tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8054676916913880208.post6672308309309173617..comments2023-11-17T19:16:23.729-05:00Comments on Achorn Farm: Guest Writer - Times are TightCountry Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391306626662391336noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8054676916913880208.post-31036334573064728652008-10-23T19:52:00.000-04:002008-10-23T19:52:00.000-04:00Wonderful post!! I agree... brand loyalty went out...Wonderful post!! I agree... brand loyalty went out the window a long time ago for me. And I also make one trip a week out and that's all- I try to get all errands in one day to save gas. It also keeps me from stopping by a store just to pick up a "few things"- that gets costly after a while, too.Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02693565002250035794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8054676916913880208.post-9969544535370702872008-10-23T12:12:00.000-04:002008-10-23T12:12:00.000-04:00Thanks for sharing, city girl! I could so relate ...Thanks for sharing, city girl! I could so relate to your description of grocery store anxiety - I've never had it before, so it was quite a shock when it hit me for the first time a few months ago! Not a good feeling!Dannihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12623233206043947281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8054676916913880208.post-71491326232112391362008-10-22T21:21:00.000-04:002008-10-22T21:21:00.000-04:00We have been buying bulk of dried food though and ...We have been buying bulk of dried food though and that is one reason we changed Post Offices, the one we're using now is only 3 miles compared to 9 miles.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8054676916913880208.post-22840327185479993602008-10-22T21:00:00.000-04:002008-10-22T21:00:00.000-04:00The Simple Savings website actually posts a $21 ch...The Simple Savings website actually posts a $21 challenge. Try to plan a menu from what you already have at home and spend no more than $21 to accomplish it. It is fun to try. We actually managed it once.citygirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14109163868770865798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8054676916913880208.post-73841328128155663872008-10-22T20:27:00.000-04:002008-10-22T20:27:00.000-04:00Jodi, I see you are quite organized....I need some...Jodi, I see you are quite organized....I need some help with that. $20 that is amazing!<BR/><BR/>PF..thanks for you comment. It is always great to learn new things. That is what I like most about blogging.Country Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04391306626662391336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8054676916913880208.post-73246265477092528812008-10-22T11:49:00.000-04:002008-10-22T11:49:00.000-04:00It must've been pretty brave to talk with friends....It must've been pretty brave to talk with friends. I try to talk with mine as much as possible to get tips on how to stretch foods, where to shop, and if I learn something I pass it on to them...its communal sharing in a way...except information. Thanks for this article.Leasmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06527345508772411407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8054676916913880208.post-90008717456043583322008-10-22T10:15:00.000-04:002008-10-22T10:15:00.000-04:00This is something I've been working on, as well. ...This is something I've been working on, as well. I've managed to make dinner at least 5 nights a week for the past 2 weeks for a grand total of $20 (per week). I've been going through recipes to find other options to help keep meals interesting (and we eat leftovers for lunch, so that helps keep grocery spending down down down as well!).<BR/><BR/>I agree on keeping a well stocked pantry (and freezer with garden goodies). It does take time to build up the pantry, but it is worth it.<BR/><BR/>It also takes some time to do your research (I have a nerd's version of the price book - it's a giant spreadsheet comparing local stores/prices). But I'm to a point where it takes me 1/2 an hour sitting down with my coffee and grocery flyer's and coupons to make a weekly meal plan.<BR/><BR/>I'll be checking out City Girl's links later. Thanks for the info!Jodihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05720095586888793000noreply@blogger.com