tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6822839939627192494.post6111695437028748950..comments2023-12-08T21:55:30.375-06:00Comments on Life, Love, and Food: Confessions of a Grocery Store SpendthriftRosiecat24http://www.blogger.com/profile/07219527037186545061noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6822839939627192494.post-32269615782746502452011-02-19T13:53:28.114-06:002011-02-19T13:53:28.114-06:00Nicole, I admire how organized you and Andy are wi...Nicole, I admire how organized you and Andy are with meal planning! I think I would try more new recipes if I were more disciplined about meal planning. I can get overwhelmed if I try to squeeze more than two new things into a week. I usually try one new soup or stew and then, if I'm ambitious, a new sweet thing for dessert or tea time.<br /><br />I'm proud to report that I did manage to use a coupon for almond milk this week. Then I came back with...wait for it...dark chocolate almond milk! I'm going to write up a little post on the new things I've tried lately, and this one will be in my list :-)Rosiecat24https://www.blogger.com/profile/07219527037186545061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6822839939627192494.post-72056667947598401032011-02-18T09:34:41.805-06:002011-02-18T09:34:41.805-06:00I think we fall somewhere in-between as well. We ...I think we fall somewhere in-between as well. We always make a meal plan for the week and create a shopping list based on that plan, along with our staples. This keeps us from buying too many random things that inevitably go to waste before we can use them. But we also include some flexibility in the list, like "fruit" or "crackers," to be decided at the store based on what's available, on sale, and/or interesting. Also, we like to try new products, and we splurge a bit on many trips (like, "Oooh, doesn't that squash look good? I'll cook it up and find SOMETHING to do with it!). We use coupons whenever possible, but we are committed to particular brands for certain goods, even if they are more expensive. I think it makes perfect sense to have high food standards (e.g., fresh produce, yummy oils) AND save money in other places by having a plan, using coupons, and buying cheaper items when it doesn't matter as much to you.Nicolenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6822839939627192494.post-62002060110622383432011-02-15T13:00:32.098-06:002011-02-15T13:00:32.098-06:00Amanda! You are one of my shopping inspirations, ...Amanda! You are one of my shopping inspirations, someone who puts her money where her mouth is. I love how dedicated you are to your ideals. Also, the food at your house tastes really, really good.<br /><br />I'm sure you'll be back on track soon; you've had a lot on your plate lately! I only wish we could go shopping together more often :-) <br /><br />Thanks for reading and for your incredibly sweet comment. xoRosiecat24https://www.blogger.com/profile/07219527037186545061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6822839939627192494.post-12501174991855974382011-02-14T13:57:12.848-06:002011-02-14T13:57:12.848-06:00I think this is my favorite of all your blog posts...I think this is my favorite of all your blog posts! You know how I feel about food and money. I am starting to get back on track and get my wonderful, awesome, yummy organic food at cheaper prices (like in my co-op), but I hope I never have to put aside quality and taste for money's sake.Amanda Meissnernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6822839939627192494.post-75144901768415643572011-02-13T21:56:12.588-06:002011-02-13T21:56:12.588-06:00Oh, coupons! I *try* to use coupons, but I'm ...Oh, coupons! I *try* to use coupons, but I'm not very good at remembering to use them. If I remember to use them, great! If not, I let it go :-)<br /><br />I think somewhere between Super Foodie and El Cheapo Shopper is a good place to be! I'm right there with you.Rosiecat24https://www.blogger.com/profile/07219527037186545061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6822839939627192494.post-18547232930488632482011-02-13T21:52:53.587-06:002011-02-13T21:52:53.587-06:00i find myself falling somewhere in between, i defi...i find myself falling somewhere in between, i definitely clip coupons and sometimes chose whatever's cheapest, but there are certain items i'm not willing to compromise :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13898098819208716948noreply@blogger.com