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Never grow a wishbone where your backbone ought to be.
- Helen Keller
- Helen Keller
FOOD PRICES CONTINUE TO SKYROCKET –
Use these resources and tips to save…
The average price of ground beef has
risen to an all-time high, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported in August. Over the last five years, beef prices have
risen a staggering 81 percent!
Droughts in California, Texas and Oklahoma have
causes these price spikes and more are expected for fruits and vegetables. Dairy prices for butter and eggs are the
highest I have ever seen [see our previous issues about making your own
butter].
These spikes are worrisome especially to low and
middle income families which are most likely to pay a larger percentage of
their paychecks for groceries.
The steep rise in food prices make it very
difficult for many households which are already living paycheck to
paycheck. Various reports indicate that
46 million Americans relied on food stamps and food banks – 25 percent of military families are
relying on food charities! [Yet,
the politicians who send them into war live on overly generous compensation
packages courtesy the US taxpayer].
With well paying jobs vanishing and soaring food
prices, this may become one of the big campaign platforms for the 2016
elections.
Granny Crabapple has included several tips and
resources for you to save money.
·
Search for coupons and rebates online. More and more grocers like Kroger.com are now
offering this convenience and will download them to your loyalty or shoppers
card. You can use www.CoolSavings.com [click on ‘grocery
coupons’]. Online coupons frequently
offer longer expiration dates too. Another
site we’ve used: SmartSource.com
·
If you don’t already have a membership to Costco or
Sam’s Club, shop with friends who do.
Keep in mind, this works best if you have a large family or the space to
store foods as quantities are larger.
·
Buy Foods which are in season to save cash. For a list, visit www.foodnetwork.com and click on ‘in
season now.
·
Get discount codes and promotions at sites such
as: CouponMountain.com, CurrentCodes.com
or DealCatcher.com, KeyCode.com, CouponParadise.com and others.
Don’t overlook coupons and other savings for
products that you can get directly from the manufacturer web site.
Finally, consider starting your own community food
co-op to save money. Find out how here:
Cook more vegetarian meals such as beans, whole grains, eggs and produce
which are cheaper…going meatless once a week saved families $80 or more per
month. Look at MeatlessMonday.com for
recipes.
The Frugal Kitchen: Eggs
I think that many of you out there have the same goals that I do when feeding my family. I do my best to cook from scratch, to provide well-balanced meals and snacks and to do so on a budget, always looking for new recipes, tricks and tips to save in this area (one of the few areas I feel like I can control!). One of the ways I'm trying to accomplish these goals is by really thinking about nutritional items that are inexpensive and diverse in the kitchen. One of my favorites: Eggs! Read more.
I think that many of you out there have the same goals that I do when feeding my family. I do my best to cook from scratch, to provide well-balanced meals and snacks and to do so on a budget, always looking for new recipes, tricks and tips to save in this area (one of the few areas I feel like I can control!). One of the ways I'm trying to accomplish these goals is by really thinking about nutritional items that are inexpensive and diverse in the kitchen. One of my favorites: Eggs! Read more.
Resources for Small Space Gardening
Just launched the Consumer Wellness Nutrition Grants program, and grant applications are now welcome!
http://www.naturalnews.com/047237_Consumer_Wellness_Center_grant_program_nutrition_education.html
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Freeze overripe
fruit. I routinely keep a bag of bananas
in my freezer for which I make banana cakes and breads. You can also add them to smoothies.
Do more & spend less with the
Poor Man’s top tips
To develop your Self-sufficiency, Homemade
& DIY skills…
Not
sure what size turkey you need? For
leftovers, plan on 1 to 1.3 pounds person.
To get the best price, grab your turkey during the first two weeks of
November.
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