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Last week was pretty spectacular… and busy! I totally went over budget and went a little crazy at the stores but the deals were so good and the samples. Oh the samples were pretty delicious too. 😉 Here’s what I bought this past week: Barter with Mrs. HB Someone gave me something a while back Read More >>
Had bread not been on sale last week at Fred Meyer, I probably wouldn’t have even gone to the grocery store. As I’ve mentioned before, this time of year is hard for me. The stores are ALWAYS packed and unless I can get to the grocery store before 7 am, I don’t dare walk in. Read More >>
Potatoes are one of the most versatile and delicious foods on the planet. I am not making that up. That is a real fact. In fact, I can’t think a single tater dish that I don’t like. Add growing your own potatoes into the mix, and my friends, you have died and gone to heaven. Read More >>
I went a wee bit over budget this week stocking up on dairy products and I’m starting to feel like I won’t be able to make my goal of feeding my family for $100 a month this year. But hey, even if I come in at around $120 a month… I think that’s still pretty Read More >>
Last week was sort of a weird week. The Girl and I returned home late Monday night from a 4 day road trip and then on Wednesday the HH had to leave for a 4 day business trip. It seemed like everyone was either coming or going, working, unpacking, packing, hanging out with friends or Read More >>
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