Comments on: The 6-Month No Grocery Buying Self Challenge http://twofroghome.com/2009/09/the-6-month-no-grocery-buying-self-challenge/ Mon, 06 Sep 2010 18:00:04 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc By: kristine http://twofroghome.com/2009/09/the-6-month-no-grocery-buying-self-challenge/#comment-6554 kristine Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:32:30 +0000 http://twofroghome.com/?p=2474#comment-6554 it's been about a month since i've done any shopping. the only downfall is the kids not getting any fresh fruit but other than that, it's been going pretty well. i'm still not back to my normal self mentally or i'd be making all sorts of crackers and such so they wouldn't miss the things we normally get. however, i've been popping a lot of popcorn to replace the gallons of ice cream they would go through...i'm thinking this is a good thing because the ice cream is full of crap they don't need! i look forward to reading your updates on this! i figure i'm saving us about $600 or more a month by doing this which just may keep our budget in check! it’s been about a month since i’ve done any shopping. the only downfall is the kids not getting any fresh fruit but other than that, it’s been going pretty well.

i’m still not back to my normal self mentally or i’d be making all sorts of crackers and such so they wouldn’t miss the things we normally get. however, i’ve been popping a lot of popcorn to replace the gallons of ice cream they would go through…i’m thinking this is a good thing because the ice cream is full of crap they don’t need!

i look forward to reading your updates on this! i figure i’m saving us about $600 or more a month by doing this which just may keep our budget in check!

]]> By: Carla http://twofroghome.com/2009/09/the-6-month-no-grocery-buying-self-challenge/#comment-6553 Carla Sat, 17 Oct 2009 21:33:15 +0000 http://twofroghome.com/?p=2474#comment-6553 Whew! I was worried... :) Whew! I was worried… :)

]]> By: Kathie http://twofroghome.com/2009/09/the-6-month-no-grocery-buying-self-challenge/#comment-6552 Kathie Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:39:50 +0000 http://twofroghome.com/?p=2474#comment-6552 The challenge is for human food only. Though we bought a bag of cat food before October 1st at Costco - its 25lbs and will probably last the cats 6 months, we will however buy it if we need it. The challenge is for human food only. Though we bought a bag of cat food before October 1st at Costco – its 25lbs and will probably last the cats 6 months, we will however buy it if we need it.

]]> By: Carla http://twofroghome.com/2009/09/the-6-month-no-grocery-buying-self-challenge/#comment-6551 Carla Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:36:43 +0000 http://twofroghome.com/?p=2474#comment-6551 what about kitty food?!?! what about kitty food?!?!

]]> By: teresanoelleroberts http://twofroghome.com/2009/09/the-6-month-no-grocery-buying-self-challenge/#comment-6550 teresanoelleroberts Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:30:33 +0000 http://twofroghome.com/?p=2474#comment-6550 Well, you could brew your own, but you probably don't have hops on hand. Though it's still a few days until October 1... Well, you could brew your own, but you probably don’t have hops on hand. Though it’s still a few days until October 1…

]]> By: Kathie http://twofroghome.com/2009/09/the-6-month-no-grocery-buying-self-challenge/#comment-6549 Kathie Mon, 21 Sep 2009 12:15:42 +0000 http://twofroghome.com/?p=2474#comment-6549 Both Jeff and I have expressed interest in home beer brewing and it might be something we tackle next year. I know I'll be sending e-mails your way for help if we do get into it. Both Jeff and I have expressed interest in home beer brewing and it might be something we tackle next year. I know I’ll be sending e-mails your way for help if we do get into it.

]]> By: karin http://twofroghome.com/2009/09/the-6-month-no-grocery-buying-self-challenge/#comment-6548 karin Mon, 21 Sep 2009 11:02:07 +0000 http://twofroghome.com/?p=2474#comment-6548 Kathie, you could ask for a home brewing kit for Christmas and make your own beer this winter. It is very economical and quite yummy. My husband is the brewer here. He uses just a little corn sugar but the rest f the beer usually uses local sugars ( fruits). The taste is not so fruity as some commercial beers. We have also started growing our own hops and harvestd our first cop yesterday. That is a yummy smell... Kathie, you could ask for a home brewing kit for Christmas and make your own beer this winter. It is very economical and quite yummy. My husband is the brewer here. He uses just a little corn sugar but the rest f the beer usually uses local sugars ( fruits). The taste is not so fruity as some commercial beers.

We have also started growing our own hops and harvestd our first cop yesterday. That is a yummy smell…

]]> By: Gill http://twofroghome.com/2009/09/the-6-month-no-grocery-buying-self-challenge/#comment-6547 Gill Sun, 20 Sep 2009 22:56:11 +0000 http://twofroghome.com/?p=2474#comment-6547 thanks for answering my question, Gill thanks for answering my question,

Gill

]]> By: Kathie http://twofroghome.com/2009/09/the-6-month-no-grocery-buying-self-challenge/#comment-6546 Kathie Sun, 20 Sep 2009 21:04:17 +0000 http://twofroghome.com/?p=2474#comment-6546 Gill, I use the chicken feet to make and can chicken stock. The feet make the most wonderful & richly flavored stock. Gill, I use the chicken feet to make and can chicken stock. The feet make the most wonderful & richly flavored stock.

]]> By: Kathie http://twofroghome.com/2009/09/the-6-month-no-grocery-buying-self-challenge/#comment-6545 Kathie Sun, 20 Sep 2009 21:03:26 +0000 http://twofroghome.com/?p=2474#comment-6545 Rose, I have read that book and it is quite inspiring. Rose, I have read that book and it is quite inspiring.

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