MY AMISH MONEY MAKEOVER

Keen planners, the Amish are not slaves to convenience, like we are. They opt instead to plan way ahead and stock up on just about everything they need. They are bananas for bulk, and almost always buy in quantity.

To Do: Have you tried bulk shopping at a club warehouse before? If not, make a list of five things you need, as I did, and compare their prices at your regular grocery store to the warehouse prices. Too time-consuming? Just remember to always check out the unit price, the tiny little number that should be on a shelf sticker right below the item. That figure is more indicative of value than the item price, and you’ll quickly see how that’s the number that will help you save bucks.