http://moms.elearners.com/forums/24.aspxenCommunityServer 2007.1 (Build: 20917.1142)http://moms.elearners.com/forums/thread/338.aspxMon, 21 Apr 2008 13:42:12 GMT6ade7b12-140b-4708-9653-80dc7baa77b3:338CarmenMiranda0http://moms.elearners.com/forums/thread/338.aspxhttp://moms.elearners.com/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=24&PostID=338<p>I was on my way to work this morning, when I saw that gas had gone up another 10 cents overnight.&nbsp; Then I saw this article from CNN: </p> <p><a href="http://money.cnn.com/2008/04/21/news/economy/moms_foodshopping/index.htm">http://money.cnn.com/2008/04/21/news/economy/moms_foodshopping/index.htm</a></p> <p>where they mentioned that the average monthly cost of groceries was $500...approximately the cost of a mortgage payment.</p> <p>It&#39;s scary enough to think about paying for school...with the costs of essentials like gas and food going crazy like they are, it becomes even more worrisome.&nbsp; No one wants to have to set aside plans for going back to college, but hey, the kids gotta eat.&nbsp; </p> <p>I thought it might be good to start a post to share tips on ways to cut grocery costs...I&#39;ll be back soon with more tips.&nbsp; Please, if you have any great ideas or resources, post &#39;em!&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Some good tips can be found in this article: <a href="http://www.elearners.com/projectworkingmom/pfc-budgeting-for-the-cost-of-online-education.asp?name=pfc_tmp">http://www.elearners.com/projectworkingmom/pfc-budgeting-for-the-cost-of-online-education.asp?name=pfc_tmp</a></p> <p>Also, make sure you sign up for <a class="" title="uPromise" href="http://www.upromise.com/" target="_blank">uPromise</a>; if you have to spend the money, you might as well make it count!</p>