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Tip #5 Utilize Drug Store Deals
Usually we don’t think about getting groceries at a drug store. Before you do think about it, always check the expiration dates on the food you buy. I always try to use overage from RR and ECB to pick up some needed grocery items. My recent candle deal at CVS is a great example. The candle was going to be $3.49 after coupon and was going to give me $6.99 in ECB. I wanted to pay with a $5 ECB so I found some great clearance grocery items to bring my total to $5. This week at Walgreens tomato sauce is free after coupon.
I have found that the drug stores are usually the best places to buy pop (soda) and candy for the holidays as well. At Walgreens, we all need filler items on occasion. Most people just find the cheapest item for the week, but who says a loaf of bread or some other small on sale grocery item can’t be a good filler. You may pay a little more than you are used to at the drug store, but probably a little less than at the grocery store.
Tip #6 Buy Produce in Season or Plant Your Own
Trying to make fresh pumpkin pie in the spring is unheard of right? Unless you have a ton of frozen pumpkin. So why do we insist on using other recipes that call for ingredients that aren’t in season? Summertime is known for apple pies, yet the best time to buy cheap fresh apples is the fall. Knowing what fruits and veggies are fresh and in season will help you save on produce.
Of course, you all know that I grow a lot of my own veggies during the summer. I definitely don’t have a green thumb, and I didn’t do great keeping up with things this year. But I still had a garden, and it provided plenty of produce for hubby and I all summer!
I found a great list of in season fruits and vegetables here.
Check back soon for two more tips!
I received a copy of Morning Sunshine! by Robin Meade from Hachette Book Group this week in the mail. As you know, I have been down with the flu all weekend, so I had some great time to read the book.
Here is a quick Synopsis:
Robin Meade is the poster child for confidence and self-assurance. But the anchor of Morning Express with Robin Meade wasn't always that way. In fact, there was a period in her career when she was plagued with anxiety and panic attacks. In MORNING SUNSHINE, she tells how she overcame her fear of public speaking to go on and achieve her dream of becoming a news anchor.
Likes: I have never personally dealt with anxiety attacks, but I could definitely relate to some of Robin’s self confidence issues. She includes some of my favorite quotes, and some new ones I enjoyed. This book is funny and true to life. I have a few friends that deal with anxiety that I plan to pass it to.
Dislike: I was disappointed by some of the language used. The book could have been just as good without it.
I know I have some readers out there who are Robin Meade fans (my hubby is).
I have the chance to give away 5 copies of this book! That’s right, there will be 5 winners!
-Giveaway copies will be sent directly to winners from the publisher.
-Only residents of the U.S. or Canada are eligible to win. (No P.O. Boxes)
There are 3 ways to enter. Each person can earn up to 3 entries. Make sure you leave your email or it is visible in your profile.
This giveaway ends on November 11th at noon.1. Leave a comment about the book.
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Disclosure: I didn’t receive any compensation to review this book, except for a free copy of the book.
This giveaway was made possible by The Product Review Place.
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