Snow Savings

Chitter-chitter-chitter! This cartoon-like vision of cold weather is unfortunately a reality this week. MINUS 25 air temp yesterday, MINUS 40 wind chills today. Can you imagine being a prairie pioneer in this?! Glad we have sturdier homes, nice amenities, and lots of layering pieces. But I’m saving money by not going out to run errands!

Aldi Deal Alert!

Today, before the snow got too bad, I stopped in Aldi on my way to the library.  I don’t usually use overly processed, packaged foods, but sometimes they’re nice to have on the shelf for a quick meal.  In the “sale” bins toward the back of the store were boxed seasoned potatoes, 4 servings for .89.  The herbs de provence flavor were priced at .59!  I did grab a few, just for “emergencies.”  Hope you find them, too.

I also picked up the stretchy tube band for home workout for just 5.99.  I have a set of exercises and now I can do them!  Nice, since we’ll be cooped up for several days more, it seems.

Weekly Dinner Deal 1/4/10-1/10/10

This week’s Dinner Deal is a semi-regular in our home during cold months. I like the rich flavors of this dish, and it goes together so quickly. I use things in the pantry and freezer for a lovely Italian dinner in the middle of the week: Italian Sausage and Beans, on Pasta, with Broccoli.

Return of the Grocery Wars?

My favorite cashier and I were discussing the old Grocery Wars from ‘00 and ‘01, and how they might be coming back. (Please, please, please!) I’ve heard reports that WalMart’s big “cheap groceries” push is creating a stir, and some national chains are actually taking a huge hit.

I Love Grocery Deals!

Mainly to get out of the house, I headed out this morning to do some deals. I haven’t been able to make time for deal hunting during my weekdays for a long time, so I figured early on a Saturday would work, and the respite from sicklings and kids would restore my sanity. Unfortunately, I hit a very small (I mean tiny) pothole, and it flattened my tire. So not a thrill, or cheap, but at least I didn’t have to call a tow or buy a new tire. The rest of my morning deals, though, were Thrillingly Cheap!