Re: what are you doing to save at the supermarket

[Guest guest]

Sharon,

Some small things for me:

planning for leftovers--trying to make sure I don't throw items away (we do have

them at least 1-2 nights per week)

making an even more conscious effort NOT to eat out (we never did much anyway,

but reserving it for maybe 1 meal per week for the kids and a nice meal out for

me and my spouse every couple weeks or so)

making sure I buy staples at my cheapest place (for me locally, Aldi or

Woodmans)

adding more beans--we try to have them at least 1-2 times per week and really

make a meal of them

TRYING hard to shop in my cabinets--I admit I'm not the best at using up all I

have (like the feeling of whipping up a meal on a whim, which I do) but I'm

trying to make sure I incorporate my already purchased items into my weekly meal

plan prior to heading to the store at all.

There's a few for me.

Kerry Regnier, MPH, RD, LDN

Batavia, IL

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Subject: what are you doing to save at the supermarket

I'm curious about what you all are doing (if anything) to save money on food

purchases. Using more coupons? Reading the sales on Wednesdays? Changing

where you shop for food? Buying store brands? Switching to less expensive cuts

of meat, fish, etc.? Using canned veggies? Buying in bulk when on sale?

There are just two of us so I haven't done much of anything. I'm trying to

avoid some of those impulse buys....the ones that tempt me when I go to places

like Whole Foods. You know, when you start going up and down the aisles

noticing new products, wondering what they are, how they taste, what you can do

with them. I'm trying to use up what's in the house before I buy a new batch of

anything.

That's really about it.

So, as I said...just curious. I know all the recommendations we might make

to our clients but want to know what you are actually doing.

Thanks!

Sharon Salomon, M.S., R.D.

1924 East Flynn Lane

Phoenix, AZ

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[Guest guest]

Hi Sharon,

This is a great and timely question. I have been choosing cheaper

ingredients and shopping at the Walmart Superstore more. I try to stock up

on pantry/frozen items like lentils, rice, chicken breast, fish, pasta,

pasta sauce, etc when they are on sale. And we don't eat out - not that we

ever did that much because I love to cook and like to control the sodium and

fat content of my food!! We don't eat a lot of meat - many meals are

vegetarian so they are cheap to begin with.

Also, I tend to stretch out the shopping days a lot more. A lot of times,

when you think you need to go to the store you can eat more of what you have

on hand.

Also, I stopped stopping for coffee at Starbucks - that adds up!

> I'm curious about what you all are doing (if anything) to save money on

> food

> purchases. Using more coupons? Reading the sales on Wednesdays? Changing

> where you shop for food? Buying store brands? Switching to less expensive

> cuts

> of meat, fish, etc.? Using canned veggies? Buying in bulk when on sale?

> There are just two of us so I haven't done much of anything. I'm trying to

> avoid some of those impulse buys....the ones that tempt me when I go to

> places

> like Whole Foods. You know, when you start going up and down the aisles

> noticing new products, wondering what they are, how they taste, what you

> can do

> with them. I'm trying to use up what's in the house before I buy a new

> batch of

> anything.

> That's really about it.

> So, as I said...just curious. I know all the recommendations we might make

> to our clients but want to know what you are actually doing.

> Thanks!

>

> Sharon Salomon, M.S., R.D.

> 1924 East Flynn Lane

> Phoenix, AZ

>

> _http://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonsalomon_

> (http://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonsalomon)

> http://diaryofadietingdietitian.blogspot.com

> **************A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy

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[Guest guest]

Hi Sharon,

This is a great and timely question. I have been choosing cheaper

ingredients and shopping at the Walmart Superstore more. I try to stock up

on pantry/frozen items like lentils, rice, chicken breast, fish, pasta,

pasta sauce, etc when they are on sale. And we don't eat out - not that we

ever did that much because I love to cook and like to control the sodium and

fat content of my food!! We don't eat a lot of meat - many meals are

vegetarian so they are cheap to begin with.

Also, I tend to stretch out the shopping days a lot more. A lot of times,

when you think you need to go to the store you can eat more of what you have

on hand.

Also, I stopped stopping for coffee at Starbucks - that adds up!

> I'm curious about what you all are doing (if anything) to save money on

> food

> purchases. Using more coupons? Reading the sales on Wednesdays? Changing

> where you shop for food? Buying store brands? Switching to less expensive

> cuts

> of meat, fish, etc.? Using canned veggies? Buying in bulk when on sale?

> There are just two of us so I haven't done much of anything. I'm trying to

> avoid some of those impulse buys....the ones that tempt me when I go to

> places

> like Whole Foods. You know, when you start going up and down the aisles

> noticing new products, wondering what they are, how they taste, what you

> can do

> with them. I'm trying to use up what's in the house before I buy a new

> batch of

> anything.

> That's really about it.

> So, as I said...just curious. I know all the recommendations we might make

> to our clients but want to know what you are actually doing.

> Thanks!

>

> Sharon Salomon, M.S., R.D.

> 1924 East Flynn Lane

> Phoenix, AZ

>

> _http://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonsalomon_

> (http://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonsalomon)

> http://diaryofadietingdietitian.blogspot.com

> **************A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy

>

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[Guest guest]

Hi Sharon,

This is a great and timely question. I have been choosing cheaper

ingredients and shopping at the Walmart Superstore more. I try to stock up

on pantry/frozen items like lentils, rice, chicken breast, fish, pasta,

pasta sauce, etc when they are on sale. And we don't eat out - not that we

ever did that much because I love to cook and like to control the sodium and

fat content of my food!! We don't eat a lot of meat - many meals are

vegetarian so they are cheap to begin with.

Also, I tend to stretch out the shopping days a lot more. A lot of times,

when you think you need to go to the store you can eat more of what you have

on hand.

Also, I stopped stopping for coffee at Starbucks - that adds up!

> I'm curious about what you all are doing (if anything) to save money on

> food

> purchases. Using more coupons? Reading the sales on Wednesdays? Changing

> where you shop for food? Buying store brands? Switching to less expensive

> cuts

> of meat, fish, etc.? Using canned veggies? Buying in bulk when on sale?

> There are just two of us so I haven't done much of anything. I'm trying to

> avoid some of those impulse buys....the ones that tempt me when I go to

> places

> like Whole Foods. You know, when you start going up and down the aisles

> noticing new products, wondering what they are, how they taste, what you

> can do

> with them. I'm trying to use up what's in the house before I buy a new

> batch of

> anything.

> That's really about it.

> So, as I said...just curious. I know all the recommendations we might make

> to our clients but want to know what you are actually doing.

> Thanks!

>

> Sharon Salomon, M.S., R.D.

> 1924 East Flynn Lane

> Phoenix, AZ

>

> _http://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonsalomon_

> (http://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonsalomon)

> http://diaryofadietingdietitian.blogspot.com

> **************A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy

>

> steps!

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[Guest guest]

I am a coupon fanatic. I use them and then compare them to specials. (I

don't buy a product just because it has a coupon - must be a great deal) I

actually moderate a deals site. I buy very little meat and have increased

beans for health reasons so that is a big savings. I also shop at a regular

Target (they have their own food coupons which can be used at a regular

Target or SuperTarget) and then stack with manufacturers coupons. I also do

this at my Food Lion (stack their and manufacturers coupons)

You can also find some great food deals at drugstores - I shop CVS and

Walgreens. For example some real great deals on nuts and coffee.

I send emails almost daily with some of the deals I find - feel free to send

me your email if you are interested.

> I'm curious about what you all are doing (if anything) to save money on

> food

> purchases. Using more coupons? Reading the sales on Wednesdays? Changing

> where you shop for food? Buying store brands? Switching to less expensive

> cuts

> of meat, fish, etc.? Using canned veggies? Buying in bulk when on sale?

> There are just two of us so I haven't done much of anything. I'm trying to

> avoid some of those impulse buys....the ones that tempt me when I go to

> places

> like Whole Foods. You know, when you start going up and down the aisles

> noticing new products, wondering what they are, how they taste, what you

> can do

> with them. I'm trying to use up what's in the house before I buy a new

> batch of

> anything.

> That's really about it.

> So, as I said...just curious. I know all the recommendations we might make

> to our clients but want to know what you are actually doing.

> Thanks!

>

> Sharon Salomon, M.S., R.D.

> 1924 East Flynn Lane

> Phoenix, AZ

>

> _http://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonsalomon_

> (http://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonsalomon)

> http://diaryofadietingdietitian.blogspot.com

> **************A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy

>

> steps!

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[Guest guest]

I don't use many manufacture coupons because I don't care for most of the

products. I don't buy many prepared foods. But I buy a lot of my food at Trader

Joes and find it much less expensive than the big chains. I am willing to pay

more for the small amount of meat and chicken we consume and prefer organic and

grass fed. Preplannign meals (just like we tell our clients) and utlizing

leftovers really helps.

Judy D. Simon MS, RD, CD, CHES

Clinic Dietitian/Nutritionist

University of Washington Medical Center-Roosevelt Campus

Campus mail: box 354700

4245 Roosevelt Way NE

Seattle, WA 98105-6902

Phone:

E-mail: jdsimon@...

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Re: what are you doing to save at the supermarket

I am a coupon fanatic. I use them and then compare them to specials. (I

don't buy a product just because it has a coupon - must be a great deal) I

actually moderate a deals site. I buy very little meat and have increased

beans for health reasons so that is a big savings. I also shop at a regular

Target (they have their own food coupons which can be used at a regular

Target or SuperTarget) and then stack with manufacturers coupons. I also do

this at my Food Lion (stack their and manufacturers coupons)

You can also find some great food deals at drugstores - I shop CVS and

Walgreens. For example some real great deals on nuts and coffee.

I send emails almost daily with some of the deals I find - feel free to send

me your email if you are interested.

> I'm curious about what you all are doing (if anything) to save money on

> food

> purchases. Using more coupons? Reading the sales on Wednesdays? Changing

> where you shop for food? Buying store brands? Switching to less expensive

> cuts

> of meat, fish, etc.? Using canned veggies? Buying in bulk when on sale?

> There are just two of us so I haven't done much of anything. I'm trying to

> avoid some of those impulse buys....the ones that tempt me when I go to

> places

> like Whole Foods. You know, when you start going up and down the aisles

> noticing new products, wondering what they are, how they taste, what you

> can do

> with them. I'm trying to use up what's in the house before I buy a new

> batch of

> anything.

> That's really about it.

> So, as I said...just curious. I know all the recommendations we might make

> to our clients but want to know what you are actually doing.

> Thanks!

>

> Sharon Salomon, M.S., R.D.

> 1924 East Flynn Lane

> Phoenix, AZ

>

> _http://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonsalomon_

> (http://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonsalomon)

> http://diaryofadietingdietitian.blogspot.com

> **************A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy

>

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[Guest guest]

I don't use many manufacture coupons because I don't care for most of the

products. I don't buy many prepared foods. But I buy a lot of my food at Trader

Joes and find it much less expensive than the big chains. I am willing to pay

more for the small amount of meat and chicken we consume and prefer organic and

grass fed. Preplannign meals (just like we tell our clients) and utlizing

leftovers really helps.

Judy D. Simon MS, RD, CD, CHES

Clinic Dietitian/Nutritionist

University of Washington Medical Center-Roosevelt Campus

Campus mail: box 354700

4245 Roosevelt Way NE

Seattle, WA 98105-6902

Phone:

E-mail: jdsimon@...

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Re: what are you doing to save at the supermarket

I am a coupon fanatic. I use them and then compare them to specials. (I

don't buy a product just because it has a coupon - must be a great deal) I

actually moderate a deals site. I buy very little meat and have increased

beans for health reasons so that is a big savings. I also shop at a regular

Target (they have their own food coupons which can be used at a regular

Target or SuperTarget) and then stack with manufacturers coupons. I also do

this at my Food Lion (stack their and manufacturers coupons)

You can also find some great food deals at drugstores - I shop CVS and

Walgreens. For example some real great deals on nuts and coffee.

I send emails almost daily with some of the deals I find - feel free to send

me your email if you are interested.

> I'm curious about what you all are doing (if anything) to save money on

> food

> purchases. Using more coupons? Reading the sales on Wednesdays? Changing

> where you shop for food? Buying store brands? Switching to less expensive

> cuts

> of meat, fish, etc.? Using canned veggies? Buying in bulk when on sale?

> There are just two of us so I haven't done much of anything. I'm trying to

> avoid some of those impulse buys....the ones that tempt me when I go to

> places

> like Whole Foods. You know, when you start going up and down the aisles

> noticing new products, wondering what they are, how they taste, what you

> can do

> with them. I'm trying to use up what's in the house before I buy a new

> batch of

> anything.

> That's really about it.

> So, as I said...just curious. I know all the recommendations we might make

> to our clients but want to know what you are actually doing.

> Thanks!

>

> Sharon Salomon, M.S., R.D.

> 1924 East Flynn Lane

> Phoenix, AZ

>

> _http://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonsalomon_

> (http://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonsalomon)

> http://diaryofadietingdietitian.blogspot.com

> **************A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy

>

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[Guest guest]

Hello there,

 

 

www.thefreebieblogger.com

 

I use this website a lot to know the deals at different stores and then use the

coupons accordingly.

 

Thanks

Jigna

 

 

 

 

> I'm curious about what you all are doing (if anything) to save money on

> food

> purchases. Using more coupons? Reading the sales on Wednesdays? Changing

> where you shop for food? Buying store brands? Switching to less expensive

> cuts

> of meat, fish, etc.? Using canned veggies? Buying in bulk when on sale?

> There are just two of us so I haven't done much of anything. I'm trying to

> avoid some of those impulse buys....the ones that tempt me when I go to

> places

> like Whole Foods. You know, when you start going up and down the aisles

> noticing new products, wondering what they are, how they taste, what you

> can do

> with them. I'm trying to use up what's in the house before I buy a new

> batch of

> anything.

> That's really about it.

> So, as I said...just curious. I know all the recommendations we might make

> to our clients but want to know what you are actually doing.

> Thanks!

>

> Sharon Salomon, M.S., R.D.

> 1924 East Flynn Lane

> Phoenix, AZ

>

> _http://www.linkedin .com/in/sharonsa lomon_

> (http://www.linkedin .com/in/sharonsa lomon)

> http://diaryofadiet ingdietitian. blogspot. com

> ************ **A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy

>

> steps!

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[Guest guest]

Hello there,

 

 

www.thefreebieblogger.com

 

I use this website a lot to know the deals at different stores and then use the

coupons accordingly.

 

Thanks

Jigna

 

 

 

 

> I'm curious about what you all are doing (if anything) to save money on

> food

> purchases. Using more coupons? Reading the sales on Wednesdays? Changing

> where you shop for food? Buying store brands? Switching to less expensive

> cuts

> of meat, fish, etc.? Using canned veggies? Buying in bulk when on sale?

> There are just two of us so I haven't done much of anything. I'm trying to

> avoid some of those impulse buys....the ones that tempt me when I go to

> places

> like Whole Foods. You know, when you start going up and down the aisles

> noticing new products, wondering what they are, how they taste, what you

> can do

> with them. I'm trying to use up what's in the house before I buy a new

> batch of

> anything.

> That's really about it.

> So, as I said...just curious. I know all the recommendations we might make

> to our clients but want to know what you are actually doing.

> Thanks!

>

> Sharon Salomon, M.S., R.D.

> 1924 East Flynn Lane

> Phoenix, AZ

>

> _http://www.linkedin .com/in/sharonsa lomon_

> (http://www.linkedin .com/in/sharonsa lomon)

> http://diaryofadiet ingdietitian. blogspot. com

> ************ **A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy

>

> steps!

> (

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>

[Guest guest]

Hello there,

 

 

www.thefreebieblogger.com

 

I use this website a lot to know the deals at different stores and then use the

coupons accordingly.

 

Thanks

Jigna

 

 

 

 

> I'm curious about what you all are doing (if anything) to save money on

> food

> purchases. Using more coupons? Reading the sales on Wednesdays? Changing

> where you shop for food? Buying store brands? Switching to less expensive

> cuts

> of meat, fish, etc.? Using canned veggies? Buying in bulk when on sale?

> There are just two of us so I haven't done much of anything. I'm trying to

> avoid some of those impulse buys....the ones that tempt me when I go to

> places

> like Whole Foods. You know, when you start going up and down the aisles

> noticing new products, wondering what they are, how they taste, what you

> can do

> with them. I'm trying to use up what's in the house before I buy a new

> batch of

> anything.

> That's really about it.

> So, as I said...just curious. I know all the recommendations we might make

> to our clients but want to know what you are actually doing.

> Thanks!

>

> Sharon Salomon, M.S., R.D.

> 1924 East Flynn Lane

> Phoenix, AZ

>

> _http://www.linkedin .com/in/sharonsa lomon_

> (http://www.linkedin .com/in/sharonsa lomon)

> http://diaryofadiet ingdietitian. blogspot. com

> ************ **A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy

>

> steps!

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[Guest guest]

Hi Sharon,

What a timely topic!

I am shopping sales, sales, sales and plan my meals around them! Recently a

local supermarket had spaghetti sauce on salt, $1 a jar. I bought 10 and stored

them. Tuna fish on sale...same thing. I don't buy and meat/chicken/seafood

that is not on sale. Ditto for fruits and vegetables. This week I am eating

grapes, oranges, asparagus, carrots, avocados and broccoli. Living on the

coast of Maine, I buy seafood direct from the boat as much as I can. Recently

the bottom fell out of the lobster market. I bought 30 pounds of fresh lobster

for $2 a pound. I cooked them, picked them out and seal-a mealed the cooked

lobster meat.

Like others I am using up leftovers rather than throwing them out. I am

clipping coupons and really USING them! Like others I only clip coupons for

items I generally buy. I am buying some off brands for a savings but some

labels I just won't back away from. I study all the sales flyers weekly

including my 2 local supermarkets, Walgreens, Rite Aid, Walmart (no supercenter

here yet) and make a list of items I will buy that week. To save gas I plan my

trips in town and don't make frivilous trips for this and that. I usually keep

a well stocked kitchen but am really watching my inventory carefully. I buy

spices at the local health food store (much less expensive and fresher).

I love to cook and generally will cook any number of ethnic foods that call for

many and sometimes pricy ingredients. I have backed off that and only cook

basic foods and leave the ethnic for a special occasion.

Cece

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Hi Sharon,

What a timely topic!

I am shopping sales, sales, sales and plan my meals around them! Recently a

local supermarket had spaghetti sauce on salt, $1 a jar. I bought 10 and stored

them. Tuna fish on sale...same thing. I don't buy and meat/chicken/seafood

that is not on sale. Ditto for fruits and vegetables. This week I am eating

grapes, oranges, asparagus, carrots, avocados and broccoli. Living on the

coast of Maine, I buy seafood direct from the boat as much as I can. Recently

the bottom fell out of the lobster market. I bought 30 pounds of fresh lobster

for $2 a pound. I cooked them, picked them out and seal-a mealed the cooked

lobster meat.

Like others I am using up leftovers rather than throwing them out. I am

clipping coupons and really USING them! Like others I only clip coupons for

items I generally buy. I am buying some off brands for a savings but some

labels I just won't back away from. I study all the sales flyers weekly

including my 2 local supermarkets, Walgreens, Rite Aid, Walmart (no supercenter

here yet) and make a list of items I will buy that week. To save gas I plan my

trips in town and don't make frivilous trips for this and that. I usually keep

a well stocked kitchen but am really watching my inventory carefully. I buy

spices at the local health food store (much less expensive and fresher).

I love to cook and generally will cook any number of ethnic foods that call for

many and sometimes pricy ingredients. I have backed off that and only cook

basic foods and leave the ethnic for a special occasion.

Cece

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[Guest guest]

I have tried all of these suggestions. Sometimes they work great, and at

other times they don't. If you haven't tried any of the above suggestions

before, you will save quite a bit. It just depends on what is going on in

your life. In addition to those suggestions, what has been most effective

for me are three things:

1) Learn the prices for the main items you buy. Some people make price books

(google for instructions). I don't. I just get used to the prices. Which

leads to the next point,

2) Set an upper cost limit for pricier items. I don't go past a certain

dollar amount on some items. I had to readjust when I moved to a different

part of the country (right when food prices were soaring), but it doesn't

take long to do that. Either adjust or go hungry :-)

3) Pay all in cash. I always take out less than my budgeted amount. It helps

me stick to what I really need and if I forget anything (and I usually do),

I still have some money left to get those things later on.

Renata Mangrum, MPH, RD.

http://nurturingnotes.blogspot.com

http://infantfeedinghistory.blogspot.com

http://www.linkedin.com/in/renatamangrum

On Wed, Mar 4, 2009 at 2:05 PM, Cece Ohmart wrote:

> Hi Sharon,

> What a timely topic!

> I am shopping sales, sales, sales and plan my meals around them! Recently a

> local supermarket had spaghetti sauce on salt, $1 a jar. I bought 10 and

> stored them. Tuna fish on sale...same thing. I don't buy and

> meat/chicken/seafood that is not on sale. Ditto for fruits and vegetables.

> This week I am eating grapes, oranges, asparagus, carrots, avocados and

> broccoli. Living on the coast of Maine, I buy seafood direct from the boat

> as much as I can. Recently the bottom fell out of the lobster market. I

> bought 30 pounds of fresh lobster for $2 a pound. I cooked them, picked them

> out and seal-a mealed the cooked lobster meat.

> Like others I am using up leftovers rather than throwing them out. I am

> clipping coupons and really USING them! Like others I only clip coupons for

> items I generally buy. I am buying some off brands for a savings but some

> labels I just won't back away from. I study all the sales flyers weekly

> including my 2 local supermarkets, Walgreens, Rite Aid, Walmart (no

> supercenter here yet) and make a list of items I will buy that week. To save

> gas I plan my trips in town and don't make frivilous trips for this and

> that. I usually keep a well stocked kitchen but am really watching my

> inventory carefully. I buy spices at the local health food store (much less

> expensive and fresher).

> I love to cook and generally will cook any number of ethnic foods that call

> for many and sometimes pricy ingredients. I have backed off that and only

> cook basic foods and leave the ethnic for a special occasion.

>

> Cece

> This message is intended for the use of the addressee only and may contain

> information that is privileged and confidential. If you are not the intended

> recipient of this message, be notified that any dissemination or use of this

> message is strictly prohibited. Un-intended transmission does not constitute

> waiver of attorney-client privilege or any other privilege. If you have

> received this message in error, please delete all copies of the message and

> its attachments and notify the sender immediately. Thank you.

>

>

[Guest guest]

I have tried all of these suggestions. Sometimes they work great, and at

other times they don't. If you haven't tried any of the above suggestions

before, you will save quite a bit. It just depends on what is going on in

your life. In addition to those suggestions, what has been most effective

for me are three things:

1) Learn the prices for the main items you buy. Some people make price books

(google for instructions). I don't. I just get used to the prices. Which

leads to the next point,

2) Set an upper cost limit for pricier items. I don't go past a certain

dollar amount on some items. I had to readjust when I moved to a different

part of the country (right when food prices were soaring), but it doesn't

take long to do that. Either adjust or go hungry :-)

3) Pay all in cash. I always take out less than my budgeted amount. It helps

me stick to what I really need and if I forget anything (and I usually do),

I still have some money left to get those things later on.

Renata Mangrum, MPH, RD.

http://nurturingnotes.blogspot.com

http://infantfeedinghistory.blogspot.com

http://www.linkedin.com/in/renatamangrum

On Wed, Mar 4, 2009 at 2:05 PM, Cece Ohmart wrote:

> Hi Sharon,

> What a timely topic!

> I am shopping sales, sales, sales and plan my meals around them! Recently a

> local supermarket had spaghetti sauce on salt, $1 a jar. I bought 10 and

> stored them. Tuna fish on sale...same thing. I don't buy and

> meat/chicken/seafood that is not on sale. Ditto for fruits and vegetables.

> This week I am eating grapes, oranges, asparagus, carrots, avocados and

> broccoli. Living on the coast of Maine, I buy seafood direct from the boat

> as much as I can. Recently the bottom fell out of the lobster market. I

> bought 30 pounds of fresh lobster for $2 a pound. I cooked them, picked them

> out and seal-a mealed the cooked lobster meat.

> Like others I am using up leftovers rather than throwing them out. I am

> clipping coupons and really USING them! Like others I only clip coupons for

> items I generally buy. I am buying some off brands for a savings but some

> labels I just won't back away from. I study all the sales flyers weekly

> including my 2 local supermarkets, Walgreens, Rite Aid, Walmart (no

> supercenter here yet) and make a list of items I will buy that week. To save

> gas I plan my trips in town and don't make frivilous trips for this and

> that. I usually keep a well stocked kitchen but am really watching my

> inventory carefully. I buy spices at the local health food store (much less

> expensive and fresher).

> I love to cook and generally will cook any number of ethnic foods that call

> for many and sometimes pricy ingredients. I have backed off that and only

> cook basic foods and leave the ethnic for a special occasion.

>

> Cece

> This message is intended for the use of the addressee only and may contain

> information that is privileged and confidential. If you are not the intended

> recipient of this message, be notified that any dissemination or use of this

> message is strictly prohibited. Un-intended transmission does not constitute

> waiver of attorney-client privilege or any other privilege. If you have

> received this message in error, please delete all copies of the message and

> its attachments and notify the sender immediately. Thank you.

>

>

[Guest guest]

I have tried all of these suggestions. Sometimes they work great, and at

other times they don't. If you haven't tried any of the above suggestions

before, you will save quite a bit. It just depends on what is going on in

your life. In addition to those suggestions, what has been most effective

for me are three things:

1) Learn the prices for the main items you buy. Some people make price books

(google for instructions). I don't. I just get used to the prices. Which

leads to the next point,

2) Set an upper cost limit for pricier items. I don't go past a certain

dollar amount on some items. I had to readjust when I moved to a different

part of the country (right when food prices were soaring), but it doesn't

take long to do that. Either adjust or go hungry :-)

3) Pay all in cash. I always take out less than my budgeted amount. It helps

me stick to what I really need and if I forget anything (and I usually do),

I still have some money left to get those things later on.

Renata Mangrum, MPH, RD.

http://nurturingnotes.blogspot.com

http://infantfeedinghistory.blogspot.com

http://www.linkedin.com/in/renatamangrum

On Wed, Mar 4, 2009 at 2:05 PM, Cece Ohmart wrote:

> Hi Sharon,

> What a timely topic!

> I am shopping sales, sales, sales and plan my meals around them! Recently a

> local supermarket had spaghetti sauce on salt, $1 a jar. I bought 10 and

> stored them. Tuna fish on sale...same thing. I don't buy and

> meat/chicken/seafood that is not on sale. Ditto for fruits and vegetables.

> This week I am eating grapes, oranges, asparagus, carrots, avocados and

> broccoli. Living on the coast of Maine, I buy seafood direct from the boat

> as much as I can. Recently the bottom fell out of the lobster market. I

> bought 30 pounds of fresh lobster for $2 a pound. I cooked them, picked them

> out and seal-a mealed the cooked lobster meat.

> Like others I am using up leftovers rather than throwing them out. I am

> clipping coupons and really USING them! Like others I only clip coupons for

> items I generally buy. I am buying some off brands for a savings but some

> labels I just won't back away from. I study all the sales flyers weekly

> including my 2 local supermarkets, Walgreens, Rite Aid, Walmart (no

> supercenter here yet) and make a list of items I will buy that week. To save

> gas I plan my trips in town and don't make frivilous trips for this and

> that. I usually keep a well stocked kitchen but am really watching my

> inventory carefully. I buy spices at the local health food store (much less

> expensive and fresher).

> I love to cook and generally will cook any number of ethnic foods that call

> for many and sometimes pricy ingredients. I have backed off that and only

> cook basic foods and leave the ethnic for a special occasion.

>

> Cece

> This message is intended for the use of the addressee only and may contain

> information that is privileged and confidential. If you are not the intended

> recipient of this message, be notified that any dissemination or use of this

> message is strictly prohibited. Un-intended transmission does not constitute

> waiver of attorney-client privilege or any other privilege. If you have

> received this message in error, please delete all copies of the message and

> its attachments and notify the sender immediately. Thank you.

>

>

[Guest guest]

I'm sending my mom to visit you and buy lobsters to bring back to Kansas!

Someone on my FoodWine list said they new someone who got iodine toxicity

from eating lots of lobster while on vacation. I don't know if it's true or

possible, but it's my mom's dream to see if it is possible.

.... now in Kansas

On Wed, Mar 4, 2009 at 1:05 PM, Cece Ohmart wrote:

> Hi Sharon,

> What a timely topic!

> I am shopping sales, sales, sales and plan my meals around them! Recently

> a local supermarket had spaghetti sauce on salt, $1 a jar. I bought 10 and

> stored them. Tuna fish on sale...same thing. I don't buy and

> meat/chicken/seafood that is not on sale. Ditto for fruits and vegetables.

> This week I am eating grapes, oranges, asparagus, carrots, avocados and

> broccoli. Living on the coast of Maine, I buy seafood direct from the boat

> as much as I can. Recently the bottom fell out of the lobster market. I

> bought 30 pounds of fresh lobster for $2 a pound. I cooked them, picked

> them out and seal-a mealed the cooked lobster meat.

> Like others I am using up leftovers rather than throwing them out. I am

> clipping coupons and really USING them! Like others I only clip coupons for

> items I generally buy. I am buying some off brands for a savings but some

> labels I just won't back away from. I study all the sales flyers weekly

> including my 2 local supermarkets, Walgreens, Rite Aid, Walmart (no

> supercenter here yet) and make a list of items I will buy that week. To

> save gas I plan my trips in town and don't make frivilous trips for this and

> that. I usually keep a well stocked kitchen but am really watching my

> inventory carefully. I buy spices at the local health food store (much less

> expensive and fresher).

> I love to cook and generally will cook any number of ethnic foods that call

> for many and sometimes pricy ingredients. I have backed off that and only

> cook basic foods and leave the ethnic for a special occasion.

>

> Cece

> This message is intended for the use of the addressee only and may contain

> information that is privileged and confidential. If you are not the

> intended recipient of this message, be notified that any dissemination or

> use of this message is strictly prohibited. Un-intended transmission does

> not constitute waiver of attorney-client privilege or any other privilege.

> If you have received this message in error, please delete all copies of the

> message and its attachments and notify the sender immediately. Thank you.

>

>

> ------------------------------------

>

>

[Guest guest]

I'm sending my mom to visit you and buy lobsters to bring back to Kansas!

Someone on my FoodWine list said they new someone who got iodine toxicity

from eating lots of lobster while on vacation. I don't know if it's true or

possible, but it's my mom's dream to see if it is possible.

.... now in Kansas

On Wed, Mar 4, 2009 at 1:05 PM, Cece Ohmart wrote:

> Hi Sharon,

> What a timely topic!

> I am shopping sales, sales, sales and plan my meals around them! Recently

> a local supermarket had spaghetti sauce on salt, $1 a jar. I bought 10 and

> stored them. Tuna fish on sale...same thing. I don't buy and

> meat/chicken/seafood that is not on sale. Ditto for fruits and vegetables.

> This week I am eating grapes, oranges, asparagus, carrots, avocados and

> broccoli. Living on the coast of Maine, I buy seafood direct from the boat

> as much as I can. Recently the bottom fell out of the lobster market. I

> bought 30 pounds of fresh lobster for $2 a pound. I cooked them, picked

> them out and seal-a mealed the cooked lobster meat.

> Like others I am using up leftovers rather than throwing them out. I am

> clipping coupons and really USING them! Like others I only clip coupons for

> items I generally buy. I am buying some off brands for a savings but some

> labels I just won't back away from. I study all the sales flyers weekly

> including my 2 local supermarkets, Walgreens, Rite Aid, Walmart (no

> supercenter here yet) and make a list of items I will buy that week. To

> save gas I plan my trips in town and don't make frivilous trips for this and

> that. I usually keep a well stocked kitchen but am really watching my

> inventory carefully. I buy spices at the local health food store (much less

> expensive and fresher).

> I love to cook and generally will cook any number of ethnic foods that call

> for many and sometimes pricy ingredients. I have backed off that and only

> cook basic foods and leave the ethnic for a special occasion.

>

> Cece

> This message is intended for the use of the addressee only and may contain

> information that is privileged and confidential. If you are not the

> intended recipient of this message, be notified that any dissemination or

> use of this message is strictly prohibited. Un-intended transmission does

> not constitute waiver of attorney-client privilege or any other privilege.

> If you have received this message in error, please delete all copies of the

> message and its attachments and notify the sender immediately. Thank you.

>

>

> ------------------------------------

>

>

[Guest guest]

I'm sending my mom to visit you and buy lobsters to bring back to Kansas!

Someone on my FoodWine list said they new someone who got iodine toxicity

from eating lots of lobster while on vacation. I don't know if it's true or

possible, but it's my mom's dream to see if it is possible.

.... now in Kansas

On Wed, Mar 4, 2009 at 1:05 PM, Cece Ohmart wrote:

> Hi Sharon,

> What a timely topic!

> I am shopping sales, sales, sales and plan my meals around them! Recently

> a local supermarket had spaghetti sauce on salt, $1 a jar. I bought 10 and

> stored them. Tuna fish on sale...same thing. I don't buy and

> meat/chicken/seafood that is not on sale. Ditto for fruits and vegetables.

> This week I am eating grapes, oranges, asparagus, carrots, avocados and

> broccoli. Living on the coast of Maine, I buy seafood direct from the boat

> as much as I can. Recently the bottom fell out of the lobster market. I

> bought 30 pounds of fresh lobster for $2 a pound. I cooked them, picked

> them out and seal-a mealed the cooked lobster meat.

> Like others I am using up leftovers rather than throwing them out. I am

> clipping coupons and really USING them! Like others I only clip coupons for

> items I generally buy. I am buying some off brands for a savings but some

> labels I just won't back away from. I study all the sales flyers weekly

> including my 2 local supermarkets, Walgreens, Rite Aid, Walmart (no

> supercenter here yet) and make a list of items I will buy that week. To

> save gas I plan my trips in town and don't make frivilous trips for this and

> that. I usually keep a well stocked kitchen but am really watching my

> inventory carefully. I buy spices at the local health food store (much less

> expensive and fresher).

> I love to cook and generally will cook any number of ethnic foods that call

> for many and sometimes pricy ingredients. I have backed off that and only

> cook basic foods and leave the ethnic for a special occasion.

>

> Cece

> This message is intended for the use of the addressee only and may contain

> information that is privileged and confidential. If you are not the

> intended recipient of this message, be notified that any dissemination or

> use of this message is strictly prohibited. Un-intended transmission does

> not constitute waiver of attorney-client privilege or any other privilege.

> If you have received this message in error, please delete all copies of the

> message and its attachments and notify the sender immediately. Thank you.

>

>

> ------------------------------------

>

>

[Guest guest]

I have always used coupons, always checked the specials, get email from my

supermarkets. I have wonderful storage so I stock up on things that I use alot

when on sale. Only canned veggies I use are tomatoes, artichokes, beans, and the

store brands are fine especiallly now that they have increased their organic

selections.

 I try to avoid Whole Foods as being on the checkout line always upsets

me...looking at what people have in their wagons...so much 'junk' food that they

believe is okay b/c they are buying it at Whole Foods. Having said that,

frequently the Whole Foods near my home in NYC is less expensive than my

neighborhood market. There are only 2 of us at home, but we have many many many

guests so I also shop at Costco.

Madalyn

________________________________

To: rd-usa

Cc: nedpg

Sent: Wednesday, March 4, 2009 11:31:02 AM

Subject: what are you doing to save at the supermarket

I'm curious about what you all are doing (if anything) to save money on food

purchases. Using more coupons? Reading the sales on Wednesdays? Changing

where you shop for food? Buying store brands? Switching to less expensive cuts

of meat, fish, etc.? Using canned veggies? Buying in bulk when on sale?

There are just two of us so I haven't done much of anything. I'm trying to

avoid some of those impulse buys....the ones that tempt me when I go to places

like Whole Foods. You know, when you start going up and down the aisles

noticing new products, wondering what they are, how they taste, what you can do

with them. I'm trying to use up what's in the house before I buy a new batch of

anything.

That's really about it.

So, as I said...just curious. I know all the recommendations we might make

to our clients but want to know what you are actually doing.

Thanks!

Sharon Salomon, M.S., R.D.

1924 East Flynn Lane

Phoenix, AZ

_http://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonsalomon_

(http://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonsalomon)

http://diaryofadiet ingdietitian. blogspot. com

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[Guest guest]

I have always used coupons, always checked the specials, get email from my

supermarkets. I have wonderful storage so I stock up on things that I use alot

when on sale. Only canned veggies I use are tomatoes, artichokes, beans, and the

store brands are fine especiallly now that they have increased their organic

selections.

 I try to avoid Whole Foods as being on the checkout line always upsets

me...looking at what people have in their wagons...so much 'junk' food that they

believe is okay b/c they are buying it at Whole Foods. Having said that,

frequently the Whole Foods near my home in NYC is less expensive than my

neighborhood market. There are only 2 of us at home, but we have many many many

guests so I also shop at Costco.

Madalyn

________________________________

To: rd-usa

Cc: nedpg

Sent: Wednesday, March 4, 2009 11:31:02 AM

Subject: what are you doing to save at the supermarket

I'm curious about what you all are doing (if anything) to save money on food

purchases. Using more coupons? Reading the sales on Wednesdays? Changing

where you shop for food? Buying store brands? Switching to less expensive cuts

of meat, fish, etc.? Using canned veggies? Buying in bulk when on sale?

There are just two of us so I haven't done much of anything. I'm trying to

avoid some of those impulse buys....the ones that tempt me when I go to places

like Whole Foods. You know, when you start going up and down the aisles

noticing new products, wondering what they are, how they taste, what you can do

with them. I'm trying to use up what's in the house before I buy a new batch of

anything.

That's really about it.

So, as I said...just curious. I know all the recommendations we might make

to our clients but want to know what you are actually doing.

Thanks!

Sharon Salomon, M.S., R.D.

1924 East Flynn Lane

Phoenix, AZ

_http://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonsalomon_

(http://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonsalomon)

http://diaryofadiet ingdietitian. blogspot. com

************ **A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy

steps!

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[Guest guest]

I have always used coupons, always checked the specials, get email from my

supermarkets. I have wonderful storage so I stock up on things that I use alot

when on sale. Only canned veggies I use are tomatoes, artichokes, beans, and the

store brands are fine especiallly now that they have increased their organic

selections.

 I try to avoid Whole Foods as being on the checkout line always upsets

me...looking at what people have in their wagons...so much 'junk' food that they

believe is okay b/c they are buying it at Whole Foods. Having said that,

frequently the Whole Foods near my home in NYC is less expensive than my

neighborhood market. There are only 2 of us at home, but we have many many many

guests so I also shop at Costco.

Madalyn

________________________________

To: rd-usa

Cc: nedpg

Sent: Wednesday, March 4, 2009 11:31:02 AM

Subject: what are you doing to save at the supermarket

I'm curious about what you all are doing (if anything) to save money on food

purchases. Using more coupons? Reading the sales on Wednesdays? Changing

where you shop for food? Buying store brands? Switching to less expensive cuts

of meat, fish, etc.? Using canned veggies? Buying in bulk when on sale?

There are just two of us so I haven't done much of anything. I'm trying to

avoid some of those impulse buys....the ones that tempt me when I go to places

like Whole Foods. You know, when you start going up and down the aisles

noticing new products, wondering what they are, how they taste, what you can do

with them. I'm trying to use up what's in the house before I buy a new batch of

anything.

That's really about it.

So, as I said...just curious. I know all the recommendations we might make

to our clients but want to know what you are actually doing.

Thanks!

Sharon Salomon, M.S., R.D.

1924 East Flynn Lane

Phoenix, AZ

_http://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonsalomon_

(http://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonsalomon)

http://diaryofadiet ingdietitian. blogspot. com

************ **A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy

steps!

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[Guest guest]

I do a $1000 grocery barge order twice a year to purchase staple can

goods, flour, pasta anything that is stable enough for a 1-2 month

ocean barge trip. I really do live in remote Alaska. Costco is great

but calls for a 375 mile airplane flight. I also get a produce box

shipped in by plane two times a month for $45 a pop it is still

cheaper then the local store prices. Lettuce is $1.99 a pound. Green

peppers are $2.00 each on sale. Milk is still $8.00 a gal but will

soon be going up to about $10.00 a gal when the new postal rates go

up. Eggs are $5.00 a dozen unless you buy repacked eggs. Repacked eggs

are the eggs that where not frozen in transit and still can be sold,

they are $3.00 a dozen. The one thing nice is I get all the free

salmon I can harvest by net on the beach. There are 5 variety of

berries native to the local area to pick. We have one local farmer who

grows wonderful lettuce, kale, potatoes and what ever other cold

weather crops will grow depending on the weather. I have also learned

how to butcher very large pieces of meat, bone in and that porcupine

is the perfect crock pot animal. So now when you go to the grocery

store smile at the abundance there is of cheap food that does not need

to be skinned and butchered. If you buy salmon just remember a red

salmon weighs an average of 11 pounds each, a king salmon can weigh up

to forty pounds and be up to four feet long. Try looking at five of

those laying on your kitchen floor, repeating to yourself that the

salmon will taste real good in the middle of winter. When I lived in

the lower forty-eight I bought simple foods and meals where usually

just a vegetable and meat. Lunches where leftovers not cold cuts.

Snack food was for weekends only and desserts where for holidays.

Cereal was cooked, only no instant or boxed. Bread was bought at the

local bakery store and in the summer I shopped the farmers market. I

did not buy extras. I bought large pieces of meat and cut them up into

several meals, there is only the two of us. I did splurge on fruit

buying individual pieces instead of the bags. So happy eat to you.

Jackie

> I have always used coupons, always checked the specials, get email

> from my supermarkets. I have wonderful storage so I stock up on

> things that I use alot when on sale. Only canned veggies I use are

> tomatoes, artichokes, beans, and the store brands are fine

> especiallly now that they have increased their organic selections.

>

> I try to avoid Whole Foods as being on the checkout line always

> upsets me...looking at what people have in their wagons...so much

> 'junk' food that they believe is okay b/c they are buying it at

> Whole Foods. Having said that, frequently the Whole Foods near my

> home in NYC is less expensive than my neighborhood market. There are

> only 2 of us at home, but we have many many many guests so I also

> shop at Costco.

>

> Madalyn

>

> ________________________________

>

> To: rd-usa

> Cc: nedpg

> Sent: Wednesday, March 4, 2009 11:31:02 AM

> Subject: what are you doing to save at the supermarket

>

> I'm curious about what you all are doing (if anything) to save money

> on food

> purchases. Using more coupons? Reading the sales on Wednesdays?

> Changing

> where you shop for food? Buying store brands? Switching to less

> expensive cuts

> of meat, fish, etc.? Using canned veggies? Buying in bulk when on

> sale?

> There are just two of us so I haven't done much of anything. I'm

> trying to

> avoid some of those impulse buys....the ones that tempt me when I go

> to places

> like Whole Foods. You know, when you start going up and down the

> aisles

> noticing new products, wondering what they are, how they taste, what

> you can do

> with them. I'm trying to use up what's in the house before I buy a

> new batch of

> anything.

> That's really about it.

> So, as I said...just curious. I know all the recommendations we

> might make

> to our clients but want to know what you are actually doing.

> Thanks!

>

> Sharon Salomon, M.S., R.D.

> 1924 East Flynn Lane

> Phoenix, AZ

>

> _http://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonsalomon_

> (http://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonsalomon)

> http://diaryofadiet ingdietitian. blogspot. com

> ************ **A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in

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[Guest guest]

I do a $1000 grocery barge order twice a year to purchase staple can

goods, flour, pasta anything that is stable enough for a 1-2 month

ocean barge trip. I really do live in remote Alaska. Costco is great

but calls for a 375 mile airplane flight. I also get a produce box

shipped in by plane two times a month for $45 a pop it is still

cheaper then the local store prices. Lettuce is $1.99 a pound. Green

peppers are $2.00 each on sale. Milk is still $8.00 a gal but will

soon be going up to about $10.00 a gal when the new postal rates go

up. Eggs are $5.00 a dozen unless you buy repacked eggs. Repacked eggs

are the eggs that where not frozen in transit and still can be sold,

they are $3.00 a dozen. The one thing nice is I get all the free

salmon I can harvest by net on the beach. There are 5 variety of

berries native to the local area to pick. We have one local farmer who

grows wonderful lettuce, kale, potatoes and what ever other cold

weather crops will grow depending on the weather. I have also learned

how to butcher very large pieces of meat, bone in and that porcupine

is the perfect crock pot animal. So now when you go to the grocery

store smile at the abundance there is of cheap food that does not need

to be skinned and butchered. If you buy salmon just remember a red

salmon weighs an average of 11 pounds each, a king salmon can weigh up

to forty pounds and be up to four feet long. Try looking at five of

those laying on your kitchen floor, repeating to yourself that the

salmon will taste real good in the middle of winter. When I lived in

the lower forty-eight I bought simple foods and meals where usually

just a vegetable and meat. Lunches where leftovers not cold cuts.

Snack food was for weekends only and desserts where for holidays.

Cereal was cooked, only no instant or boxed. Bread was bought at the

local bakery store and in the summer I shopped the farmers market. I

did not buy extras. I bought large pieces of meat and cut them up into

several meals, there is only the two of us. I did splurge on fruit

buying individual pieces instead of the bags. So happy eat to you.

Jackie

> I have always used coupons, always checked the specials, get email

> from my supermarkets. I have wonderful storage so I stock up on

> things that I use alot when on sale. Only canned veggies I use are

> tomatoes, artichokes, beans, and the store brands are fine

> especiallly now that they have increased their organic selections.

>

> I try to avoid Whole Foods as being on the checkout line always

> upsets me...looking at what people have in their wagons...so much

> 'junk' food that they believe is okay b/c they are buying it at

> Whole Foods. Having said that, frequently the Whole Foods near my

> home in NYC is less expensive than my neighborhood market. There are

> only 2 of us at home, but we have many many many guests so I also

> shop at Costco.

>

> Madalyn

>

> ________________________________

>

> To: rd-usa

> Cc: nedpg

> Sent: Wednesday, March 4, 2009 11:31:02 AM

> Subject: what are you doing to save at the supermarket

>

> I'm curious about what you all are doing (if anything) to save money

> on food

> purchases. Using more coupons? Reading the sales on Wednesdays?

> Changing

> where you shop for food? Buying store brands? Switching to less

> expensive cuts

> of meat, fish, etc.? Using canned veggies? Buying in bulk when on

> sale?

> There are just two of us so I haven't done much of anything. I'm

> trying to

> avoid some of those impulse buys....the ones that tempt me when I go

> to places

> like Whole Foods. You know, when you start going up and down the

> aisles

> noticing new products, wondering what they are, how they taste, what

> you can do

> with them. I'm trying to use up what's in the house before I buy a

> new batch of

> anything.

> That's really about it.

> So, as I said...just curious. I know all the recommendations we

> might make

> to our clients but want to know what you are actually doing.

> Thanks!

>

> Sharon Salomon, M.S., R.D.

> 1924 East Flynn Lane

> Phoenix, AZ

>

> _http://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonsalomon_

> (http://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonsalomon)

> http://diaryofadiet ingdietitian. blogspot. com

> ************ **A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in

> just 2 easy

> steps!

> (http://pr.atwola. com/promoclk/ 100126575x121995 7551x1201325337/

> aol?redir= http:%2F% 2Fwww.freecredit report.com% 2Fpm%2Fdefault.

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>

>

[Guest guest]

I do a $1000 grocery barge order twice a year to purchase staple can

goods, flour, pasta anything that is stable enough for a 1-2 month

ocean barge trip. I really do live in remote Alaska. Costco is great

but calls for a 375 mile airplane flight. I also get a produce box

shipped in by plane two times a month for $45 a pop it is still

cheaper then the local store prices. Lettuce is $1.99 a pound. Green

peppers are $2.00 each on sale. Milk is still $8.00 a gal but will

soon be going up to about $10.00 a gal when the new postal rates go

up. Eggs are $5.00 a dozen unless you buy repacked eggs. Repacked eggs

are the eggs that where not frozen in transit and still can be sold,

they are $3.00 a dozen. The one thing nice is I get all the free

salmon I can harvest by net on the beach. There are 5 variety of

berries native to the local area to pick. We have one local farmer who

grows wonderful lettuce, kale, potatoes and what ever other cold

weather crops will grow depending on the weather. I have also learned

how to butcher very large pieces of meat, bone in and that porcupine

is the perfect crock pot animal. So now when you go to the grocery

store smile at the abundance there is of cheap food that does not need

to be skinned and butchered. If you buy salmon just remember a red

salmon weighs an average of 11 pounds each, a king salmon can weigh up

to forty pounds and be up to four feet long. Try looking at five of

those laying on your kitchen floor, repeating to yourself that the

salmon will taste real good in the middle of winter. When I lived in

the lower forty-eight I bought simple foods and meals where usually

just a vegetable and meat. Lunches where leftovers not cold cuts.

Snack food was for weekends only and desserts where for holidays.

Cereal was cooked, only no instant or boxed. Bread was bought at the

local bakery store and in the summer I shopped the farmers market. I

did not buy extras. I bought large pieces of meat and cut them up into

several meals, there is only the two of us. I did splurge on fruit

buying individual pieces instead of the bags. So happy eat to you.

Jackie

> I have always used coupons, always checked the specials, get email

> from my supermarkets. I have wonderful storage so I stock up on

> things that I use alot when on sale. Only canned veggies I use are

> tomatoes, artichokes, beans, and the store brands are fine

> especiallly now that they have increased their organic selections.

>

> I try to avoid Whole Foods as being on the checkout line always

> upsets me...looking at what people have in their wagons...so much

> 'junk' food that they believe is okay b/c they are buying it at

> Whole Foods. Having said that, frequently the Whole Foods near my

> home in NYC is less expensive than my neighborhood market. There are

> only 2 of us at home, but we have many many many guests so I also

> shop at Costco.

>

> Madalyn

>

> ________________________________

>

> To: rd-usa

> Cc: nedpg

> Sent: Wednesday, March 4, 2009 11:31:02 AM

> Subject: what are you doing to save at the supermarket

>

> I'm curious about what you all are doing (if anything) to save money

> on food

> purchases. Using more coupons? Reading the sales on Wednesdays?

> Changing

> where you shop for food? Buying store brands? Switching to less

> expensive cuts

> of meat, fish, etc.? Using canned veggies? Buying in bulk when on

> sale?

> There are just two of us so I haven't done much of anything. I'm

> trying to

> avoid some of those impulse buys....the ones that tempt me when I go

> to places

> like Whole Foods. You know, when you start going up and down the

> aisles

> noticing new products, wondering what they are, how they taste, what

> you can do

> with them. I'm trying to use up what's in the house before I buy a

> new batch of

> anything.

> That's really about it.

> So, as I said...just curious. I know all the recommendations we

> might make

> to our clients but want to know what you are actually doing.

> Thanks!

>

> Sharon Salomon, M.S., R.D.

> 1924 East Flynn Lane

> Phoenix, AZ

>

> _http://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonsalomon_

> (http://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonsalomon)

> http://diaryofadiet ingdietitian. blogspot. com

> ************ **A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in

> just 2 easy

> steps!

> (http://pr.atwola. com/promoclk/ 100126575x121995 7551x1201325337/

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>

[Guest guest]

Jackie,

Can't say anything to top this eating and to me roughing it to survive

experience. Wow! I may have just starved by now if faced with the challenges

and the expense. I'd love to read more about your experiences as well as learn

more about the cost of living in Alaska.

Digna

what are you doing to save at the supermarket

>

> I'm curious about what you all are doing (if anything) to save money

> on food

> purchases. Using more coupons? Reading the sales on Wednesdays?

> Changing

> where you shop for food? Buying store brands? Switching to less

> expensive cuts

> of meat, fish, etc.? Using canned veggies? Buying in bulk when on

> sale?

> There are just two of us so I haven't done much of anything. I'm

> trying to

> avoid some of those impulse buys....the ones that tempt me when I go

> to places

> like Whole Foods. You know, when you start going up and down the

> aisles

> noticing new products, wondering what they are, how they taste, what

> you can do

> with them. I'm trying to use up what's in the house before I buy a

> new batch of

> anything.

> That's really about it.

> So, as I said...just curious. I know all the recommendations we

> might make

> to our clients but want to know what you are actually doing.

> Thanks!

>

> Sharon Salomon, M.S., R.D.

> 1924 East Flynn Lane

> Phoenix, AZ

>

> _http://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonsalomon_

> (http://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonsalomon)

> http://diaryofadiet ingdietitian. blogspot. com

> ************ **A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in

> just 2 easy

> steps!

> (http://pr.atwola. com/promoclk/ 100126575x121995 7551x1201325337/

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