I found an awesome deal on a planner for you guys! Get the Labon's 6 Round Ring Binder Planner in Grass Green for only $4.99 from Amazon.ca! Is on sale for $12.99, but clip the orange Amazon coupon for $8 off to get the planner for just $4.99. Here are some details:
COVER : High quality Italy PU leather surface; waterproof double layers are tightly laced together; thick compounding hardcover with band closure; The A6 personal organizer cover size: 18.5 X 12.5 X 2.2 CM (7.28" X 4.92" X 0.86")
BINDER : Stainless steel binder closure has 6 round rings, you could add or remove planner sheets flexibly. The rings diameter is 2CM (0.78"). The sturdy stainless steel could hold the paper firmly and prevent them from falling off. How to open and close the rings: Press down the two ends of switch, then all the rings are open; Squeeze the half rings,then they are closed together after the installation of loose paper
INSERT : The A6 planner size: 17 X 9.5 X 1.5 CM (6.69" X 3.74" X 0.59"); It has 120 sheets (240 pages): Monthly Weekly Daily Schedule + 2018 2019 2020 Annual Calendar (36 month agenda) + Telephone / Address Book + Personal Information. It has 100 sheets(200 pages) + 5 Divider Tabs Inserts : Ruled Dotted Squared Blank premium thick filler paper. The binder organizer also fits for inserting loose leaf paper
Did you know that with just a little bit of prep work and an open mind you may have the possibility of cutting your grocery bill in half?
It's totally possible to eat better quality, healthy food while spending less on groceries. Here are some ways for you to cut your grocery bill without sacrificing taste or your health.
Plan Your Meals Ahead Of Time
I have many articles about meal planning, but this is because I can't stress enough how important meal planning is. Especially if you want to cut down your grocery bill.
There are two ways to go about meal planning. You can plan meals based on what you already have at home or plan based on what is on sale in the flyers at your local stores. The first option would be your cheapest option since you're using ingredients you have already purchased. It's still quite possible that you will have to fill in missing ingredients with a trip to the store.
If you go with the second option, you can then plan and base your meals on the sale items. Most of the sale items will be in season so your meals will be too. By planning your meals to match what’s on sale, you’ll be surprised at how much that will cut from your grocery budget.
Take Advantage Of Coupons
The great thing about coupons and couponing is that you'll never have to shop and pay full price for your groceries, it really becomes a fun game when you’re paying less than full price for your items. So, take advantage of all the coupons you can use to get discounts on grocery items.
You can start collecting coupons from your local newspaper or even from mobile phone apps. There are also websites like Simply Frugal that lists all the most recent Canadian coupons.
Purchase Generic Items
Name brand items can be really eye-catching but they can also have the ability to empty your pockets as well. Often the only difference between a grocery's brand-name product and a store-brand product is the packaging.
If you take a closer look at the list of ingredients, in most cases, you'll actually see that they are nearly identical. It's just the price that's different. So, before you take that name brand item off the shelf, do your research and you'll definitely be rewarded with the best deal.
Tip: Ingredients are listed in order of the amount in the item, so if sugar is the first ingredient in your cereal, you know there’s more sugar in it than anything else in the box. So, when checking ingredients between generic and brand name, be sure they are listed in the same order to ensure you’re getting the same “taste”. This is always a great way to determine which version is the more healthy version, if that is your goal with ingredients.
Buy In-Season Fruits And Veggies
Sometimes you just want to satisfy a craving with out of season fruits and veggies but to really make a dent in your grocery bill, you’ll want to purchase in season produce.
Out of season fruits and veggies will definitely be more expensive because they cost more and take more effort when they are not in season.
Buy frozen produce
Often times, buying frozen fruits and vegetables is more cost effective than buying fresh produce. Frozen vegetables are perfect for quick dinner sides and soups. Frozen fruit is perfect for smoothies, or fruit crumbles or even sprinkled over yogurt. I also like to freeze fresh cherries that we pick from a local orchard for $1.50 a pound each year.
Plant A Garden
Growing your own food is the best way to go when you really want to lower your expenses and save money on your grocery bill. A great example is having your own herb garden.
If you buy a bunch of herbs they can be expensive and you may only need them for a meal or two (this is again where meal planning can be helpful). But if you have some potted herbs in your garden or kitchen, you'll save a lot of money and have those herbs at your fingertips anytime you need them. Plus fresher always tastes better.
Cutting your grocery bill without sacrificing is definitely doable. It will just require you to make a few changes and find what works for you and your family. Taking control of how your money is spent and saved is a great feeling when you’re trying to stay within a budget.
What are your best tips for cutting your grocery bill? Please tell us in the comments below.
I know it may be a bit early to talk about Halloween, but when I saw this deal, that's the first thing I thought about! Get a 50 count of Jolly Rancher lollipops for only $5.92 from Amazon.ca! They are on sale for $6.97, but clip the orange Amazon coupon for $1.05 off, making the box only $5.92. Here are some details:
Contains an assortment of fifty (50) JOLLY RANCHER candy lollipops.
Full of bold fruit flavour- they're sure to make your mouth water.
Each lollipop is individually wrapped.
Assorted flavours include cherry, green apple, watermelon and pink lemonade.
If you are looking for a fun activity to do with the family, The Home Depot Canada has a great workshop for kids that will teach them about building. Kids can learn how to build their very own scarecrow planter!
When: Saturday, September 14, 2019 from 10am - 12pm
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Mabel’s Labels has everything you need to continue getting back into the swing of the new school year. To kick things off, they’re bringing back early bird pricing on select school products through Sept 13th!
Mabel’s Label’s School Labels are the most stylish way for you to stay organized this school year. Choose from fun designs like Hello Kitty, Mr. Men and the Stylish School Label Pack for just $37! Plus, brand new designs and products will be added to early bird pricing throughout the month.
The price is currently $0 but please be aware that this can change at any time. Also note that these free downloads are especially for Kindles but you can download a free app which allows you to read these Kindle ebooks on your computer, tablet or smartphone!
Double check that they are still $0 before purchasing!
