Add Non-stick Spray to Your Snow Storm Shopping List

As the next snow storm barrels down on the northeast, many of my friends and family are heading to the store for bread, milk and eggs.  Jostling down the aisles like the U.S. men and women’s hockey teams will soon be doing against Canada!  (Go USA!!)  But don’t just dive in there for the last [...]

Hope For Natalie – Please Help Save Natalie Nakatani

Hope For Natalie Nakatani from Patrick Biesemans on Vimeo.
Today, we digress from the usual topic of finding good grocery shopping deals to help spread the word regarding the Hope for Natalie campaign.  Little Natalie Nakatani, as well as many others, is suffering from the cruel disease of Leukemia.  Natalie is 8 years old and [...]

Super Bowl – Buffalo Chicken Wings

This site was just starting a year ago.  We did not even have our main site, SmartShopIt.com,  completed yet.  Just our blog was here.  At that time, I wrote an interesting article on the original Buffalo Chicken Wing recipe.  Seeing how it’s Super Bowl Sunday again, and how many of my current readers might have [...]

Think of Those in Haiti as You Shop This Weekend

Just a quick post to say that we at SmartShopIt are thinking of those affected by the earthquake in Haiti.  While we’re shopping this weekend, maybe we can not buy one or two things and use that money to help those in need.  They say every little bit helps.  Send a little hope if you [...]

Dr. Pepper Goes Country (And So Can You!)

Dr Pepper announced yesterday (01/12/2010) that  it is partnering with popular country music recording group Sugarland to give one fan the opportunity to attend the 45th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards in April.   The winner and a guest will enjoy a weekend of country music with tickets to the awards show, as well as [...]

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas from the team at SmartShopIt.com!  Hope this video helps to keep the holiday spirit bright!

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Philadelphia Shows It Can Be the City of Brotherly Love

Philadelphia… “The City of Brotherly Love”?  Now I can joke about this because I married a Philly girl and spend a large portion of my time in and around that city.  And I will have to say, it’s not the friendliest town in the country.  It’s not the worst, but I wouldn’t put it up [...]

Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving to all our SmartShopIt.com members and visitors.  We hope you are blessed and thankful for family, friends and the country you live in.  We are very thankful for being able to help you and your family to eat healthier and shop smarter.  Have a safe and happy holiday!
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Grocery Store Musical

Wouldn’t it be nice if every trip to the grocery store was like a Broadway musical? With a happy ending, of course. The aisles alive with the sound of music! (Not muzak.) Full of your favorite things! Where you’ll find every mountain of produce you desire. Where you [...]

“My Life In France” – Julia Child Book Giveaway

“I wouldn’t keep him around long if I didn’t feed him well” — Julia Child”
The movie “Julie and Julia” came out yesterday with rave reviews. To coincide with this large screen event, we are giving away a copy of Julia Child’s book, “My Life In France” (paperback with the movie cover).
The movie is all about [...]