tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7888069268068985649.post1722458160499888850..comments2018-05-02T00:28:41.363-07:00Comments on My Life in Pink: Grocery Update & Meagan is 9 months today!Teresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14765947659442124106noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7888069268068985649.post-68245708197958481632010-08-25T20:18:19.635-07:002010-08-25T20:18:19.635-07:00It is possible to stay within a $500-525 grocery b...It is possible to stay within a $500-525 grocery budget (family of six) but that takes a lot of work. I'm a stay at home mom so I have the time to bake most everything (including bread, buns etc), make jam, can fruit (only when I can get it for free - otherwise it isn't worth the cost and effort), garden, freeze veggies, make iced tea...you get the picture.... It takes time to look through grocery flyers, clip coupons but saves a lot of money in the long run. All the best Teresa - it's great to have goals!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7888069268068985649.post-36543218404710680622010-08-20T10:15:04.445-07:002010-08-20T10:15:04.445-07:00teresa the book is is canadian or american that al...teresa the book is is canadian or american that also makes a huge difference as some of the food in america is way cheaper. my friends know me as a very cheep food shopper and I still spend about 900.00 a month. but it sounds like an interesting book to read, I am always looking for ideas to make things cheaper :)<br /><br />KatherineAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7888069268068985649.post-60648296803238395322010-08-19T14:36:56.471-07:002010-08-19T14:36:56.471-07:00Lol - thanks for the tip. We don't have the fr...Lol - thanks for the tip. We don't have the freezer room anyway :)Teresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14765947659442124106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7888069268068985649.post-88167923260184053842010-08-18T23:17:10.255-07:002010-08-18T23:17:10.255-07:00Canning peaches is so easy and they taste amazing ...Canning peaches is so easy and they taste amazing in January :) Try going to a thrift store for the jars. <br /><br />Don't freeze milk, it is disgusting! My mom did it once when I was a kid. She ended up having to throw it all out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7888069268068985649.post-85877108583131174432010-08-18T15:12:47.379-07:002010-08-18T15:12:47.379-07:00Nicole - that's why I put the publication date...Nicole - that's why I put the publication date so people could adjust for inflation. But still - even at $450/mo for a family of 7?! They freeze some of the milk, shred the cheese and freeze some, buy a chub of meat and slice and freeze it for sandwiches. There's some interesting ideas in there but I still don't think I would be able to do it!Teresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14765947659442124106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7888069268068985649.post-74704777514332395792010-08-18T14:52:58.682-07:002010-08-18T14:52:58.682-07:00$350 a month? That's crazy!!
How on earth do ...$350 a month? That's crazy!!<br />How on earth do they keep milk, dairy, produce etc fresh for 1 month with 7 people? We have 6 people, and I go every week mostly for stuff like that. And we have 2 fridges! I don't get how people do that.<br />Oh - and if that was 2007, add $100 to the month to count inflation! :-)Doulanichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03392034192908227939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7888069268068985649.post-28394945674556995692010-08-18T13:33:43.175-07:002010-08-18T13:33:43.175-07:00OMG--that smile is so adorable! I just want to kis...OMG--that smile is so adorable! I just want to kiss her all over! As for canning, it's supposed to be pretty easy, but would require some upfront costs for jars/lids, a big pot if you don't have one, and other supplies. I'm sure there are lots of Web sites that give how-to's. And the grocery shop looks successful! Some weeks, I stock up on meat on sale, so my bill is more like $120, but then the next week, I try to buy no meat and keep the bill around $80. It's a challenge, but you'll get into a rhythm before too long. I shop once a week, and sometimes have to get more milk or OJ during the week, but that's about it.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12306017922729129831noreply@blogger.com