Organizing Your Stockpile ~ How Much is Enough (or Too Much)? If you’ve been following How to Shop for FREE, you’ve probably started to build up a small (or maybe large) stockpile by now. The challenge of having a stockpile is organizing that stockpile. Stockpiling is a wonderful thing as long as it doesn’t take over your entire home. Some people use their basements or garages. Others use spare View Post
How to Wipe Down Your Groceries Properly!
It may be a pandemic but we all still need groceries. Here are some tips on how to wipe down your groceries properly after purchasing them at the store. Keep in mind it is unlikely you will get the virus from packages but we know the virus can stay on steel and plastic for up to 3 days. We also know they can live on cardboard for up to 24 hours. These tips will help keep us safe at home. Here View Post
Bandanas and Bands to Make Non-Medical Masks for CHEAP at JOANN!
Are you scrambling to find bandanas to make cloth non-medical masks using the no-sew method seen HERE? This is a super simple way to make non-medical masks that you can wear when you have to leave the home. You can easily take them apart to wash them and/or switch out stretchy bands. We found some at JOANN for $2.49 but these won't last as they are selling out everywhere quickly! Choose from View Post
Walmart to Limit Number of Shoppers in Store Starting 4/4!
Beginning Saturday, April 4th, Walmart will be limiting the amount of customers in the store at one time so please plan accordingly if you plan to go. Stores will allow no more than 5 customers for each 1,000 square feet at a given time, roughly 20 percent of a store’s capacity. This will support the CDC’s recommendations for social distancing and employees and signage will remind customers of View Post
When Will You Get Your Stimulus Money?
When Will You Get Your Stimulus Money? According to the IRS direct deposits could start as soon as late next week, a week sooner than anticipated. How fast you get your money will depend on how you elected to get a tax refund in the past. 8 out of 10 taxpayers have received direct deposit for their refunds. Because the government has that banking information, those who elected direct deposit will View Post
CDC Now Recommends Wearing Non-Medical Grade Masks
CDC Now Recommends Wearing Non-Medical Grade Masks The CDC today changed their recommendation regarding the use of face coverings. From their website: The CDC "recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain (e.g., grocery stores and pharmacies) especially in areas of significant community-based transmission." The CDC View Post
Costco Not Allowing More Than 2 Shoppers in Store per Membership!
Starting Friday, April 3rd, Costco will not allow no more than 2 people to enter the store per membership card. The change is temporary and will further assist with social distancing efforts. In addition to Senior Shopping Hours we shared with you last week, Costco warehouse have implemented new closing hours in the U.S. Monday through Friday, Costco will close at 6:30 pm. Gas stations will View Post
CDC expected to advise all Americans to wear masks from now on
Exciting News: We are now on Telegram and BAND Never miss a deal! Get all the newest deals sent via Text CDC expected to advise all Americans to wear masks from now on. For weeks, the CDC and WHO have stated that masks weren't needed for those individuals who aren't sick or showing symptoms of the Coronavirus. Mostly, to save medical-grade masks for healthcare workers due to View Post
Stores BANNED from Selling Non-Essentials!
Here’s a new one! Several states and stores are now BANNING the sale of anything that is deemed non-essential to current life. Why, though? Stores are reporting increases in customers “wandering” around stores and browsing things for extended periods of time. This means that there’s more opportunity for contagious Corona Virus to spread, thus not flattening the curve to keep more people, View Post
From the Treasury: Social Security Recipients Will Automatically Receive Economic Impact Payments
From the Treasury: Social Security Recipients Will Automatically Receive Economic Impact Payments Initially there were questions about how (or if) Social Security recipients would receive an Economic Income Payment if they did not file a 2018 or 2019 tax return. The Treasury Department issued a press release answering that question. Following is the press release: "The U.S. Department of the View Post
FREE on your Birthday–140 freebies!!
No one wants to pay for anything on their Birthday, which is why we’ve gathered this list for you! We scoured the interwebs for any and all FREE things that you can redeem on your birthday. They are all right here in one place, on this handy list! CURRENT FREEBIE COUNT: 140 Most of these loyalty programs send you free stuff just for signing up too! I suggest creating an extra email View Post
Market Basket to Limit the Number of Customers in the Store
Market Basket to Limit the Number of Customers in the Store Beginning April 2nd all Market Basket locations will limit the number of customers in the store in an effort to promote the goal of social distancing. The number of customers allowed in the store at one time will depend on the size of the store. In a statement, Market Basket said that the goal is to "ensure a healthy and safe shopping View Post
How to Order Groceries Online Using ShopRite from Home
How to Order Groceries Online Using ShopRite from Home **Important Update for ordering during the Coronavirus pandemic: The use of coupons may or may not be allowed. You will need to check with your store regarding this temporary change. Please be patient with your SRFH staff during this challenging time as the demand for this service is overwhelming. To receive text updates for your order View Post
Zantac Products Pulled from Market Immediately per FDA
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is calling for all manufacturers to pull all prescription and over-the-counter medications containing ranitidine, also known as Zantac, from the market immediately. This is much different from the voluntary recall some time ago! The FDA determined that levels of contaminant, NDMA, in the heartburn medications increase over time. When this medication is View Post
DIY Face Masks: Including a No Sew technique!
Exciting News: We are now on Telegram and BAND Never miss a deal! Get all the newest deals sent via Text DIY Face Masks: Including a No Sew technique! Have you considered constructing your own face mask? Here's a few tips to keep in mind. We've also added videos and written instructions, including an easy "no sew" technique. The principles below have been provided by the Minnesota Department View Post