“Insects are high in protein, B vitamins and minerals like iron and zinc, and they’re low in fat. Insects are easier to raise than livestock, and they produce less waste. Insects are abundant. Of all the known animal species, 80% walk on six legs; over 1,000 edible species have been identified. And the taste? It’s often described as ‘nutty.'”
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246 Money Tips: When to Haggle, How to Extend Food’s Lifespan, Why Being Old Has Its Benefits, and More
Also, plenty of stuff it’s best to avoid, including bad bosses, toxic spouses, diet soda, and voting for “American Idol.”
It’s a Deal: 60% Off from Wisconsin Cheeseman
Everything currently in stock at Wisconsin Cheeseman—a specialty gift retailer that sells chocolates, nuts, fruits, jams, sausages, gift baskets, and of course, lots and lots of cheese—is marked down by 60% for orders placed by February 20.
Video-Equipped Shopping Carts: The New Way to Keep Kids Quiet While Grocery Shopping
Food shopping with kids is a challenge: Not only are they prone to complain of boredom and sometimes walk away when you’re not looking, little ones are also apt to beg for sugary expensive treats strategically placed on shelves right at their eye level. The standard advice for parents hoping to supermarket shop in peace—and with the …
It’s a Deal: Taco Cabana Valentine’s Specials
Now through February 17, Taco Cabana’s Valentine coupons help customers get a different (romantic?) deal each day: 20% off orders on February 14, buy one get one free quesadilla on February 15, buy one get one free fajita taco plate on February 16, and $1 off a Cabana Bowl on February 17.
Best-Ever Valentine’s Day Gifts That Don’t Cost a Fortune
It is Valentine's Day. For desperate, procrastination-prone men everywhere, the clock is ticking. You might assume that expensive jewelry or a pricey night on the town are your only options. But, according to 10 women who understand value better than most—after all, they write about money and personal finance for their …
Money Tips Roundup: Cheap Valentine’s Day Gifts Edition
This week’s roundup features 134 tips that are (mostly) about celebrating Valentine's Day—and scoring big points with your significant other—without spending a fortune.
Trader Joe’s Two-Buck Chuck Taste Test
How does a $2.99 bottle of red wine from Trader Joe’s compare to a pricier competitor?
16 Money-Saving Coupons, Sales, and Freebies for Valentine’s Day
“Honey, you wouldn’t believe how cheap your gift was!” That’s not the most romantic thing to hear on Valentine’s Day. But no one needs to know how much (or how little) you spent.
119 Money Tips: How to Avoid Investment Scams, Fake Consumer Reviews, Supermarket Rip-offs, Horribly Lame Valentine’s Gifts, and More
Also: the best-ever personal finance books, and tips for saving on everything from weddings to the latest gadgets.
The Drugstore Not Only Has Drugs, But Cheap Beer and Wine Too
Walgreens is selling cans of its own private label lager, Big Flats 1901, for about 50¢ a pop. Bottles of wine have been going for as little as $4.
It’s a Deal: $1 Donation for 5 Friendly’s Ice Cream Cones
Now through February 13, when you make a $1 donation at a Friendly’s restaurant to support kids with disabilities, you’ll receive five coupons valid for free kid’s ice cream cones, along with a coupon good for $5 off purchases of $25 and up.