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May 1, 2014

Getting better buys at the Supermarket

Do you cringe when checking out at the supermarket? Do you get good deals? What really helps you save at the supermarket? Consumer Reports recently researched shoppers to find out how to get the best deals. • Check Unit Prices – Shelf tags on items in the store give the unit price. This is the […]

WRITTEN BY: Pat Brinkman, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension Fayette County, Miami Valley EERA

REVIEWED BY: Patrice Powers-Barker, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Lucas County, Maumee Valley EERA and Melinda Hill, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Wayne County, Crossroads EERA

REFERENCES:

  • Consumer Reports, [2014}. Getting More From Your Store Ratings of 55 Supermarket, Plus How to Shop Cheaper, Smarter, Faster, Consumer Reports, 79(5), 16-21

Categories: Food, Money
Tags: Budgeting, eating, finances, food, money management, shopping

August 15, 2013

School Shopping on a Budget

For some of you school is already starting and others it will come soon. If you have delayed your back to school shopping and need to get going quickly, don’t forget that a little planning can go a long way in not breaking the bank. Here a few tips to keep your budget in line […]

Categories: Money
Tags: back to school, Budgeting, children, finances, money management, Parenting, shopping

May 16, 2013

Paper or Plastic? Think about the Environment when Shopping

On Christmas morning, like many of my fellow fathers, I spent probably half the morning trying to separate toys from their packaging. As I was cursing underneath my breath at the thought of undoing one more twisty tie I thought to myself what impact all of this packaging has on the environment. When products are […]

Categories: Food
Tags: environment, recycling, shopping

December 5, 2012

Before You Buy Toys

Whether you plan to purchase toys for a holiday or another special occasion here are some things to consider before you buy: Age and Development of the Child Of course you want the child to enjoy the toy. Toys may be marked as to appropriate ages for that toy, but what if you are not […]

Categories: Money
Tags: children, holidays, safety, shopping, toys

May 1, 2012

Shopping Returns: A Retail Perspective

Many people use “retail therapy” as an emotional tool to make themselves feel better. Later, they may experience buyer’s remorse when they see how much they have spent, so they go back to the store to return the items they just purchased. I don’t return things very often, so I wasn’t aware what a growing […]

Categories: Money
Tags: returns, shopping, wardrobing

January 18, 2011

Slim You and Keep the Wallet Fat

Food prices are expected to rise this year, and there are few foods that will not be effected.  Turns out this past year was a tough growing year in many parts of the globe. Russia experienced a drought. There are floods in Australia. Florida has had some freezing weather. Even the Midwest experienced flooding earlier this year.  Staple […]

Categories: Food, Money
Tags: food, healthy eating, shopping

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