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 ...

The Friday Stack: Saddle sore edition

Friday, June 6th, 2008

Some great posts from around the pf blogosphere: Mighty Bargain Hunter asks if you notice frugality. I notice it all the time. How about you? Lynnae details how she is going to both save money on groceries and try to eat more organic food. God bless her. Bible Money Matters emphasizes the importance ...

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 ...

Mrs. Rocket on groceries

Sunday, May 11th, 2008

Mrs. Rocket has posted here before and I am trying to convince her to guest post on Rocket Finance at least once a week. I think it would be great for this blog if we heard from her regularly. (Yes, it has taken me almost a year to figure this ...