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Stocking a Pantry on a Budget
By Heide Kennedy, Arizona Farm Bureau Communications Intern I grew up in a family of 6, where both of my parents were self-employed and my…
Saving time and money at the checkout
By Alexandra Pettit, AZFB Communications Intern It’s that time of the week again, time to grab a cart and hit the aisles. But wait there…
Eating healthy on a budget
By Alexandra Pettit Many think when on a budget you can’t eat healthy.Well they are very wrong. As a college student I am on a…
The Art of Mindful Eating: Slowing Down to Savor the Moment
By Cecelia Wilken, Recent ASU Nutrition Student When was the last time you ate? Maybe a few hours ago? Can you recall what you had?…
4 Ways to Coupon Like a Pro
By Emily Carver, Recent ASU Nutrition Student Everyone loves a good discount, and using coupons is no exception. There’s something about knowing you saved even…
It’s Christmas, Do You Have an Arizona-Grown Poinsettia on Your Shopping List?
By Julie Murphree, Arizona Farm Bureau Outreach Director Every year, a few weeks before Christmas, Arizona Nursery Association and Arizona Farm Bureau deliver fresh, Arizona-grown…
Let Fill Your Plate Fill Your Plate
By Ashley TenBrink, Recent Arizona State University Nutrition Student I have a question for you. Are you interested in buying ‘real food’, from ‘real…
9 Black Friday Shopping Tips
By Lauren Scott, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern When you’re out to get a good deal there should be no stopping you! Black Friday is the…
Top 5 Grocery Tips
By Laura Slatalla, Recent ASU Nutrition Communication Student If you’re like me, food shopping might not be your favorite thing to do. This is especially…
Food Labels Decoded
By Lisa Kaschmitter, Nutritionist As consumers in Arizona and around the country become more and more conscious about the content and quality of their…
7 Ways Supermarkets Get You to Spend More Money
We have all been there. We go to the supermarket to buy our groceries, we have a list, we have a plan, yet somehow we…
Tips to Get & Stay Fit this Summer
[caption id="attachment_10848" align="alignright" width="300"] Follow these tips to get in shape this summer (photo credit: BigstockPhoto.com)[/caption] If summer seems to have come out of nowhere…
9 Tips for Eating Right Even When Money is Tight
[caption id="attachment_10821" align="alignright" width="300"] Follow these tips to help stretch your grocery budget (photo credit: BigStockPhoto.com)[/caption] For many families, the food budget is one of…
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