One of the great misconceptions about healthy eating concerns expenses. Maybe you’ve visited a Whole Foods store and were terrified of losing your whole paycheck to its usually high prices, or perhaps the organic shop in your neighborhood seems unreasonable in its asking price for your favorite nondairy milk. Certainly, some healthy foods can be … [Read more...] about Healthy Meal Planning on a Budget
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How to Save on Groceries
When we first moved to New Jersey, one of the hardest things for me to adjust to was the raise in food costs. On some foods, it was a 60% increase compared to what I was used to, shocking me and my pocketbook when it came to feeding myself and my husband. Where $300 a month for healthy food and snacks was easy in Kentucky, we were suddenly spending up to $600, something that … [Read more...] about How to Save on Groceries
How to Save Money: Best Deals on Natural Food Products
When I first moved to buying more natural cleaners and natural food products, my husband and I were really wondering how we were going to afford it. It seemed that companies were raising the prices of their products just for having a natural label. It took me a while to find products I liked, but they still were pricey, leaving me trying to find substitutes or ways I could … [Read more...] about How to Save Money: Best Deals on Natural Food Products
Complimenting for Coupons: How to Get Free Coupons & Samples
In January, I decided to run a little experiment. It seems that couponing is one of the latest trends, and I haven't really jumped on this bandwagon like everyone else. Every time I go looking for coupons, they seem to be junk foods or things we don't use in our household due to allergies. For this reason, I wasn't really seeing how couponing was saving us money. I had tried … [Read more...] about Complimenting for Coupons: How to Get Free Coupons & Samples