For the third week of the Waste Nothing Challenge, I had to tackle some wilting produce (AGAIN) and bread ends. Poor bread ends! They are so neglected. Ever wonder how much bread you have tossed in the form of bread ends? You can actually use bread ends in several different ways, but this week I [...]
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Waste Nothing Challenge: Week One
I have been so excited about this challenge for months. Truly, I wanted to see how much food I was wasting. So, I gave myself this challenge: Waste nothing edible. If I had been smart, I would have cleaned out my refrigerator on the last day of February and started fresh. It would have been [...]
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Spotting the Best Price on Produce
It has been a little while since I published this list and I was just wondering, “Do you know a good price on produce when you see it?” How to use this list: It does not matter which store listed these prices or when. You can use these prices where ever you are to know [...]
Are Fruits & Vegetables Really Expensive?
I hear it a lot. “Eating healthy is expensive.” While it might not be as cheap as scoring free boxes of a convenience food, purchasing produce is essential to a well-balanced diet which can keep you away from the doctor’s office and save you costly copays. Everyone knows that eating fruits and vegetables is good [...]
APP: Day Five ~ Saving Strategies for Produce
Last time, we investigated the pitfalls of the inner aisles of your grocery store. Are you ready to take a stroll around the perimeter of the grocery store and save some money? Let’s go! First stop, produce! One of the most popular questions I am asked is regarding how to save money on produce and I [...]
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BEST PRICE: Produce
Do you know a good price on produce when you see it? How to use this list: It does not matter which store listed these prices. You can use these prices where ever you are to know if you are getting a good deal or paying way too much. When you see this price or [...]
Penny’s Favorites: Budget Tips in the Produce Section
~ Did you know that Walmart comps the prices of produce from local stores? They do! But, be aware that your local farmer’s market may have a fresher selection and fewer pesticide-coated varieties available. ~ Buy bagged produce instead of single items and weigh the bags! The weight listed on the bag is the minimum [...]
Produce Prices on the Rise
Rising prices are everywhere but nothing seems to be as charged for a dramatic increase like produce. Mary Ostyn shares her insights on the rising prices of produce HERE. Go check it out. What are your plans for fighting the rising price of produce?


















