Artichokes 10 For $1?

Moss Landing Produce Stand

If it’s Sunday afternoon you can bet you’ll find me here at the Farm Fresh Produce Stand off of Highway 1 just before the quaint ocean side town of Moss Landing.  You’ll know that you are at the right produce stand when you see the painted cutouts of over sized artichokes being loaded into an [Read On]

Why You’re Paying Too Much For Groceries: Part Two

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Let’s play a little game, answer this question: Fact or Fiction: Brand names are more expensive than store brands. If you answered Fiction, you are correct. If you answered Fact, you are not alone, stores have spent years and millions convincing you their brands are always the best value.  But that isn’t always the case. [Read On]

Coupons Decoded! How to Read Manufacturer, Catalina, Store, and Printable Coupons

How to read coupons

For anyone whose ever stared blankly at a coupon wondered what on earth it all means:

Why You’re Paying Too Much For Groceries: Part One

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Ever feel like the more you try to save on groceries the more you end up spending?  You are not alone.  Manufacturers are looking for new ways every day to make you spend more at the store.  The first thing you should know is that nothing you encounter in the grocery store is an accident. [Read On]

Diaper Deals: In Store & Online

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My little guy is not so little any more, but that doesn’t mean I’ve forgotten you mommies out there with diaper clad little lads!  Or Pampers covered princess for that matter.  You can CLICK HERE to find all the best diaper deals this week.

Scratched Disney DVDs or BlueRays? Get a FREE Replacement!

Free Disney DVD replacement program

If you have kids you have scratched DVDs or Blue-rays  just like you have stains on the carpet, a plethora of mismatched plastic cups, and a few dozen Cheerios hiding in your car.  I can’t help you find those Cheerios, although it’s a safe bet there are some under the car-seat and between the seats, but I can [Read On]

Discount Dame Kids Grocery List

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I got a request this week to share what my son’s grocery list looks like, so here it is.  This is a real life saver at the store, it keeps him busy, keeps me sane, and helps him master his colors, shapes, foods, and works on letter sounds as well as math.  Take that Sesame [Read On]

Dollar Tree’s New Coupon Policy!

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  IN-STORE COUPON ACCEPTANCE: GUIDELINES & LIMITATIONS DOLLAR TREE WILL ACCEPT COUPONS IN STORES BEGINNING SUNDAY, AUGUST 26, 2012 Only original and intact manufacturers’ coupons will be accepted. Retailer-specific coupons will not be accepted. Coupons are void if copied, scanned, or if they have been altered in any way. Only two (2) print-at-home Internet coupons [Read On]

Discount Dame University: Attention Safeway Shoppers, A J4U Crash Course Lesson 2: The Coupon Center

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While I still use paper coupons (printed at home and from the Sunday paper) I do use a lot less at Safeway and end up saving a lot more.  You’re asking yourself if The Discount Dame just made a typo or if you read that last sentence wrong.  Nope and nope.  With the J4U Coupon Center I [Read On]

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