Dear All, I have on my shopping list raw pumpkin seeds (I got them from the 2 pumpkins that I've cooked this Fall, but have run out of htat supply). At Whole Foods, in the bins, they always note the company that has supplied the food. They sell 2 types of raw, green pumpkin seeds. One was empty....

I agree with some of the posts I have read about cooking using bulk purchase foods as THE best way to save money. I bulk purchase onions at the end of the summer. I love to make onion soup with them. Of course they get added to every thing else too! I bake a lot of bread so grains, flour and yeast are...

I am a Foster Mom and as part of the kids Independent Living skills needing some work, we began reading the Sunday ads together. My habit is to go to Sam's Club once a week, and there is a Super Walmart right next door and along the way, I pass Food Lion, CVS, Walgreens, Rite Aid and Food City. I...

I have started trying to plan better, by making meals that make other meals in order to cut down on waste and to save money. This has been a big budget saver for me. I would like to get some more ideas. What do you do to make your meals budget saving and also saving time and energy in the kitchen? If...

"Often bulk buying is discouraged among some frugal minded people. I suggest that we take another look at buying single items versus buying bulk." I began buying more in bulk and shopping less. The outcome? My grocery expense for the month is down. I did find that once I was stocked up on some...

I think I found a workable container solution for grains and for storing boxed goods where I can worry less about water damage or pests. I bought a couple clear plastic storage boxes. I slid one on each shelf of the plastic shelving unit in the kitchen. Then began stacking them on the floor in the front...

My savings and stock so far: Funds $150 in a savings account 4,674 My Points to cash in for a $25 gift certificate 1,020 My Points for my husband, no GC value yet $175 in funds and future GCs Food 2 weeks of canned veggies 1 month of canned fruit 1 month of powdered milk 1 month of pasta 6 months of...