Mom $$$ tips

Here is a summary of the great tips from our moms for stretching your dollars in ‘09

*Limit trips to Wal-mart to once or twice a month and HAVE A LIST!

*Deep freezers are great for storing bulk meat and extra meals you have prepared.

* Stock up on essentials at places like Save-a-Lot, Dollar Tree, Discount Foods, etc.

*The slow cooker is great for saving money — and dinner’s ready when you walk in the door.

 *Be creative with the items you purchase and try to stretch them over a couple of meals.

*Bi-Lo is great for their weekly BOGO specials.  Clip coupons online and in the newspaper — Bi-Lo offers double coupons.

*Having a weekly menu plan and a list are essential.

*Try to have a “poor man’s meal” once a week with beans, rice and cornbread. It is easy to prepare, cheap and filling.

*Eat fruit for dessert.

*Make your dryer sheets last longer by cutting them in half.  A half sheet works just as well as a whole one.

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