Category Archives: The Spending Diet
Easter Simplified #makingmemories
I have a habit of going overboard. It’s so easy to justify getting the kids many different things because *they will just love it*…but before you know it, you have overfilled and overindulgent gift baskets, with items that get lost, … Continue reading
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Who Does That? #hugeblessings #payitforward #makingmemories
Well folks, the time has come. The Squealy truck has met its maker….gone to the heavens with other death trap vehicles. A few weeks ago, while at McDonald’s with a friend so our kids could run crazy in the germ-infested … Continue reading
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Our 2012 Family Savings Goal
It happens to all of us, doesn’t it? Out and about running errands close to lunch time or perhaps mid afternoon and the little one expresses being hungry? I mean, what’s the harm….it’s just one cheeseburger, bagel, or other little … Continue reading
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My Online *Window* Shopping Spree
After finding myself ill Monday night, I’ve been feeling queasy all week {nope, not pregnant….yes, that is confirmed}. As a result, I’ve been spending a lot of time on the couch resting and doing lots {and lots} of stuff on … Continue reading
The Spending Diet *It’s All About Choices*
As discussed previously, we’ve set our weekly grocery budget to $100 to feed our family of 4. In truth, I actually think $125 is a bit more realistic of a number (when including cleaning and toiletries), but I’m committed to … Continue reading
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Sobey’s Bingo
Having made a pitstop at our local Sobey’s for this week’s groceries, I was able to receive a code to enter their current Bingo contest. There are a few ways to enter – shopping at Sobey’s, buying their weekly feature … Continue reading
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My plea to P&G Brandsaver…
I have heard rumours that couponing is getting more difficult here, but I didn’t really understand how or why. Until yesterday. There I was with my coupons…I was able to get a Snuggle Fabric Softener for just the tax (27 … Continue reading
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Couponing for Canadians
I’m sure a lot of you have seen the show *Extreme Couponing* – I watch it every once in a while, but it actually makes me mad. For a few reasons – WHY can’t we do something similar here in … Continue reading
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$100 a week Grocery budget….Guess what I spent!!!
So, as mentioned we’ve *Vaz-Oxladed* ourselves. In doing so, our weekly grocery budget has been set at $100, which will require some involved planning. I have realized that about 3-4 decent sized meals can keep our family of 4 pretty … Continue reading
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We’ve *Vaz-Oxlad-ed* ourselves!!!
Okay, so for the past month we’ve *Vaz-Oxlade-ed* ourselves. We are going on a complete and strict cash budget. And it feels awesome! I’ve been watching Til Debt do us Part daily – it’s a show I’ve always enjoyed, but … Continue reading
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