From the category archives:

Budgeting

How to Save On Produce at The Farmers Market

August 16, 2010

The best way to save on produce, IMO, is to patronize the local farmers market (or grow your own ). I felt so thankful every time we visit the Sacramento Farmers Market. The hustle and bustle, sights and sounds really jazz me up. Flowers, children, old and young, everyone busy and happy. The best thing? [...]

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Locals: “Smart Investing For Women” Financial Bookclub (Sacramento Libraries)

July 1, 2010

This Summer, The Sacramento Library is hosting a “Smart Investing For Women” Financial Bookclub across different branches. Attendance is free. Books will be provided, and given out at the end of the first session.

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Southwest Airline: $39 Fares (3-day Sale)

June 22, 2010

Southwest Airline is celebrating 39th anniversary with $39 fares! Book by 6/24, travel 9/8 – 11/17. Not valid on Fridays or Sundays. $39 for  0-450 miles $79 for 451-1000 miles $119 for 1001+ miles E.g. I just checked, flights from Sacramento to Los Angeles is indeed $39 one way, per person. Thanks slickdeals!

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Why I don’t shop at Costco

September 29, 2009

Why don’t we shop at Costco, even though everyone I know at our “environmental friendly town” shop at “our Costco” next town over? We don’t shop at Costco, or other warehouse/whole sale stores, even before I embarked on my couponing journey. Here’s why, separated by product categories: Meat – We got most of our meat [...]

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Budget Updates – August 09

September 18, 2009

I’m very proud of ourselves this month – we really strived to save on our groceries, and we succeeded! Our groceries went from $530 in June, $380 in July, to $280 in August! Woohoo! That’s only $70/week for a family of 4 (and our family consumed a ton of produce everyday). I attribute the success [...]

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