Could you use some extra storage space in your kitchen? You're not alone! Here are 10 creative tips to find more room in your kitchen. Try as many as you like and enjoy the extra space! Wall Baskets for Produce 1. Use shelf organizers wherever you can. These are usually metal racks covered in white rubbery plastic. You … [Read more...]
Pantry Lists and What You Really Use
Saving money by cooking at home is easier when we have all the ingredients needed at hand. We're not as tempted to go out for a meal.Does that mean you should have a well-stocked pantry with every possible ingredient you'd want? No. If you shop once a week or bi-weekly you will stock what you need for planned meals. So planning ahead keeps you … [Read more...]
Frugal Inflation Ideas . . . "Just In Case"
What would you do if you knew that hyper-inflation would be upon us by this summer? Stop and think about it a bit. Would you buy some basics now? Would you sharpen your skills at finding discounts? What if gas went to $8.00 a gallon by this summer? How would that affect you? Would you buy a super efficient car? Would you sell your second … [Read more...]
Beat Inflation with these 7 Foods
These seven foods can last quite a few years if stored properly. With prices going up, it could help your budget to stock up on these soon.The foods: canned fruits and vegetables (store ones you use), canned beans or dried beans, dried fruit, wheat and/or flour.I usually buy a large bag of regular flour at Sam's Club about once a year. I … [Read more...]
From the Archives: Those Valuable Popcorn Tins
I'm resurrecting this post from the archives since you are likely to find popcorn in the tins leftover from Christmas now. They make terrific airtight storage containers for very little money.The big metal containers that popcorn comes in, often around the holidays, are great for storing rice. The tins are decorated to go with the current holiday, … [Read more...]
7 Ways to Save Money on Groceries (Higher Prices Coming in 2011)
I keep seeing articles saying that food prices are going to keep rising through the first half of 2011. One way to prepare for that is to buy extras on sale priced groceries now. That's not completely easy when you have holiday expenses and a busy schedule, but making the effort could pay off in 2011.Frozen turkeys are at a good price now as are … [Read more...]
The Frugal Pantry
When you find a good sale on food items or things you use a lot (paper products, soap, etc.) it's a good idea to buy a few months supply of these items. After a while you will have a pantry with items bought on sale, lowering your overall costs. I've read that a particular item will go on sale about every 4 months, but I've not checked that … [Read more...]