It's 5:00pm and someone has just called out those three words that cause panic in our hearts: What's for dinner? Ugh! How could it be dinnertime again already? Didn't you just cook a meal last night? The best way to avoid getting caught at 5:00pm without a dinner plan is to actually MAKE a menu plan ahead of time. Isn't that profound? I've shared about menu planning here , but I'm going to review a few things here as part of this series on eating at home. How to Plan a Menu in 30 Minutes or Less 1. Take a quick look in your fridge, freezer, and pantry to see what you already … [Read more...]
Seasonal Sales
April 2, 2012 by Leave a Comment
One of the best ways to stretch your grocery budget is to take advantage of seasonal sales. With Easter and Passover coming up this weekend, the grocery flyers are filled with items that are traditionally served for these two holidays. I try to take a look at the grocery sale flyers every week just to see if there are any great deals that I can't afford to pass up. I remember years when the seasonal sales were unmatched. My friend Ann and I still marvel at the great ham sale of '08 when the Giant store was selling hams for .39 a pound! The price of ham is not … [Read more...]
