Home delivery services are expensive. Ever do the math on those grocery delivery services and fast-food deliveries? The numbers aren’t too pleasing, as we’ll explore below. During the pandemic, I have used delivery services extensively in an effort to avoid crowds, especially with the small, but highly visible number of clueless mask deniers who insist on spreading their lack of science comprehension to the rest of us. In my hometown, those … [Read more...]
Are You Newly Frugal?
Are you new to being frugal, saving money, and conserving resources? There are plenty of articles online about being newly frugal but unfortunately, they are often filled with non-specific advice like “Eat your own food” and “Don’t be afraid”. But what about some SPECIFIC advice to save money? Here are some of my own personal go-to tricks to save money and live better. Grow Your Own Microgreens What are microgreens? These are basically spouts … [Read more...]
How to Become an Extreme Couponer
You too can become an extreme couponer, if you want. I’ve never actually seen the television show Extreme Couponers, but then again, I’ve never been one for reality TV. That said, I find the idea of couponing to be fascinating, so I thought I’d write a brief (and by no means expert) tutorial on how to become one. What is Extreme Couponing? Extreme couponing is exactly what it sounds like, using coupons to get everyday products at really … [Read more...]
Easy Ways to Save on Groceries Without Coupons
I hate coupons. There. I said it. I. Hate. Coupons. Okay, so that’s not quite right. In general, coupons are a good thing. They’re a way to save money. I love saving money. And if I look through my monthly expenses, one of the biggest and most flexible categories is my grocery bill. House payment, car payment, cell phone bill, these sorts of things stay pretty standard. But food is a category that can make or break my … [Read more...]
Couponing? Maybe Not
I had big plans for this post. I was going to finally update my net worth after many, many years. Alas, my computer is at the spa, aka the Genius Bar. My left shift key decided to retire early and so my computer is in the shop being repaired. Thankfully, I bought the extended warranty when I bought the laptop, so it should cost me exactly zero dollars. My favorite price. Let's hope that's still true when I go to pick it … [Read more...]