I love to drink coffee so much that I actually worry about having enough coffee on hand at all times. I typically keep 3-6 months’ worth at any given time. I could stockpile more ground coffee just in case, but I worry about having expired coffee grounds. If I over bought coffee and it expired…
Grocery Shopping can be such a tiring and exhausting experience. Whether you are taking kids with you or going by yourself, the actual act of going to the store and picking out food products to last for the next week can really wear you out. You may think you are the only one that experiences…
Going on a ski vacation can be thrilling and a ton of fun, but it can also be costly. If you have started to really enjoy going skiing, you may be wondering when is it time to buy your own skis? Most people that go on ski vacations will rent their skis at the resort,…
Sometimes we just don’t have access to a car to go grocery shopping. Whether due to unexpected car repairs or not having a car at all, we have to get a little creative to go grocery shopping without a car. Grocery Shopping without a car is totally possible and we will go over the most…
I love a good bargain and I also love to buy pieces that will last. Whether that be new high-end cookware, Banana Republic clothing, or Kate Spade shoes, I want products that are worth the price and will at least get me through a season or two and hopefully longer. Lots of people shop at…
Rice comes in so many varieties and has long been a pantry staple for good reason. The most popular kinds of rice are the white and the brown varieties. If you find rice past the expiration date in your pantry, you can still safely eat it without getting food poisoning in most cases. To find…
Life happens and sometimes we forget to eat all of the groceries we buy. Sometimes they get hidden in the back of the fridge or we just get busy and buy more when we already have some. This happens with Greek yogurt at our house all the time. In general, Greek yogurt is perfectly fine…
You may already know that more and more companies are trying to reduce their food waste and garbage in general. Food waste is a huge problem in the United States and restaurants like Starbucks all share the same issues. To fully understand Starbucks plans to do more to combat waste, we need to understand where…
The average consumer rarely checks expiration dates on their food and food products. Most will check the dates on their milk but will rarely stop and check dates on other food. It is because of this lack of checking that stores can sometimes end up selling expired items. Although food expiration dates are hardly accurate…
Rain checks are a common business practice available at most grocery stores. The rain check is basically a promise to give an advertised item for the advertised price on a product that has temporarily gone out of stock. Rain checks are a great way to make sure that you can get the advertised bargains at…