Here's the latest Momscape newsletter, which went to subscribers this afternoon. It's filled with fun and frugal Fourth of July party ideas & recipes, plus some sizzling summer coupon codes, some of which expire over the next few days.
You can read the entire issue here: http://www.momscape.com/news-archives/Issue7vol8.htm
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Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
The $1800 Grocery Bill
Darren writes:
Hi Gary,
I am at a loss. My wife and I both work and we have 4 kids. We make good money between us but are always living paycheck to paycheck. One big problem is our grocery spending. I was looking at last month's expenses and saw that we spent over $1800 in groceries over the month at one grocery store (that is not a typo). There were a few other stops in there as well at some convenience stores. The really sad thing is we aren't eating steak and lobster - we eat frozen burgers 3-4 times a week and tacos.
As mentioned we both work and although I appreciate suggestions about making everything from scratch, that is not feasible for us. Most times during the week we are not eating dinner until 8pm. We try to shop at Costco (Sam's Club, etc.) but all that does is rack up a huge $400-600 bill there and then we still "run to the store" 3-4 times a week.
I am at the point of seriously considering paying someone to help us plan our grocery spending and meal planning. Anything I can try first?
Read the response from Gary Foreman (aka The Dollar Stretcher") and get tips for slashing your own grocery bill here:
http://www.momscape.com/articles/grocery-bill.htm
Hi Gary,
I am at a loss. My wife and I both work and we have 4 kids. We make good money between us but are always living paycheck to paycheck. One big problem is our grocery spending. I was looking at last month's expenses and saw that we spent over $1800 in groceries over the month at one grocery store (that is not a typo). There were a few other stops in there as well at some convenience stores. The really sad thing is we aren't eating steak and lobster - we eat frozen burgers 3-4 times a week and tacos.
As mentioned we both work and although I appreciate suggestions about making everything from scratch, that is not feasible for us. Most times during the week we are not eating dinner until 8pm. We try to shop at Costco (Sam's Club, etc.) but all that does is rack up a huge $400-600 bill there and then we still "run to the store" 3-4 times a week.
I am at the point of seriously considering paying someone to help us plan our grocery spending and meal planning. Anything I can try first?
Read the response from Gary Foreman (aka The Dollar Stretcher") and get tips for slashing your own grocery bill here:
http://www.momscape.com/articles/grocery-bill.htm
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
New Article: At Home Spa Ideas
I've just published a new article at Momscape.com:
At Home Spa Ideas: Create Your Own At Home Spa in Six Easy Steps
Creating your own mini home spa is simple and affordable. Whether it's a daily, weekly, or monthly indulgence, here are six steps to creating your own luxurious at-home spa.
At Home Spa Ideas: Create Your Own At Home Spa in Six Easy Steps
Creating your own mini home spa is simple and affordable. Whether it's a daily, weekly, or monthly indulgence, here are six steps to creating your own luxurious at-home spa.
New Product Review: Cozy Coupe
I have just published a new product review on Momscape.com:
The Cozy Coupe, by Fisher Price.
The Cozy Coupe, by Fisher Price.
Wednesday, June 06, 2007
Momscape Issue 6.8 now online
I've just published the June Momscape newsletter. You can read the issue here: Issue 6.8: What Our Children Teach Us, Brad Pitt's Diaper Bag and other great dad's day gifts
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