I can count at least five magnifying glasses around my house, one of which has permanent residence in my coupon bag. Now, I’m over 50 and need new glasses, but even when I ask one of my 20/20 vision teen kids to help me read an expiration date on a coupon, they have a tough time. Naturally, I need a magnifier. Continue reading “Why Coupon Expiration Dates Are Impossible to Read”
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Quick Tutorial for Confused Couponers — Expiration Dates
It’s come to my attention that some new couponers could use a little info to help them get started in the right direction. Continue reading “Quick Tutorial for Confused Couponers — Expiration Dates”
The Tightwad’s Notebook–Lesson #12: Understanding Food Expiration Date Lingo–Part 2

The Tightwad’s Notebook–Lesson #12: Understanding Food Expiration Date Lingo–Part 2
It’s one thing to read the expiration date on your food labels (see Lesson #11), it’s another thing to understand what all the lingo means. Continue reading “The Tightwad’s Notebook–Lesson #12: Understanding Food Expiration Date Lingo–Part 2”
The Tightwad’s Notebook: Lesson 12–Really Read Expiration Dates on Food Packages
The Tightwad’s Notebook: Lesson 12–Really Read Expiration Dates on Food Packages
I once almost bought a box of falafel mix from a health food store until I realized the box was sort of…um, musty (!) and the expiration date was long over. Yuck. Continue reading “The Tightwad’s Notebook: Lesson 12–Really Read Expiration Dates on Food Packages”