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Frugal Finder - Reduce the cost of groceries

I found a way to cut my grocery bill nearly in half. The beginning of the month, is when Social Security checks, and food stamps come out. Supermarkets put out flyers which appear to have 'sales' but in reality you're not saving anything. The dates on meats general expire in the 3rd-4th week. I'll stop in the store and look. I'll come back in the day these foods are set to expire. They'll generally be marked down with a sticker. if they're not, collect them in your cart and ask the meat dept to mark them down for you. They'll do it. I've gotten crab legs, 2 in a bag, generally sells for 40+$, for 10-12$. Rack of baby back ribs 6$ that were 12$, roast chicken 3.50 that was $8.99, steaks - pkg of 4 that were 18$ marked down to $7. Ground beef 3lbs 6$ marked down from 12$. Same for delivery section. Just freeze everything, they'll keep #MoneyHacks #foodsavings #grocerysavings

Frugal Finder - Reduce the cost of groceries
Tracey Hicks

The 2AM Snack That Won’t Ruin You

Last night I broke my own rule again—went to bed late and ended up starving at 2AM. My hand was already on the chips bag when I thought: do I really want to feel like a bloated zombie tomorrow? So I threw something together: a scoop of plain Greek yogurt, a handful of frozen blueberries, crushed some almonds on top, and dusted it with cinnamon. It looked… way fancier than it was. And the best part? I didn’t hate myself after eating it. People always tell you to eat carrot sticks or celery when you want a “healthy snack.” Let’s be real—that just makes you angry. This felt like dessert but didn’t wreck my morning. And yeah, don’t eat it in bed unless you enjoy blueberry stains on your sheets. Learned that the hard way. #LateNightEats #HealthWithoutMisery #FoodHacks

The 2AM Snack That Won’t Ruin You
Keith Barber

Scored a mountain of food and supplies from a Walmart dumpster

I had one of my biggest finds at a local Walmart dumpster and none of it was expired. I pulled out ten bottles of Dawn dish soap, three bottles of Dial liquid hand soap, four mops, and a whole case of Snack Pack vanilla and chocolate pudding. There were three giant bags of Cajun trail mix, plenty of Amy’s beef stew cans, four big boxes of Welch’s fruit snacks, eight family size boxes of Frosted Flakes, one family size box of Honey Bunches of Oats, and three packs of Mott’s apple sauces with both original and pear flavors. On top of that there was an entire case of baby wipes with sixteen big packs, plus some kids toys and bath toys. There was so much I could not even carry everything I wanted. What really got me upset was seeing cases of Junior Mints, TVs, storage bins, and small kitchen appliances that had been deliberately destroyed. It feels wrong to see good things thrown away like that when so many people in the world go hungry. I will keep a few items for myself but most of it I plan to share with people who could use the help. #DumpsterDiving #FoodRescue #ReduceWaste #SustainableLiving #CommunitySupport #Food #WalmartFinds

Scored a mountain of food and supplies from a Walmart dumpsterScored a mountain of food and supplies from a Walmart dumpster
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Why I Drank Flaxseed Water Instead of Breakfast

Some mornings, I’d grind flaxseed and stir it into water, watching it thicken while my stomach twisted with hunger and pride. It was never about the taste. It was about the feeling of control—knowing I could skip breakfast, that I could outsmart my own body with something that promised fullness and health. I told myself it was for the fiber, the omega-3s, the way it soothed my digestion. But really, it was about shrinking. About feeling lighter, emptier, more disciplined than the day before. I’d scroll through recipes and wellness tips, convincing myself this was self-care. But the truth is, I was just tired—of counting, of craving, of never letting myself have what I actually wanted. #FoodGuilt #ControlIsExhausting #NotJustAboutTheScale #Health #Diet

Why I Drank Flaxseed Water Instead of Breakfast