SHE SHOPS, SHE SAVES!

Hello! It's good to see someone want's to play. Ho...

2009-04-12T16:38:00.000-07:00

Hello! It's good to see someone want's to play. How about the letter.....T :) I can't wait to see your list!

Great job, Sara. What a long way you have come in...

2009-04-08T16:02:00.000-07:00

Great job, Sara. What a long way you have come in your "coupon queen" ways in just a short time.

I believe it ends tonight (4/4).

2009-04-04T11:00:00.000-07:00

I believe it ends tonight (4/4).

Do you know how long the Quaker RR lasts?

2009-04-04T09:40:00.000-07:00

Do you know how long the Quaker RR lasts?

Thanks for the comment and tips. I do have a reall...

2009-04-03T12:34:00.000-07:00

Thanks for the comment and tips. I do have a really hard time meal planning. I think it's because I'm so used to cooking from gourmet recipes that I don't know how to make simple things! I will try and do the 80% out of the pantry idea though, and try and plan a little at least!
Thanks for your help!

It's easy to get seduced by the great prices and w...

2009-03-27T08:29:00.000-07:00

It's easy to get seduced by the great prices and watching your stockpile grow, but try to stick to your set budget. These two rules help me.
(1) Try to use 80% of the ingredients from your pantry when cooking. Make the other 20% fresh produce, dairy and if not already on hand, meat. Meal planning each week is a great tool in helping accomplish this.
(2) When stocking up, if the item is something you use all the time - go for it, but be realistic. If you only use the item once a month or less, stick to buying no more than 6. It'll go on sale again!

Building a stockpile takes time. Don't go over budget just to fill your shelves.

It sounds like you are doing a great job! Keep it up. It's amazing how much can be saved (even if your Safeway doesn't double!)