Archive for the ‘food’ Category

Rocket’s attempts to hold down grocery costs

Wednesday, June 18th, 2008

I rarely darken the door of the grocery store for several reasons: I don't do much cooking. I have no idea where anything is. Seriously, I often make several laps just to find one thing. I always purchase the wrong item. I try really hard, but always seem to mess it up. I ...

Plans for our stimulus rebate

Tuesday, May 13th, 2008

The stimulus rebate intended for the Rocket household arrived in our checking account late last week and we have began discussing plans for that money. Ultimately, the money will simply reduce our budget deficit for the year, however we want to make sure that the free money makes the greatest ...

Eat on $40 a Day (are you kidding?!)

Friday, November 23rd, 2007

Our family enjoys watching Rachael Ray's program on the Food Network where she documents how she is able to experience the cuisine served in various tourist traps around the US and the world. For some reason, even my 4 and 3 year olds will sit and watch most of a 30 minute ...

Coffee Tip – Cinnamon!

Saturday, November 3rd, 2007

My wife and I save a lot of money by not drinking alcohol or smoking, however, we both have a weakness for coffee. Other than highspeed internet (which we both use for our income purposes as well), it is probably our biggest pure luxury expense. We try not to buy "coffee ...

70% Off Restaurant.com Gift Certificates

Thursday, October 25th, 2007

According to this thread at fatwallet, you can get 70% off gift certificates from restaurant.com using the code TREATS. Purchase through fatwallet for even more cash back. According to the thread, a $25 Gift Certificate will only cost $3! They normally sell for $10 apiece. Usually there is no trouble ...