http://www.paidtwice.com/2008/02/03/think-long-term-about-the-grocery-budget-not-short-term/#comment-15002 Mandi Mon, 04 Feb 2008 11:45:13 +0000 http://www.paidtwice.com/2008/02/03/think-long-term-about-the-grocery-budget-not-short-term/#comment-15002 Fresh fruit and vegetables are not in season, as I'm sure you're aware (since you don't live in an enviro-bubble). Would you be able to substitute frozen vegetables for the fresh ones? Or use kale, collard greens,turnips, winter squashes which are in season during the winter? I use these veggies during the winter and then go to farmers markets and live stock auctions during the spring, summer and fall. As for fruit, pears, apples and oranges are fairly cheap this time of year. I don't know if you've ever tried gardening, but it may be something you want to consider. I know you have children, but my nieces and nephews love to play in my garden and weed. In fact, once, it was raining out and they refused to come in until they finished weeding! Fresh fruit and vegetables are not in season, as I’m sure you’re aware (since you don’t live in an enviro-bubble). Would you be able to substitute frozen vegetables for the fresh ones? Or use kale, collard greens,turnips, winter squashes which are in season during the winter? I use these veggies during the winter and then go to farmers markets and live stock auctions during the spring, summer and fall. As for fruit, pears, apples and oranges are fairly cheap this time of year. I don’t know if you’ve ever tried gardening, but it may be something you want to consider. I know you have children, but my nieces and nephews love to play in my garden and weed. In fact, once, it was raining out and they refused to come in until they finished weeding!

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