Drove up to the Salem NH Winter/Spring Farmers Market this morning. It was the last market of the season, so I really wanted to check it out. There was a good selection of products, but probably not as much as previous weeks. There was even raw dairy products: cheese, milk, cream, buttermilk, kiefer, yogurt, cottage [...]
Posts Tagged ‘healthy’
Gardening Diary: Peas, Beets, Greens, Plus 2013 Plans
I planted my first seeds a week ago Monday (May 6th) so I figured I’d better post something, along with some gardening plans. I had three rows of garden last season, along with countless containers. This season, I’m planning on the three rows, and a few containers. In the row that grew tomatoes last season, [...]
My Healthy Food Budget: Month End April, 2013 + 6 Month Update
April Week 4 Healthy Food Budget: $103.47 spent, for a total of $381.98 for the month. (See below for 6 month update) Yay! I was able to stick to a lower budget this month! Awesome! I have to admit I sort of cheated…but not really. I needed fruit (for one last day of April). But [...]
My Healthy Food Budget: Week Three April, 2013
April Week Three Healthy Food Budget: $77.19 for a total of $278.51. That leaves $106.39 for the rest of my monthly budget. I’ve reduced my April food budget to $385, which will bring the total year estimated food budget down to $4700 (down from my original $4800 projection). It would be nice to drop it [...]
My Healthy Food Budget: Week 2 April, 2013
Week 2 Healthy Food Budget: $134.74 for a total of $201.32 for April Even though I spent over $100, I feel good about my spending this week. With almost $200 left for the rest of the month, I’m confident I’ll meet my budget. I’m actually hoping to reduce my April food budget to $380, but [...]
My Healthy Food Budget: Week One April, 2013
April Week One Healthy Food Budget: $66.58 Short and Sweet this week! The subscribe & save order from Amazon made up a big chunk of my spending, so I tried to hold off buying any groceries unless it was really needed. Dining Out: $18.24 Groceries: $48.34 Amazon Subscribe & Save: $28.40 total = $11.19 Wild [...]
My Healthy Food Budget: Month End March, 2013
March Week 4 Healthy Food Budget: $73.49 Happy Easter! March was a good month! I’m below my $400 budget, and spring is coming! Soon, I’ll be planting my veggie garden! Life is good! March Month End Food Spending Total $388.51 Heading into April, I have prior months’ spending credit just shy of $83. I might [...]
My Healthy Food Budget: Week 3 March, 2013
March Week Three Healthy Food Budget: $109.13 A large amount of spending this week, but with 9 days left, I feel I’m in good shape with $84.98 for the rest of March. I’m absolutely loving the local flour I bought earlier this month. The barley flour is awesome in muffins and pancakes. I’m hoping to [...]
Easter Ham Compromise: Trader Joe’s
My mother-in-law has offered to pay for the Easter ham. I knew it would be troublesome to knowingly cook a Smithfield brand ham. Whether it’s Smithfield, or one of their hidden brand like Carando, it’s all you can find at most local supermarkets! But how could I even suggest that she pay for a natural [...]
My Healthy Food Budget: Week 2 March, 2013
March, Week Two Healthy Food Budget: $36.83 spent Great week. I tried very hard to keep my spending to a minimum, and it worked! We got take-out Chinese on Saturday and I picked up a few items at Whole Foods on Monday. March Food Spending Total $205.89 After spending $36.83 this week, it brings the [...]
