Ways to save money at the grocery store http://www.news-star.com/article/20120819/BLOGS/308199982/-1/blogs01?rssfeed=true Sun, 19 Aug 2012 18:05:00 http://www.news-star.com/article/20120819/BLOGS/308199982/-1/blogs01 The kitchen can be a black hole when it comes to money, so let me remind you of several things to consider (or remember, since you know all of these tips already).  First, buy in bulk when possible.  Obviously, households of one or two might find they waste food if they buy too much, so use common sense.  If you can, cook from scratch:  you pay for marketing and convenience when you buy ready-made meals.  For example, a bowl of cereal costs approx. 80 cents and a [...]]]> Waste not want not http://www.news-star.com/article/20120815/BLOGS/308159929/-1/blogs01?rssfeed=true Wed, 15 Aug 2012 14:05:00 http://www.news-star.com/article/20120815/BLOGS/308159929/-1/blogs01  



As I promised last time, I am addressing the biggest money drain in your kitchen.  It is food waste and not only does this throw money right down the sink drain, it is also a shame when one out of every 4 children in Oklahoma is hungry, not to mention those starving children in China that some of you heard about as children when your parents wanted you to eat [...]]]> The Drought will cost you more at the grocery store http://www.news-star.com/article/20120812/BLOGS/308129982/-1/blogs01?rssfeed=true Sun, 12 Aug 2012 11:05:00 http://www.news-star.com/article/20120812/BLOGS/308129982/-1/blogs01  



It doesn’t take a genius to know that the drought will affect the prices of many goods that we all need.  Here are some predictions that, if accurate, will impact your pocketbook.



Consumers can expect the worst US drought in 50 [...]]]> Clean cars versus the drought http://www.news-star.com/article/20120808/BLOGS/308089906/-1/blogs01?rssfeed=true Wed, 8 Aug 2012 7:05:00 http://www.news-star.com/article/20120808/BLOGS/308089906/-1/blogs01  



 



 



 This continuing drought, high temperatures, and stage 2 water rationing in Shawnee underscors  the fact that we are all in this together.  We have to work together to conserve our water and [...]]]> Let the heat work for you http://www.news-star.com/article/20120805/BLOGS/308059980/-1/blogs01?rssfeed=true Sun, 5 Aug 2012 4:05:00 http://www.news-star.com/article/20120805/BLOGS/308059980/-1/blogs01  



While most of us are lamenting the loss of our lawns and shrubs because of this unrelenting heat, at least take advantage of it to dry your clothes. Did you know that the clothes dryer is the second most energy hog in your home, next to the refrigerator? It uses 4.2 % of the American home’s energy diet: in 2010 [...]]]> Hot tips to stay cool http://www.news-star.com/article/20120803/BLOGS/308039910/-1/blogs01?rssfeed=true Fri, 3 Aug 2012 2:14:50 http://www.news-star.com/article/20120803/BLOGS/308039910/-1/blogs01  



Here are some common sense ways to stay cool during these dog days of summer and our record making temperatures.



Stay hydrated-drink at least a cup of water every half hour.  Avoid caffeine soft drinks and alcohol, for these make you more thirsty, despite advertising to the contrary. [...]]]>