My kids love to eat melons, specifically watermelons and cantaloupes. When I go grocery shopping, I always buy one or both for the kids. Most grocery stores sell both whole melons – that you can take home and slice yourself – and pre-sliced melons – that come in handy little plastic containers. Since melons are heavy, I wanted to find…
Category: Frugality
Getting Rid Of Unnecessary Monthly Expenses
I’ve just spent the last hour or so getting rid of several unnecessary monthly fees and expenses. First, I called my satellite television provider and downgraded our HD package. I noticed a few weeks ago that they had begun to offer two HD packages – and all of the HD channels that we watch were included in the cheaper package.…
How Will My Decision To Stop Drinking Soda Affect Our Finances?
Recently, I decided to stop drinking (and buying) soda. And, when I say “recently”, I mean “today”. In a few minutes I’m going to head to the grocery store. For the first time in years, I will not be purchasing sodas. I thought it might be interesting to run the numbers and see just how much I’ll save if I…