Thrifty Food Plan Week 1: Four Days Down, Three to go
How many things in your cupboard do you take for granted? If you want to make tacos do you have all of the seasonings to add? Chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, etc? I know that I really rely on my variety of spices to make tasty meals. I like having an...
Someone Else’s Shoes: An Interview With a Busy Mom
Don’t you love taking a peek into the life of someone else? If you said yes, I’d say you are not alone. Just take a look at all of the ‘reality’ shows on TV (okay, I have to say I don’t really think those are ‘reality’ but...
Thrifty Food Plan Week: Shopping Results
$172, one week, family of 5, real food. That is this weeks experience. We’re starting completely from scratch following the monetary guidelines put out by the USDA for the Cost of Food at Home Thrifty Food Plan. The USDA attaches a weekly dollar amount to each...
Homemade Cracker Jacks
“Take me out to the ball game. Buy me some peanuts and Cracker Jacks. I don’t care if I ever come back…” Do you like those Cracker Jack things that come in a box with a little prize? Or how about Fiddle Faddle? If those are something you enjoy,...
Kick Off: Thrifty Food Plan Week
How much do you spend per week on groceries? Do you fall within the USDA guidelines? For my family of 5 the USDA Cost of Food at Home Plans say we should be spending between $172 and $327 per week. These numbers fall under 4 different categories; Thrifty, Low-Cost,...
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