tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22617213.post114132436993113775..comments2023-10-23T11:47:37.529-05:00Comments on Who knew?: On Junk (or one man's junk is another man's treasure).Oldnovicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17714134603537886606noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22617213.post-1141446978069703232006-03-03T22:36:00.000-06:002006-03-03T22:36:00.000-06:00I'm a cheapskate, I'm an idiot, and I love junk. ...I'm a cheapskate, I'm an idiot, and I love junk. Do I get a prize?SpeedKinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12996605965537083230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22617213.post-1141414682589944392006-03-03T13:38:00.000-06:002006-03-03T13:38:00.000-06:00We have the equivalent but I want the name-brand s...We have the equivalent but I want the name-brand stuff at the generic price. I'm also not one of those one-stop-shopping people. I like to shop in my community and distribute my consumer dollars fairly evenly yet based on quality and price. For instance, my dollars go further at Kroger on coupon items because they triple coupons up to $.40 and double coupons up to $.50. Their prices are also cheaper overall than Albertson's. Albertson's, however, tends to have better sales on loss leaders, better quality meats/fishes, and fresher produce if I'm in a produce pinch. For the fresh<B>est</B> produce, we shop <I>Fiesta</I>. They're a Texas chain that caters to the Hispanic communities. I can get produce straight from the fields there. <BR/><BR/>Never one to turn down a few tips, however, I'm going to look into <A HREF="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0028627261/104-9031313-4169523?n=283155" REL="nofollow">How to Be a Cheapskate (for the complete idiot)</A>. I'll check the library before I buy a copy, but my curiosity is aroused.Oldnovicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17714134603537886606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22617213.post-1141368819271117352006-03-03T00:53:00.000-06:002006-03-03T00:53:00.000-06:00Awesome. Glad you liked the t-shirt. I cracked up ...Awesome. Glad you liked the t-shirt. I cracked up when I saw it and only thought of you.<BR/><BR/>I doubt you guys have Aldi's out there, but it's another penny pincher. They sell really generic stuff at low prices. My roommate and her daughter both work there, and they bring home the good deals. Just a thought.No. 2https://www.blogger.com/profile/01451689552772445210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22617213.post-1141354836978204232006-03-02T21:00:00.000-06:002006-03-02T21:00:00.000-06:00Fortunately, we're both minimalists here, so we do...Fortunately, we're both minimalists here, so we don't save junk. HOWEVER...I'm a stockpiler and Em has recently been home enough to notice the savings gained by buying in bulk on sale.<BR/><BR/>Yesterday there was an 8-hour sale at Albertson's on a few items. Tuna was .29/can, Miracle Whip was .99 for the large jar, and salmon fillets were on sale for some obscenely low price...but ya had to do it between 3 and 11pm yesterday. I think we went about 6pm and they were already out of tuna [got the rainchecks!].<BR/><BR/>If you're interested in saving money, [and I can't imagine anyone who isn't these days], check out <A HREF="http://www.couponmom.com/" REL="nofollow">Couponmom</A>. I'm "into" couponing as much as I'm "into" cooking. The Couponmom and I share a similar philosophy insofar as we both want to support charity. Every little bit counts isn't a misnomer, IMO. When I can buy three toothbrushes for $1.00 or get goods with coupons for FREE that I really don't NEED, the items go into my charity bag...delivered to the mission once/month.<BR/><BR/>I don't pay for the service offered by the couponmom site. I enter via the free Walgreens link and then go on to click on my state. Might work for you as well; most of you know that I don't DO Walmart for political reasons.<BR/><BR/>Speaking of political reasons, #2 should know that I wore the t-shirt you sent me to my teeth-cleaning appointment today. You might recall that Bill's a big Limbaugh fan. I ALSO wore it to the store last night when we bought the salmon. NO public response! Maybe Texans aren't as stupid as some claim! Heh.Oldnovicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17714134603537886606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22617213.post-1141335884815443322006-03-02T15:44:00.000-06:002006-03-02T15:44:00.000-06:00I'm totally one of those adult children that nags ...I'm totally one of those adult children that nags their parent about their junk.<BR/><BR/>But if the parent also realizes it's a problem, I feel obligated to help.No. 2https://www.blogger.com/profile/01451689552772445210noreply@blogger.com