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Monday, June 29th, 2009
“Save $133 per year on water” submitted by Barbara of Phoenix, AZ
Friday, June 26th, 2009When I first moved to Arizona I resented having to buy water. Then I discovered that you can go to Circle K or Walgreens with your own gallon jug and for 25 cents (10 years ago) you could get a gallon of reverse osmosis water. Much better than the 89 cents per gallon that I currently buy… you see, I don’t have a water filtration system. I can’t cook or make tea or coffee with the tap water. I think I go through around 4 gallons (at least) of water each week. Just went and bought water yesterday. Well, being on an “economy vacation” myself, I remembered this cost savings tip and researched the current prices. I found that Circle K still charges 25 cents for 1 gallon, $1.00 for 5 gallons (or 20 cents each). They have “Glacier” water. So, I am going to use this cost savings method to help save a little each month.
FROM ANGELA & ERIN:
Wow! Thanks Barbara. Definitely every bit helps. So, using Barbara’s tip, you could save as much as $133 per year (4 gallons per week usage, 64 cent savings per gallon at 52 weeks per year). Note to our vacationers outside of AZ, please check out your local convenient stores to see if they have this special offer.
Clipper Tuesdays: V 1:2 (Phoenix Grocery Sale Checklist and Recipe)
Wednesday, June 24th, 2009Ok, last week we went a little “crazy” with the fruited chicken salad utilizing the great sale on boneless, skinless chicken breasts. This week, we have an easy meal that doesn’t take a lot of work to put together. Your family will enjoy this comfort food style recipe for under $6 (and probably have left overs for later in the week)! The main ingredients for this dish are from sale items in Phoenix grocery stores this week. Recipe portion sizes are for a family of four.
Don’t forget to download your Phoenix Grocery Sale Shopping List. This list has all the best deals by grocery store for the week of June 24-June 30, 2009. You can print the list right off or adjust the list adding or removing items you would like to purchase.
Remember, one of the best ways to save is to plan ahead and go into the grocery store with a list. You can set your budget and not be surprised at the checkout.
GROCERY SALE CHECKLIST & RECIPE OF THE WEEK (click link to download): Phoenix Week of June 24 to June 30 2009
Bon appetit vacationers!
Angela & Erin
Tour Guides
Phoenix Clipper Tuesday’s: Vol 1:1
Saturday, June 20th, 2009This week there are a lot of fantastic grocery sales preparing for Father’s Day weekend. Attached is the updated shopping list by grocery store with the best deals per store. Just print off and take with you as you shop.
On the first tab is this week’s sale recipe recreating the restaurant boutique atmosphere at home with curry, fruited chicken salad served on a bed of lettuce along with grilled asparagus. Truly yummy, truly easy to make and under $10 to serve a family of 4.
See the attachment to download your grocery list: Phoenix Week of June 17 to June 23 2009
Bon appetit vacationers!
Angela & Erin
Tour Guides
Phoenix Clipper Tuesdays: Vol 1
Wednesday, June 10th, 2009Phoenix, AZ (Week of June 10-June 16, 2009):
So with all this extra time on my hands and little money in my pocket to do things outside the home, going to the grocery store has become one of the “big outings” for the week. It was never something I enjoyed prior to meeting my husband. I would be called a “mission shopper”… get in and get out. I would even make the grocery list in the order of the aisles so I could speed up the process. Now, with my free time, and with him by my side, we actually browse or today, the equivalent of window shopping unless it’s “on the list”.
So speaking of list, this is my theme for Tuesday’s blog. Introducing Phoenix Clipper Tuesdays. Maybe you remember the days–or at least heard of them–you know the days when your mom would clip coupons, read sales papers and plan the week’s meals. No, I am not exactly talking June Cleaver, but there is something to be learned from planning. In fact, it can help you save money during these economy vacation days. I thought I would use my organization skills for the greater good and share with you a list of some hot sales by some our local retailers. In addition, some recipes to incorporate some of your grocery deals. Goal: Save money and have some fun cooking.
Each week, an excel file will be attached to the blog that provides a listing by store of the best deals. Although some stores may be advertising similar specials of the same product, only the items that are the cheapest will appear. I have also had some fun categorizing “why should I buy” this product. Foods will be marked if they are included in the weekly recipes, if they are good items to keep in the pantry (use later), if they are healthy and/or if they are a guilty pleasure (c’mon, we need something!) On the first tab will be some recipes utlizing some of the sale items.
This is a trial, so would love your feedback and suggestions. If you see a deal or have a good recipe, please share.
Bon apetit fellow economy vacationers!
Sincerely,
Angela
Tour Guide
My Economy Vacation.com
DOWNLOAD YOUR SHOPPING LIST AND RECIPES: Clipper Tuesdays! (Saving Money at the Grocery)