Days of Whine and Noses

Thanksgiving is less than two weeks away, and it is time to plan, prepare and purchase those critical must-have items – the emergency supplies! My stockpiled pantry is usually flexible enough to accommodate surprise needs. You know the ones I mean : my sister comes to visit and she is on a sugar free, soy…

Free Groceries or Just Another Scam?

My half brother has been out of touch with me for several years. Broken families go through confusing relationships, and ours has been no different. But lately he's been reaching out by email. He doesn't “get” the whole couponing thing, although he buys in bulk and believes in stockpiling groceries to save money, just not…