tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13047006348676219.post6068358801014611720..comments2012-10-19T14:20:07.575-05:00Comments on Organic Family On a Budget: Month 2, Week Three Budget ReviewKandicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10848232351307953759noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13047006348676219.post-57191503086600745872010-12-15T21:25:39.252-06:002010-12-15T21:25:39.252-06:00If you have a CSA in the warmer months, you could ...If you have a CSA in the warmer months, you could freeze what you don't eat in those months so it would be available December through February. I am finding that I am able to freeze a part of each share. This will be good as things go out of season. If I have some frozen, I won't have to pay top dollar in the store for out-of-season produce.Kandicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10848232351307953759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13047006348676219.post-70139481222980312592010-12-15T08:16:50.522-06:002010-12-15T08:16:50.522-06:00I am struggling like Krista to keep costs down, bu...I am struggling like Krista to keep costs down, but not reduce the quality. I think starting in 2011, I am going to start a blog project to see where my money is going. I know I don't take advantage of coupons like I should, but I also suspect that since the only good option for local and organic products is a food co-op, prices are a bit higher than they would be if we had a Whole Foods. I have been researching a CSA for produce and free range eggs since the summer, but here in Iowa, there is really no produce in the winter, so they only run March - November; I will have to wait a few more months. Thanks for being my new inspriation!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10375650407904869351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13047006348676219.post-7783872107489115902010-12-14T23:30:27.007-06:002010-12-14T23:30:27.007-06:00It was on sale at Sprouts! It's definitely a ...It was on sale at Sprouts! It's definitely a challenge keeping to the budget, but the produce co-op helps a TON! I'll do a blog post on how I found Urban Acres and some strategies I use to keep the budget in check. It's definitely tempting to go for the fruit that is $.49/lb or the less expensive, non-organic milk, but it's ultimately worth it. If I don't plan or pay attention, though, it all goes out the window.Kandicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10848232351307953759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13047006348676219.post-62284373818544465162010-12-13T13:56:44.659-06:002010-12-13T13:56:44.659-06:00That's a great price for the raw cheddar chees...That's a great price for the raw cheddar cheese! I'm impressed with how you're keeping on budget, I really struggle with that. I think after the rush of the holidays are done I may reevaluate my own budget. I know how much I spend from week to week but am really struggling with getting the cost down while not sacrificing on what I buy.Kristahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17954822307302829528noreply@blogger.com