by Rachel Albang | Jun 14, 2018 | Spending Less on Entertainment, Uncategorized
My recent successful journey into saving on entrees was contrasted by the rising cost of going out for a simple treat. Ironically, it was on the way home from our grocery shopping trip, where we bought food for 16 entrees and more for $20, when we were tempted to stop...
by Rachel Albang | May 31, 2018 | Spending Less on Groceries
Sixteen entrees, four appetizers, six desserts, and noodles and Naan bread to spare. Oh my. For less than $20. The other day, I thought it was time for a new challenge. I decided to see what kind of food supplies I could muster for a week’s worth of entrees for...
by Rachel Albang | Jul 17, 2017 | Freedom to Thrive, Spending Less on Entertainment
It’s that time again. Wedding season. A time to be brave and take risks. Hey, just being alive involves taking risks in many ways, and one step after another, whether down the wedding aisle, the supermarket aisle, or a slippery, mucky path in a forest. A few weeks...
by Rachel Albang | Apr 19, 2017 | Encouraging Saving, Spending Less on Entertainment
I’ve witnessed the shutting down of a Starbucks. I know, it’s shocking. Actually, the reality is that they just moved about a block away to a more happening location. At either location, it’s a good thing they don’t count on me as I’m such a minimal coffee consumer. I...
by Rachel Albang | Mar 8, 2017 | Being a Wise Consumer, Budgeting, Encouraging Saving, Spending Less on Groceries
Last year was not a particularly healthy year for me. Unless drinking lots of green juice counts. Okay, I occasionally bought the small bags of pre-cut frozen mixed vegetables. But not that often, and so the high price didn’t really bother me as much as if it was a...
