With the price of groceries continually on the rise, it’s always nice to find a discount.Locally, we have two ‘day old’ bread stores? Mrs. Bairds and Sara Lee’s. You can still get a good loaf of bread for about $1.29; store brand bread is around .89, Thomas’s English Muffins for $1.89, hot dog and hamburger buns .89. It’s a good deal if you’re in the area! They carry some chips, cookies and spices also. Bread freezes, so you can make one trip and freeze some!Last semester my students ... continue reading...
Affordable Spring Break Vacation
Spring break is around the corner and I really want to get out of town, but just can’t afford it! What can I do?Of course! You hear it all the time. Travel is/can be expensive. But you need a break!Lately the term ‘stay cation’ has popped up. You act like a tourist in your own town. Most of us live in a town/city and never see what the tourist see. I live in Amarillo, Texas. For little to no money – I could:Go out to the Big Texan and have a soda, look around; go out to Cadillac ... continue reading...
Choosing A Major For A Career
"I’m trying to choose a major. I just read this article (Washington Post) and I’m feeling really depressed. Another article that I read recently quotes Steve Jobs as saying (at a college commencement ceremony), “Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking. Don’t settle.” So should I choose to major in ... continue reading...
How To Save Money: Valentine’s Day (Dollar Store)
With Valentine's Day right around the corner, some of us might be inclined to go overboard, trying to show the one we love, that we love them. Wouldn’t it be smarter if we didn’t go into debt doing it? There are some ‘thrifty’ ways to shower your loved one on Valentine's Day:Flowers are flowers. Walmart, Sam's or United carry a lovely selection of flowers for a fraction of the cost compared to a florist. And, in my experience, those flowers actually last longer than the ones I have ... continue reading...
How To Save Money: Price Match, Dollar Stores, etc.
Check your area for ‘day old’ bread stores. Our town has 2, both being Mrs. Bairds. This is where the bread and rolls come to around their expiration date. In my town, I can get 2 Thomas English Muffins for $3.00 (compared to around $5 in the grocery store). They carry some chips, cookies and spices also. Bread freezes, so you can make one trip and freeze some! Check the dollar store for your spices. I’ve paid .50 for what Walmart carries for $2.29. Clash Of Clans HackRobuxed Roblox HackNo Human ... continue reading...