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Advice: Fast, easy dinner options for less?

Everyone can relate to being pressed for a last minute meal. So what do you do in those situations?Cara asks that in a post over on our Advice page:The last couple nights, I've been really busy with schoolwork, so I…
The Cost of Convenience Foods

People will often rail against the cost of convenience foods versus their natural or homemade counterparts. These discussions, however, often focus on junk food or packaged, processed foods like microwaveable meals or…
Can You Afford to Eat Organic?

With the current economic crisis, everyone seems to be pinching pennies any way they can. Unfortunately many of the progressive industries that had begun to flourish such as the organic food industry and the local food m…
Advice: Save Money on Food While Traveling?

Spring Break season is here, so lots of students on budgets will be traveling. And no matter where you are, you need to eat. So over in Advice, Cara asks:I'm on a trip now, and I've noticed that I'm spending a lot of…
How I Saved 62% on Groceries by Couponing

"I don't see many young people couponing." That's what a woman at Publix told me today after I checked out. I'm proud to be one of the few. I love Publix. I just got into this whole couponing thing within the last…
Advice: Do you swap eggs at the supermarket?

The Consumerist had an interesting article about shopping for eggs at the supermarket. Some people are in favor of switching out cracked eggs from carton to carton in an attempt to acquire the perfect twelve. Other sh…
Shake that Money Maker — Saving Made Easy

I am exceptionally blessed to have my tuition completely paid for by the state of Georgia. Along with other scholarship money and 100 percent support from my parents, I can't complain about my financial situation. How…
Deals on Food: Restaurant.com, IHOP, and more

I don't know what it is about February 23, but today is a great day to get free and discounted food. Behold, four glorious (and delicious) deals on food: Restaurant.com is at it again with a special 80%-off sale on i…
Advice: How much should I spend on wine?

My friend bought me a $25 gift certificate for my birthday. Obviously I know exactly what that cost. I'm a little strapped, however, and was hoping to give her something homemade (and cheaper). Is this okay? Got so…
Advice: What Are Some Cheap Snacks?

Over in Dollarish Advice, Sarah asks:We've talked about cheap meals before on Dollarish, but what about snacks? I get hungry in between courses too! Any suggestions?