Last week I shared with you all why I do my grocery shopping alone whenever possible. This week I found this great article on yahoo finance titled “Seven cash traps to avoid at the grocery store”. Here is what they had to say: 1. Bagged salad. These bags can be a time-saver, but they can cost three times as much… Read More
Mardi Gras Mambo: Randazzo’s Camellia City Bakery
On January 6th, King’s Day, Carnival Season officially starts and every New Orleanian knows what that means……. It’s King Cake Time!!!! So, it is only fitting that we start our “Mardi Gras Mambo” giveaway series off with a King Cake Package from Randazzo’s Camellia City Bakery! Bridgette from The Not So Blog and I just love the sweet smell of… Read More
Operation Organization 2009: Graphically Inclined
Amy Butler Inspired Recipe Cards If you are anything like me, you print out recipes off the Internet. I will make the recipe, and if we like it, for some reason it goes into the black hole of recipes in the cabinet with my cook books. It takes me forever to find it when I want to cook it again…. Read More
Mardi Gras Mambo is Coming Soon!!!
Mardi Gras is a special time here in New Orleans, and here at what mommies need along with the not so blog, we have lined up an awesome giveaway just for our readers. We love the Mardi Gras season and want to share some of the excitement with everyone!! The earliest reference to Mardi Gras “Carnival” appears in a 1781… Read More
Money Savvy Monday: Brave the Grocery Store ALONE
This means exactly what it says. I spend at least 25% more at the store if my husband and/or kids accompany me. For some reason they feel the need to throw extra things into the basket. I’m sorry, but one type of fruit snacks is plenty.LOL Leave the kids home with hubby and stay on budget for your groceries.
