Tag Archives: Food and Related Products

9 Tips for Eating Right Even When Money is Tight

For many families, the food budget is one of the few areas that can be considered “discretionary spending,” meaning that the amount isn’t dictated by someone else.  Unfortunately, this often means that when extra money is needed to cover an … Continue reading

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5 Quick Fixes to Help You Stretch Your Family’s Food Dollar

Every family needs food; but since the grocery budget is one of the few “discretionary” budget items many families have, it is often the first one to get cut when times get tough.  As food costs continue to climb faster … Continue reading

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Sweet Showdown: Sugar vs. Honey

It seems like half the people we know are looking for easy ways to cut back on their overall sugar intake.  For some people, the desire to cut back on refined sugar is for health reasons like diabetes, for other … Continue reading

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5 Ways to Fit Organic Food into Your Budget

There is no question that buying organic food costs more than buying food that is grown conventionally but that doesn’t mean you can’t find ways to fill your plate with organic options without breaking the bank.  Here are some helpful tips … Continue reading

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Sweet Treats to Beat the Heat!

There is no better way to beat this incredible July heat wave than with a cone or a bowl of everyone’s favorite super cool treat – ice cream.   It doesn’t matter what flavor you pick, there is just something about … Continue reading

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