My answers:
1. I am not sure if I could list one single resource as my best source for frugality! I have learned alot from many different publications. I have learned quite a bit from the Grocery Game (although I do not subscribe, I just did the trial membership) and the Coupon Mom. The summation of what I learned is, compare the prices between the grocery stores and pharmacies, and even if it means shopping 4 different stores, get the lowest price on what you buy! Most of what I have learned was from my Grandmother (mother of 5, passed away a few years ago) and out of necessity, since we have 7 children.
2. Colgate toothpaste was on sale for 99 cents at a local pharmacy (check the sales flyers ladies!), and I had 2 coupons for colgate...I got one tube for free and one for 24 cents. I would also say that getting the high priced diapers for less than store brands has been another great buy! By shopping the sales, and clipping coupons, we have cut our grocery budget by at least 1/3, and we are eating wayyyy better!
3. We have made gift baskets filled with homemade mixes and inexpensive items, and they turned out beautifully! Also, a neat bucket filled with homemade caramel corn, a movie, and a bottle of soda, makes a great and inexpensive family gift. Merry CHRISTmas y'all!
Tuesday, December 19, 2006 - recipes for bread