tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283658887503348180.post585664024160673619..comments2024-03-16T10:18:51.784-07:00Comments on The Next Chapter In My Life: Holy Cow! Have You Gone Grocery Shopping Lately?Debbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16449564619872452771noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283658887503348180.post-82483765671678522452023-01-18T14:41:16.235-08:002023-01-18T14:41:16.235-08:00I know it won't help you this year, but I orde...I know it won't help you this year, but I order my session from Territorial as well and in December they have a 15 percent off sale from on all their seeds,both old and new varieties. I order mine then.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283658887503348180.post-78034176829269716222023-01-18T09:16:28.641-08:002023-01-18T09:16:28.641-08:00about the utilities - i signed up for a 'medic...about the utilities - i signed up for a 'medical baseline allowance' with both my electric and natural gas providers. i had to complete forms for each and get them signed off. i had my GP sign them but other health practioners can sign the forms. Anyone in the household who uses a CPAP on a regular basis will qualify for the electric allowance. Also, anyone who's health is negatively effected by temperature swings can get it but you have to say it's for both swings in hot temps in the summer and cold temps in the winter. That's me with my ME/CFS. The allowance should help reduce my costs. Didn't know if your providers have anything like it but it might help out. Cheers, SJ now in californiaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283658887503348180.post-39034578955350006122023-01-18T09:07:32.067-08:002023-01-18T09:07:32.067-08:00Some of the prices here has gone down. Milk is $3....Some of the prices here has gone down. Milk is $3.32 a gallon, eggs $3.82 a dozen right now. Both less than the previous trip. WIC helps a lot for my one year old. Every month we got 3 gallons of milk, a tub of yogurt, 16 oz cheese, a dozen eggs, $25 in fruit/veggies, a pound of dry beans or 4 cans, 32 oz whole wheat bread or pasta, 2 boxes of cereal, and 2 jugs of juice. I live in a small town with 2 options for groceries so we don't get good sales unfortunately.<br /><br />I try to garden every year but our soil sucks and I live in a wooded area so we don't get a lot of sunlight. I was able to grow several zucchinis and peppers last year so I'll focus on those again.Jess https://www.blogger.com/profile/15988560520309364294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283658887503348180.post-440210465185097822023-01-18T06:59:05.322-08:002023-01-18T06:59:05.322-08:00I am thankful I found the commodity food distribut...I am thankful I found the commodity food distribution site local to me that I can go to twice a month. It really helps stretch the budget. I'm really focasing on sales, such as they are, at the grocery store. Two weeks ago, there was a sale on chicken legs/backs at $0.49/lb in 10# bags with no formal limits. The first morning of the sale and 5 minutes after the store opened, there were exactly three bags available! I took two and didn't even feel bad. And I'm also making sure to fill out the store survey for 5% off that comes with my grocery store receipt but sadly can only get one once a month - but I marked up my calendar so as not to miss it. There aren't any senior days here which is sad.<br /><br />But have you seen the price of seeds???? I put in an order at Territorial Seed last night and was shocked. I did place my order but didn't order everything I wanted. I focased my seed purchase on pumpkin and winter squash varieties that are good keepers and not available locally. Two kinds each.I also wanted to buy some asparagus crowns but they wanted $25 and only sold them in packs of 25 which was way more then I needed or wanted to spend. So I will try and get some crowns locally to start. Same for berries and strawberries. I think I'll be missing the free blackberries from up north but have picked persimmons and citrus here so that's a nice offset. And a local friend here has supplied me with local honey and as much as i want of that so that's a nice resource.<br /><br />I'm eating more beans and lentils. i love adding cooked lentils to any cooked burger to stretch it. And it's probably better for my cholesterol levels too - win win<br /><br />No veggie seeds at my local dollar tree - only flowers.<br />Sending hugs and prayers - SJ now in CaliforniaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283658887503348180.post-55614508517117033982023-01-18T03:46:10.883-08:002023-01-18T03:46:10.883-08:00I’m not ready to give up eggs, either, no matter t...I’m not ready to give up eggs, either, no matter the price. Aldi had their ‘cheap’ eggs for 4.59. <br />Another DebbieUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11719499030188672096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283658887503348180.post-24679656489536439482023-01-17T22:11:30.955-08:002023-01-17T22:11:30.955-08:00Have you ever looked into containers of water in y...Have you ever looked into containers of water in your greenhouse to be warmed during the day and at night they will release heat to the plants. Or, you could cover plants in the greenhouse like they were in freezing weather and see how the temp is under the plant cover. I envy your greenhouse.Practical Parsimonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08419071209412207674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283658887503348180.post-25300908737198825052023-01-17T17:07:31.809-08:002023-01-17T17:07:31.809-08:00I meant $4.99. I wish it were $2.99. SorryI meant $4.99. I wish it were $2.99. SorryNancy in Eastern Washingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02180447823187353766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283658887503348180.post-8008027813257411572023-01-17T17:06:58.264-08:002023-01-17T17:06:58.264-08:00I am in Eastern Washington, and assume you are in ...I am in Eastern Washington, and assume you are in the same general area from the stores you mentioned. Starting tomorrow, Safeway will have the 2 pound bags of shredded cheese, or 2 pounds of brick cheese for $2.99, with the Safeway card and digital coupon. There is a limit of 2. Thought this might help.Nancy in Eastern Washingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02180447823187353766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283658887503348180.post-38467964076954324722023-01-17T16:27:04.309-08:002023-01-17T16:27:04.309-08:00I went to Winco here in Northern California today ...I went to Winco here in Northern California today and paid $10.28 for eggs. I will still buy them - they are still a good protein and 1 egg is .86 cents. I'm hoping this is just due to the bird flu and once they get a handle on it, prices will come down. I'm not ready to give up my eggs. Debby https://www.blogger.com/profile/02574297621214864538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283658887503348180.post-61035164873682078982023-01-17T14:54:50.926-08:002023-01-17T14:54:50.926-08:00-That is a LOT of Tortellini because their bags ar...-That is a LOT of Tortellini because their bags are huge! I bet you're under $1/meal on it.<br />-I am buying organic farm eggs for $3d, I have to pick them up so 14 mile round trip e/o week. (She was $2d until November).<br />-I'm finding reasonable price increases in general on foods I buy, given the current cost of fuel and production. No box/bag food, all ingredients here. I buy fresh produce at Costco when Farmer's Market is over. I don't think anything I buy has gone up more 20%. <br /><br />I would use your fresh fruit to barter with other gardeners for what you need if money is that tight. Those who've received free over the years will understand, I should hope. Or barter for services you would otherwise pay for. Found Money either way!<br /><br />-Ellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06918153566288679035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283658887503348180.post-15644350984414676982023-01-17T14:49:34.633-08:002023-01-17T14:49:34.633-08:00If the heating assistance is a government program,...If the heating assistance is a government program, please do not hesitate to use it - it's not actually a limited fund, and will be increased by need. Otherwise the government allocates more taxpayer money to things like military equipment (but not the servicemen) obscurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15284137683857237998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283658887503348180.post-40142197682739699812023-01-17T14:48:19.506-08:002023-01-17T14:48:19.506-08:00Milk is $3.99/gal. here; $2.69 for half a gallon; ...Milk is $3.99/gal. here; $2.69 for half a gallon; eggs are $5.99/doz. for large eggs; $5.49/doz. for medium; $8.99/18 large (store brand). So, basically, $0.50 per large egg. I had one, scrambled, for brunch, today, with a slice of multigrain bread, toasted.<br />The loaf of multigrain bread cost $2.99; regular white sandwich bread is $1.99. I alternate between the two.<br />I buy store brand butter when it goes on sale for $3.99/lb. (with digital coupon); regular price is $4.99/lb; brand name butter is currently priced between $5.99 and $8.49 per lb., depending on the brand.<br />And, yes, four, sugar, etc., have all gone up. <br />I have planted some snow peas and I am hoping that I'll have a good snow pea harvest this year. Last year's garden didn't do well at all due to the drought and the high temperatures. Sometimes, the cost of watering doesn't justify the expense of growing vegetables! But, I'll try again, this year and see if I can grow some tomatoes and green beans. Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2283658887503348180.post-11893025218303988672023-01-17T12:09:30.099-08:002023-01-17T12:09:30.099-08:00Milk is still very affordable here. At 3.68 a doz...Milk is still very affordable here. At 3.68 a doz. I don't think that is bad. That is only .30 an egg - pretty cheap for a serving of pure protein. I watch the sales and buy clearance. Prices in the midlands are still not too bad - yes, they have gone up - but I am happy to just have supplies.<br />I feel for those who struggle. Liking simple meals sure comes in handy!Cheryl Kimbleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06485771676254429681noreply@blogger.com