Empty Chianti bottles. In addition to great long-term candleholders, they are also great for olive oil dispensers, particularly if you buy yours in a large bulk can. You can either add a pourable spout, or stick with the cork from the original bottle. It's a much easier size to manage on your counter or back of the stove.
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Jul 15 2008, 02:37 PM
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Karen Datko
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Chief Family Officer Cathy is well on her way to becoming a coupon superstar, and in the process has encountered two annoying things that come with the territory -- counterfeit coupons, and cashiers who don't honor legitimate coupons and dis those who use them. Store managers, take note: Employees had better become coupon savvy as more and more shoppers turn to coupons to offset the higher cost of food.
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Jul 12 2008, 05:27 PM
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Karen Datko
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OK, tofu and broccoli are on Brie Cadman's list of "The 20 healthiest foods for under $1" at Divine Caroline. But so are eggs, whole grain pasta, bananas, potatoes and coffee. Are you on board now? This excellent post puts a big dent in the contention that stretching your food dollars means you'll be eating more unhealthy or fattening food. She describes the nutritional value of each food and offers serving suggestions. Plus she provides links to wonderful recipes like easy breakfast potatoes and huevos rancheros.
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