I remained blissfully unaware that one could freeze cheese until Foods 9 in high school. Our teacher had told us that she got a good price on cheese and had put it in the freezer. I had no idea this was possible and talked to my Mom about it when I got home from school […]
Save Time and Money Packing your own Lunch and Making your own Dinners
It can be really difficult to make food and think about making it when you’re caught up in the daily rush that is your job, but bringing your lunch to work can make a significant impact to your bottom line. Think about it – if you go out to eat, the minimum spend is […]
How to Make Sad Apples Happy Again
Do you end up looking at your fruit bowl and seeing one or two sad, wizened apples? You know they’re starting to go mushy and aren’t exactly enticing you with a “pick this up and chomp on it” appearance. Do you sometimes let them age for another week or two before giving up and chucking […]
Several Ways To Shop For Food Cheaply
I love food. I am the person who enjoys watching food shows, cooking, and even going grocery shopping. Food is one of those expenses that we can never get out of-we have to eat. With food prices going up and a large percentage of our money being spent on meals outside of the home how […]
WTF Is Paleo
Paleo is quite the buzzword, but if no one’s explained it to you before, you’re probably left thinking “WTF is Paleo?!” Josh lays it out pretty clearly for us, don’t worry! Have you ever had any mystery illnesses, or just kind of felt “not as great” as you used to feel? Then let me […]
Grocery Prices Across North America + CASH #Giveaway
Groceries and Giveaways Do you ever wonder how the price you pay for groceries stacks up compared to other towns and cities? Here at Money Propeller, with the help of several other bloggers, we have put together an infographic that shows what prices look like from coast to coast in Canada and the United States. […]
How to Host a Summer BBQ on a Budget
Throwing steak on the grill, cracking a cold one and chatting with friends in the sun is a fantastic way to spend time in the summer. Unfortunately, it is also a mighty pricey way to spend your time, if you are the person hosting. Let’s put some thought into how to host a summer BBQ […]
How to Pack a Picnic for Adults
This summer, I became the owner of one of those cutesy wicker picnic baskets. They add a touch of glass and some whimsy to eating in what is otherwise a fairly illogical place. I mean, tables are convenient, and you only have to cart your meal a few feet away from the place you prepare […]
I Love Me Some Mini-Fridge!
Has anyone else noticed the increasing number of mini fridges found in motels and hotels these days? The mini-bar seems to be disappearing, in most places, in favour of room service, vending machines and electricity savings. I remember as a kid staring longingly at the chips and candy sitting in the mini bar or on […]
5 Creative Ways to Save on Grocery Shopping
Other than using coupons (an obvious choice) and shopping at the cheapest grocery store possible, it can be difficult to figure out creative ways to save on grocery shopping. 1. Eat less meat Meat and poultry are the most expensive line items in any omnivore’s budget and by cutting back in this area, there can be […]