I love coupons, and routinely use them to save money on groceries. However, I think that it is also important to focus on, shall we say, post-purchase frugality. Start with smaller portions – We are a family of five, with three children. Often, our kids will put more on their plates than they can actually eat. Start them off with…
Category: Saving Money
Save Money When Eating Out
My wife and I have 3 kids. We prefer to feed them home-cooked meals, but there are times when it’s fun and/or convenient to eat out. Here are a few ways that we have learned to save money when eating out – with kids! Budget for eating out. This is critical. Folks often underestimate how much they are going to…
Plant A Garden
Last year, I planted a small garden. Throughout the spring and summer, we had fresh strawberries, butter beans, and onions. This year, I plan to expand my garden. I will be adding a couple of raised beds – and trying my hand at growing watermelons, potatoes, and assorted beans. My goal is to be healthy – and frugal. Here are…