Eating organic and healthier foods doesn’t have to set you up for bankruptcy!
Perhaps one of the biggest battles to overcome is our thoughts on
food. Is it really wise to be buying all of those snacks if they do
nothing to actually nourish our bodies? My husband and I regularly used to buy 2
bottles of sodas and a half gallon of ice cream each week – whether or not they were on sale. But even when on sale, those costs add up! We eventually cut out purchases
like these so that we could afford to buy raw milk at $7.50 a gallon.
I also sold a lot of stuff to purchase bulk grains! I went through our basement and garage and pulled out everything that was cluttering up those areas that I could sell. Within
just a few weeks I had sold enough on Craigslist to make a bulk purchase at a local natural
foods bulk store (Bread Beckers) and bought enough grains and wheat for a year as well
as natural sweeteners, oils, beans, staples and salt. I was also able to purchase
more than enough herbs and spices for making my own dressings and seasoning
mixes. This decision allowed us to enjoy healthier foods without the initial start up costs that many balk at.
We actually went from a “couponing” budget of $300.00 for 2 adults, 2 kids,
and a toddler to spending only $300.00 on mostly organic and whole
foods. It can be done! You could also do the "phase out" method where you replace used up items with only the "good stuff" rather than tossing that brand new bag of evil white sugar!! I like the idea of selling things to purchase bulk
foods. I think that often the mentality is to put your money into
things that don’t get consumed, but in reality, this approach will
leave you healthier and more clutter-free. What ways has your family been successful at saving money on "real" food?
Enjoying Dixie Living,
Melissa
