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T minus 31 days! Starting January 1st 2011, not only will I attempt to spend $100 a month or less on groceries & toiletries, but I will blog about it with pictures (the best part if you ask me). To prepare myself for 2011’s $100 a month challenge, I have a plan in place to Read More >>
There is a cereal sale going on at Albertsons. Would you like some free cereal? Do you know anyone who would like some free cereal? Would you like to donate some free cereal to your local food bank? Well if you live in the Pacific Northwest and have an Albertsons nearby, here is how to Read More >>
Forgive me Father for I have sinned. It’s been 45 days since my last confession… I’ve squished 82 slugs, killed 2 tomato plants and broke a promise to myself not to go back to the grocery store for anything but 5 lemons and milk for the rest of the month. Temptation is an ugly thing. Read More >>
I went to Albertsons this morning and spent $25.23. Here’s what I bought with all my coupons: 12 boxes of cereal, 3 gallons of milk, 2 dozen eggs, 2 lbs butter, 4 boxes of fruit roll-ups, 11 Kit Kat bars and 3 Christmas ornaments. That breaks down to $.66 an item. Maybe this is a Read More >>
