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As someone that absolutely loves to cook, Thanksgiving is one of my very favourite holidays. But since I do tend to go a little overboard preparing a huge meal for my loved ones, it can also be an expensive holiday for me! A big roasted turkey, numerous side dishes, pie and other desserts…it’s one delicious meal but the cost of those ingredients adds up quick!

Fortunately, this year I’m minimizing the expense of Thanksgiving while maximizing my savings thanks to Flipp! This handy little app for iPhone and Android is such an easy and effective way to find the best deals on everything I need for Thanksgiving dinner without having to spend too much time hunting for bargains. I love Flipp because not only does it help me find the hottest deals on products I love, it also gives me an easy way to price match without sorting through stacks of flyers so I can save money without wasting time!

So how does the Flipp app work? Essentially, it gathers together all the store flyers from my location and groups them together so that I can easily find the best deals on the groceries I need. By simply tapping the items in each flyer that I want to purchase, I can create handy shopping lists containing all the food I’ll need for Thanksgiving dinner. [Read more…]

A well stocked pantry means easy access to quick and healthy meals on busy days, no need to panic when friends or family drop by at the last minute and even sustenance in case of a power outage during a storm or other emergency event. Keeping the basics on hand can even help you save on your grocery bill too, something that is often at the top of the priority list for many families when it comes to the household budget.

So how can your pantry help you spend less?

groceries in bag

Stock Up When Items Are On Sale

Keep track of the non-perishable items your family enjoys and tends to eat regularly. This could be a list in your purse, on your phone or just a “mental note.” When you find a great deal on one of these (say when there’s a killer sale or you have a high value coupon), jump on it and grab a few. Whether it’s dry pasta, canned tuna, dried or canned beans, cereal, baking mixes or jars of salsa and sauces…just a few of these items and you’ve got the start of a great meal. [Read more…]

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Stock Up When Items Are On Sale