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I share five must read blog posts about saving money every Friday.
Birthday freebies – One blogger compiled a list of 21 birthday freebies at major chain restaurants and eateries.
Fall recipes – All You mag has recipes using cheap fall produce, like this appely twist on grilled cheese. Yum!
How to save for college – Kiplingers gives you the low-down on five tools to save for college.
Saving for the holidays – Time Moneyland shares three ways to save money for the holiday season.
Keeping your debit card safe – Main Street tells you which five places never to use your debit card to avoid identity theft.
Corn is already $.20 an ear in my 'hood. Credit: Bitman/Flickr
Coupons for produce is almost unheard of, so one way I keep my grocery bill down is buying in season fruit and vegetables. Look for prices on the below produce to start falling. Produce grown close to home is also a good bargain bet.
This list comes from FruitsandVeggiesMoreMatters.org, which has more info and recipes when you click on the links below. My favorite summer produce includes beets, green beans, corn, peaches, strawberries with mint for dessert, and tomatoes for fresh salsa. What about you?
Apricots
Asian Pear
Beets
Black Currants
Bell Peppers
Price war: giant Kale v. tiny pepper
I purchased this giant bunch of kale yesterday and I could not believe how cheap it was! Especially after seeing a red and green pepper ring up for $2.09. I really love to munch on peppers, but paying $2.99/lb is too much.
This just proves that buying in-season produce really can reduce your grocery bills. Kale not one of your faves? I’m not surprised. I can hear you recoiling as you read this. She wants me to eat…kale?
I’ve actually started to crave kale after my step-father made it for me. Here is his easy kale recipe. (Click “more” to see how cheap this kale was.) (more…)
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Here is an update on what produce is currently in season and a resource for what to plant in your late summer/fall garden. The below list of in-season produce is a good indicator of what fruit and vegetables will have the best prices. Greater supply…lower prices. Plus, in-season produce is often grown closer to home than out-of-season produce, which we import from Chile, Mexico, and other countries. Expect prices for early summer fruits and vegetables to rise.
The following list of fall fruits and vegetables comes from FruitsAndVeggiesMoreMatters.org. The list includes many hardy lettuces and squashes. If you can’t remember what is in season, price is a good indication.
Acorn Squash
Belgian Endive
Broccoli (more…)
