Up until a year ago, I was doing a LOT of online shopping as part of a major home renovation. For months, boxes showed up at my front door pretty much every other day containing well-packed lighting, plumbing, bar stools, kitchen gear, tools and such. Endless Christmas, endless Bubble Wrap for the family to pop! Shocking what a difference a year can make.

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If you had to cut $10 a day out of your food budget, how would you do it?

First I would check my pantry and fridge to avoid getting duplicate items. Make out my list, use coupons, buy store brand, check "in store" specials. Try to get your groceries in 1 trip. Make one or two evenings a easy meal night such as sandwiches, grilled cheese, corn dogs, chef salads....
By patty c

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