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By: annstar

annstar — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 01:28:33 +0000

There are! There is one in Clintonville and one in Bexley.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:01:36 +0000

Another thing–have you looked into joining a community food co-op? We have an amazing one in Utah. That’s where a co-op buys food in bulk (often from local farmers), and the community members each buy a share. The more people who participate, the more discounted the shares are. Often a food co-op runs on volunteer hours.
You wouldn’t believe all the fresh, healthy, local food I get for like $20. I’m sure there are co-ops in the central Ohio area.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:32:57 +0000

I respect and applaud you for this post. First of all, I think that God does call us to give up possessions, live simply, and thus be freer. I am glad you are receptive to where you feel God might lead you in that area. Second of all, those beans are pretty.

By: annstar

annstar — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 01:21:17 +0000

I recently have been spending a lot of time with a VERY frugal family, so I’ve been learning a lot too! Everyone’s pretty much covered everything I had to share, except this. Block cheese. It tastes delicious freshly grated, and it last a lot longer than pre-packaged shredded cheese, and it seems to go farther.

I also don’t go to the store unless I have my meals planned. Otherwise I found i end up buying things that I “think” I may need. . . but really it wastes money and food.

By: stacey

stacey — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:29:01 +0000

one of my favorite things to do is go through the local grocery ads that we get in the mail and see what’s on sale! I then plan that weeks grocery shopping accordingly. Buying things from bulk bins (oatmeal, beans, granola, etc.) is a great way to cut down on packaging waste as well as cost, plus you get to control how much you get! I like to stock up on things when they’re on sale (cereal, etc.) and since I only feed myself, I’ll freeze half a loaf of bread, or freeze half the container of hummus so that I can still enjoy it, but not feel pressured to have to finish it before it goes bad! hope this helps. good luck!

By: Ali

Ali — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:05:48 +0000

Jen! Thanks for sharing your thoughts, I can’t wait to hear all of your cool money saving implementations:)

< Ali

By: lisa

lisa — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:26:58 +0000

hey i just thought of this too…i don’t know if it would help you (guys) out but its called mint.com and its a free budgeting tool. i’ve been using it and its pretty cool, and i know my brother uses it too and liks it. just thought you might be interested

By: lisa

lisa — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:07:03 +0000

this is awesome! i have been trying to learn to budget myself, which is only the tip of the iceberg compared to what you are doing! i have a lot of trouble because i like eating out and going out with friends. i would love to know more ideas that you have about saving money in all regards and especially in food! thank you!!

By: Debbie Frederick

Debbie Frederick — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:24:26 +0000

You inspire me to be more frugal!
You’ve already discovered my best tip – dried beans. They are delicious, versatile, full of nutrition and only pennies per serving.
My second tip: plan a weeks menus, and have “roll over” meals. Ingredients that you can use two or three nights in a row, in different dishes.
Like: Baked Chicken – next night: chicken and noodles – then: fajita’s.
It saves a lot of time.
Funny…I was just thinking today about inviting you and Amy over to have a “cooking” day here where we could plan, shop, cook and freeze meals ahead for the week. I used to do that regularly when the kids were little, but it would be so much more fun now to have girl company. Keep up the great work!