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food expensesIt’s striking that one in three Americans claim to keep a monthly budget but most people don’t know how much they spend on a single day. Now, some of us use mobile apps for budgeting, but for those who don’t, how much do you think you spend? Let’s go through a day in an average person’s shoes.
The average Thanksgiving dinner is right under $50, but it’s still nice to hold on to a few presidents instead of stale stuffing. These are some good tips for keeping in mind as you plan for Thanksgiving, and really, any other dinner party in the future. Plan your Thanksgiving dinner on Saturday night. Crazy, I […]
The most exciting time is here – you are about to start college! You will get to manage your own schedule, and very importantly, your own money. It can be a learning curve – so let us help you with the first steps! Take these tips with you when you start college in these coming […]
While BBQs have always been a classic for July 4, you can still incorporate red, white and blue vegetable and fruit side dishes to celebrate the flag’s holiday and keep the summer cook-out cool. Even better, with the right ingredients, you can celebrate on the cheap! For our readers, we’ve aggregated by color some vegetables […]
The food industry has become extremely competitive in the United States over the past 50 years. Before the 1960’s there wasn’t much competition, but as years have gone by, there has become an overwhelming number of dining options introduced in the market. With this high competition, successful restaurants must market themselves to both attract customers […]
March is National Nutrition Month, and what better way to begin preparing for the summer season than eating healthier – for less! Eating healthier can be difficult and expensive, so we have included these 5 easy tips to help you add to your nutritional repertoire without adding to your budget: 1. Eat before you shop. […]
This week is America Saves Week. In honor of the week, you can take a few easy, and relatively painless, steps to save. The money you save could be put into savings. Also, many of the changes you make are not only frugal, but healthier too! If you are a coke or coffee drinker try […]
With 2010 coming to a close, many people are looking toward a healthier and more frugal 2011. In fact, two of the most popular New Year’s resolutions year after year are to become a healthier individual and to improve one’s finances. Health and wealth can go hand in hand. Studies show that healthier individuals miss […]
Everyone likes breakfast food, right? And we know everyone likes to save money. Well for the entire month of August kids can eat free at IHOP from 4 – 10 p.m. everyday! This is at participating locations and only during the month of August. There are still plenty of days left to take advantage of […]
As spring approaches us, there are many smart buys ahead. For example, the Month of March is National Frozen Food Month. Look for discounts and coupons offered on many frozen food items. Visit www.nfraweb.org/promotions/ for more information on National Frozen Food Month. There are many links posted such as easy home meals and even a […]