Many years ago, I started sharing my grocery shopping trips here on the blog. It quickly became one of the more popular features, but it took a lot of time for me to write those posts every week. Since some readers didn't have access to the local deals either, I eventually decided to drop it. Still, I continue to receive questions about what I am buying with our grocery budget every month. So, after many requests, I've decided to revive the grocery posts for those who are interested! My goal is to give a brief summary of each trip (with a picture) and specific prices so you can see exactly … Read More...

Here's to the end of September! It's been an unusually hot September here in Fort Wayne so I am ready for the cooler weather which seems to finally have arrived yesterday! Yes, I grew up in Texas but I don't miss those hot days - especially when the kids want to be playing outside. After watching for a sale all summer, I scored a great deal on water table for the kids this past week. Normally $80 at Kohls, it was clearanced to $29. I stacked a 30% off code with free shipping and a bit of a leftover gift card, so only paid $12 out of pocket for this great water table shipped to our door. I feel … Read More...

As you read about in our official house update, July was a crazy month for us. We were in the midst of selling our house, moving and had two quick vacations to Wisconsin (with college friends) and southern Indiana (for a family reunion). Honestly? I didn't pay much attention to our grocery budget last month. Every frugal shopper has to draw the line somewhere and in July? That was my line. I shopped when we needed to for the things we needed. And I just realized that I don't have a single picture of my grocery shopping in July either! It obviously was a different month. Part of our July … Read More...