I'm gonna repost this one because IDK if many people know about this government program, and it can save you $50/month.
Apply for the Emergency Broadband Benefit. If you qualify, you can get $50/month off your internet bill, as long as your provider participates in the program. I think all the big ones do, but those of us that live in the country without cable access might not be able to use it, unless you use a major satellite provider like Hughes Net.
Read about it here:
Giant pumpkins means giant jack-o-laterns, so they are fun also!
MK, Thanks for the tip about AARP.
I will differently check them out.
Don't waste your bread! If you can't eat a whole loaf before it gets stale, just keep a few slices out and put the rest in the freezer. It stays fresh in the freezer, and then you can just thaw a few slices at a time.
I love the fancy bread in the grocery store deli section, but it's expensive. Sometimes I make it myself, but I don't always have time. Since the deli loaves have a very short shelf life, there are usually some on clearance for 30-50% off. I buy a few of those and freeze them in ziplock freezer bags. I thaw a loaf on the days when I'm making soup for dinner and reheat it in the oven per the package directions. That way, I always have my favorite bread on hand, and I don't have to make an extra trip to the grocery store to get a fresh loaf.
I'd love to hear everyone else's little daily savings tips!
Freeze leftover sauces. Recipes often call for just a tablespoon of tomato paste, but it usually comes in a 4 oz. can. Portion the rest of it into small containers or ziplocks and freeze. I usually have leftover pasta and pizza sauce, so I stuff that in the freezer, too, instead of leaving it in my refrigerator and eventually throwing it away when I find its moldy remains weeks later, shoved way in the back. If you're super organized, you can keep a list of what's in your freezer, so you don't forget about it, and cross things off as they get used up. You can use different sized Ball jars or plastic containers for freezing. I get mine from yard sales, so it's extra cheap.
I'd love to hear everyone else's little daily savings tips!
Eat your veggies! My mom always threw away broccoli stalks and other veggie scraps, so I didn't realize you could use them. If you peel broccoli stalks and cook them along with the florets, they're delicious, especially roasted. You can freeze leftover veggies and scraps and make veggie broth that's much better (and lower in sodium) than what's in the store. When you've got a bunch of scraps, it's time to make your broth. There are tons of veggie broth recipes online.
If you have a tomato that's about to go bad, pop it in the freezer. I use them when I'm making a soup that calls for a can of tomatoes. If you run the frozen tomato under warm water, the peel comes right off. No need for blanching and peeling! Then I drop it in the soup (in addition to the tomatoes in the recipe), and it thaws and pretty much completely disintegrates. It adds a little to the cooking time since it's frozen, but it also adds a little fresh flavor and more nutrients.
I'd love to hear everyone else's little daily savings tips!
Gas prices are high, and using fossil fuel products is killing the planet, so make sure to drive mindfully. Carpool, walk, or ride a bike when possible, and combine errands into one trip. Stay at or under the speed limit, don't do jackrabbit starts, and keep your tires properly inflated. Use gas apps like GasBuddy and BP Me to get the best prices.
I use the grocery store apps - in my neck of the woods - Safeway and Fred Meyer. Every week I get a freebie for Safeway on Saturday and Fred Meyer sends me coupons in the mail, always including 1 free item. During the holiday season, Fred Meyer sent a postcard in the mail that gave $10 of a purchase of $40 for 4 weeks in December! When not at Safeway or Fred Meyer on their sale items, I go to Winco - they have good prices on veggies always.
Good job
Any new ideas?
There are a lot of great tips on this thread. I wish people would post some new tips!!!
Great ideas!
