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More Shrinking Groceries

You may remember my previous post about the Incredible Disappearing Ice Cream.  I am not the only one to notice this trend, that’s for sure.  One of my favorite personal finance bloggers, J.D. at Get Rich Slowly, has posted an article about this phenomenon, and shared some info regarding food marketing.  Definitely check it out!

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Menu Plan Monday–Angel Food Edition

It’s once again time for Menu Plan Monday, presented by OrgJunkie!  This week’s menu will feature items I received when I ordered from Angel Food Ministries this month.  Angel Food items will be marked with an * so you know  which items from the menu are from Angel Food.

Monday: Meat Loaf*, Corn on the Cob*, [...]

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I Ordered my Angel Food Ministries Box

You may remember me telling you all that I was looking into the Angel Food Ministries program.  I’m happy to report that I ordered my first box over the weekend.   I ordered the main box, of course, as well as the 7 lb. Meat Grilling Box.  My order will be ready for me to pick [...]

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10 Tips to Avoid Auto Repair Rip-Offs

Have you ever been to a mechanic and wondered about the price you were quoted or the amount you paid because it seemed too high based on prior trips to the mechanic? Have you ever wondered why when your husband takes a car to the garage the prices seem much better than when you [...]

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Turn $451 A Month Into A Million Bucks

Kiplinger.com says that if you’re 30 years old, you need to put away $448 per month in order to become a millionaire in 35 years. For many people, that figure seems like quite a lofty goal. But this great article shows us how to shave up to $451 off our budget every [...]

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