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Stock Up On Sale Peanut Butter

Peanut butter usually goes on sale in August as part of the "back to school" sales. Usually stores have sales that when matched with coupons will lead to jars for a $1 or less.

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Where Are the Good Artichokes of the 1970s?

When I was growing up in California we had great artichokes; the taste was fabulous. Now all we can buy are these big globs of cardboard tasting leaves. They look great, but they do not taste the way a artichoke should taste. Why did they stop growing the old fashioned ones that taste good?

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Buying Bulk Dried Beans

Where to I buy dried beans in bulk, cheaper than at the grocery store?

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Keeping Groceries Cold

Keep a cooler in your car to keep your frozen purchases, meats, and dairy items as cold as you can. If you forget, buy some frozen spinach to help keep things at the proper temperature.

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Ammonia Soda for Baking

Where can I purchase ammonia soda for baking? I have a recipe that calls for ammonia soda, but I can't find it. A small jar was given to me with the cookie recipe, but now I can't find the ammonia soda. Can you help?

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Prime Chicken Parts for Less

Buy whole chicken and clean and cutup. Buy several of them to get a pack of prime parts like the breast at only 69 cents a lb. instead of $2.00 a pound.

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Canning Beets, Drying Beets, Growing Beets, Selecting Good Beets, Peeling Beets, Freezing Beets, Fresh Whole and Sliced Beets

Selecting Good Beets

This is a guide about selecting good beets. Selecting the beets that are ready to use will give you the best flavor.

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Selecting Good Broccoli

This is a guide about selecting good broccoli. Generally when selecting broccoli we want it to be firm, with tender stalks and compact heads.

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Locating Discount Food Stores in Texas

I am looking for a scratch and dent can store around Tomball Texas, without having to drive all the way to Houston. Any help?

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Selecting Good Raspberries

This is a guide about selecting good raspberries. Good ripe raspberries are a treat that almost no one can pass up. Whether you are picking them fresh or buying them at the market, be sure to get good flavorful raspberries that are ready to eat.

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Track Grocery Stores Sales Cycles

Track Grocery Stores Sales CyclesThis idea takes time and planning to set up, but will save lots of money on the grocery bill. All the stores seem to cycle their sale items. Track some of the items that you use, and you may see them on sale often. You might even want to keep notes.


My Frugal Life: Stretching Groceries

My Frugal Life: Stretching GroceriesI grow my own vegetables in the summer and freeze them, I cook from scratch, and I go every 2-3 weeks to buy groceries. I go to generic stores and stock up on meat.


My Frugal Life: Saving On Groceries

My Frugal Life: Saving On GroceriesI have been a very frugal person most of my adult life. I shop at the Dollar Tree, Grocery Outlet and the 99 cent Store. I buy produce and make the best garden salads from the 99 cent store.


Robin's Weekly Grocery Deals

Robin's Weekly Grocery Deals There are lots of deals in our area this week from both our grocery stores as well as Wal-Mart. Here are a few of the deals this week at Wal-Mart: