NPR reported recently that Walmart {one of the largest grocery chains in the country} will be testing out selling ugly produce in 300 Florida stores. Ugly or imperfect produce is nothing new {which you already know if you garden}. Every year, an unfathomable amount of produce goes to waste because it doesn’t look the part Read More >>
Mormons, Walmart, Monsanto and Shiny New Cupboards
Waking up on a Sunday morning to find hate mail in your inbox… is just lame. I found this gem in there this morning: I am a father of two young boys, a husband, a stay-at-home dad, a farmer, a business owner, an insurance agent, the primary grocery buyer for the family,. we are very Read More >>
Walmart to Ban 10 Chemicals From Their Stores
I stumbled across an article the other day about Walmart banning 10 toxic chemicals from all of the fragrances, cosmetics, household cleaners, and personal care products sold in their stores. Now, I don’t particularly like shopping at Walmart, but I thought this was pretty cool. The ban is completely voluntary, after listening to requests by Read More >>
Week #43 On One Hundred Dollars A Month
This week I had 3 transactions. I actually DO BELIEVE I can make it to the end of the year without going over budget if I really apply myself. Or is it distract myself? Hmm. I think distraction is going to be key in the upcoming weeks ahead. Here is the skinny on what I Read More >>
Week # 16 on one hundred dollars a month…
After a few quick math calculations last week I figure out I was $26.55 over budget for the year. If I want to stay on track with my goal of averaging $100 a month for all my food and groceries this year… I’ll need to stop spending so much money. Deal or no deal… I Read More >>