tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-845698380392147546.post7034219795438390183..comments2024-03-29T01:36:59.227-04:00Comments on Extraordinary Ordinary Life: My Real Food Budget, Part 2 . . . Make RoomExtraordinary Ordinary Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01232777722945061624noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-845698380392147546.post-77264292714272381832010-06-26T22:42:51.631-04:002010-06-26T22:42:51.631-04:00We were at Aldi tonight and there was a brand new ...We were at Aldi tonight and there was a brand new sign on the milk case. It said something like: "Friendly Farm NO growth hormones: our milk is from dairy farmers that pledge to not use artificial growth hormones". We paid barely $2 a gallon! Made me feel better about the milk we buy! Found fresh farm eggs for less than $1.50 a dozen today at an Amish Bulk Foods store that is nearTracyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13683621983278047538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-845698380392147546.post-20945757659357421492010-06-25T22:10:21.561-04:002010-06-25T22:10:21.561-04:00Oh, and I wanted to say great post!Oh, and I wanted to say great post!Christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01129372114193004027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-845698380392147546.post-30152332981836695812010-06-25T22:10:21.562-04:002010-06-25T22:10:21.562-04:00I have found that my food expense has dropped sinc...I have found that my food expense has dropped since I cut out so many prepackaged convenience foods. So for me the change has been good. We have less choices but better nutrition. It is a trade-off I suppose.<br />We don't have Trader Joe's or Whole Food anywhere around so I do my best at Farmers Markets and local Amish homes.Christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01129372114193004027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-845698380392147546.post-43179161775694697842010-06-25T09:53:12.872-04:002010-06-25T09:53:12.872-04:00I just started changing the way we eat. Previously...I just started changing the way we eat. Previously I would spend $300 per month for groceries to feed my family of 4. This $300 was plenty and we had extra to buy "treats". <br /><br />Now, my budget is very tight at $400 per month. I don't know where you are, but Azure Standard is a co-op and they deliver once a month to our area. We live in a small town and have very few shopping Johnlynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07753273281904999920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-845698380392147546.post-78101792560111276572010-06-25T09:25:19.800-04:002010-06-25T09:25:19.800-04:00There are a lot of organic coupons available now t...There are a lot of organic coupons available now that make organic shopping reasonable. I've been working saving with organics and am pretty pleased with the results. I wish I knew how to save money at Trader Joe's. If you have any ideas/suggestions let me know.Nikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04319452988995234341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-845698380392147546.post-2409951628259244512010-06-25T09:09:36.298-04:002010-06-25T09:09:36.298-04:00We are in the same boat as you. We are slowly swi...We are in the same boat as you. We are slowly switching over to organics, but we live in a very rural area and have a hard time finding them. We go to the farmer's market and I order from Azure Standard. You might see if you are close enough to a drop spot. It is an amazing company. <br />Also, I have a friend that lives in Springfield, MO (I used to live there too) and she gets a lot ofMirandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03330065273141216438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-845698380392147546.post-81141937482126284772010-06-25T07:24:24.932-04:002010-06-25T07:24:24.932-04:00It's my first time reading and I hopped over o...It's my first time reading and I hopped over on your link from Life As Mom. <br /><br />I have been fighting to incorporate more organic and/or local produce into our budget. I pay attention to the Dirty Dozen list of produce to set my highest organic priorities. For instance, blueberries are extremely cheap in the grocery stores right now; however, they were just added to the Dirty Dozen so Lori F.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-845698380392147546.post-83732045379085972122010-06-25T01:39:03.990-04:002010-06-25T01:39:03.990-04:00Great Post! We don't have any local organic da...Great Post! We don't have any local organic dairies, but we do take advantage of Trader Joe's and Whole Foods. We also grow a lot of our own organic fruits and vegetables which saves us a lot of money. I also am able to trade my jam, homemade applesauce, and/or fresh produce for free range, organic eggs.Alea Milhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15549333388945700712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-845698380392147546.post-21075310347459426902010-06-24T23:46:58.497-04:002010-06-24T23:46:58.497-04:00For us, the biggest challenge is availability. We ...For us, the biggest challenge is availability. We don't have a Whole Foods or Trader Joe's in the area and organic items are limited. Prepackaged crackers? Sure. Bananas? No. It is improving, though, so I have hope!<br /><br />If you don't mind me asking, what brand of coconut oil do you use? I used the very last of my jar and I need to order again. I've been happy with it but donStacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10979357085638672145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-845698380392147546.post-48172466438541996312010-06-24T22:58:49.256-04:002010-06-24T22:58:49.256-04:00What a great list!
Our budget is already strippe...What a great list! <br /><br />Our budget is already stripped of most of the extras and organic meats still don't fit (my husband's in law school!)<br /><br />But, you're right. On some things you can get organic/raw for about the same price as what's in the store. I buy chemical-free wheat in bulk, raw honey from a local farmer and farm fresh eggs for about the same price as Anna @ Feminine Adventureshttp://Feminineadventures.comnoreply@blogger.com