Comments on: Our Trip to the Grocery Store http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2009/01/our-trip-to-the-grocery-store/ Our Journey to a Debt-Free Life Sun, 21 Mar 2010 12:23:03 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: The Shopping Sherpa http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2009/01/our-trip-to-the-grocery-store/comment-page-1/#comment-619967 The Shopping Sherpa Thu, 08 Jan 2009 01:06:22 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/?p=2016#comment-619967 How to make soup (a vague guide to show how easy it is!) 1. Fry onions and garlic in oil or butter. 2. Add stock. 3. Add veges/ beans/ pasta. 4. Boil til cooked. 5. If you want to get fancy, blend it before you serve it. (Actual times and ingredients depend on what sort of soup you're making) My fave recipe is a quick and easy alphabet soup which takes 15 minutes from start to finish and uses only butter, stock, small pasta, potato, carrot, celery, onion and a tomato. How to make soup (a vague guide to show how easy it is!)

1. Fry onions and garlic in oil or butter.
2. Add stock.
3. Add veges/ beans/ pasta.
4. Boil til cooked.
5. If you want to get fancy, blend it before you serve it.

(Actual times and ingredients depend on what sort of soup you’re making)

My fave recipe is a quick and easy alphabet soup which takes 15 minutes from start to finish and uses only butter, stock, small pasta, potato, carrot, celery, onion and a tomato.

]]> By: Ian http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2009/01/our-trip-to-the-grocery-store/comment-page-1/#comment-619589 Ian Wed, 07 Jan 2009 20:48:11 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/?p=2016#comment-619589 It's nice to hear about someone wanting to be helpful. You don't always get too much of that these days. Good luck with the caffeine, soda was really hard for me to give up. It’s nice to hear about someone wanting to be helpful. You don’t always get too much of that these days.

Good luck with the caffeine, soda was really hard for me to give up.

]]> By: djc http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2009/01/our-trip-to-the-grocery-store/comment-page-1/#comment-619432 djc Wed, 07 Jan 2009 16:09:00 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/?p=2016#comment-619432 A great thing to have if you can stretch to one is a small stainless steel pressure cooker. I have the Presto 6qt one and I made ham stock from a ham bone over the Christmas break that is currently in the freezer. It makes home made stock in less than 15 minutes, and I always buy dried beans, pressure cook them, then pack them in serving sizes for the freezer for convenience. It will tenderize cheap cuts of meat, and make great soups and stews. Once you start eating homemade soup, you'll probably find that you can't stand the commercial fillers and seasonings in the canned stuff anymore. Home made is so much cheaper and better tasting. If I buy rotisserie chicken, I use the bones and scraps to turn into chicken stock for the freezer - just strain and cool and store in freezer zip lock bags. A great thing to have if you can stretch to one is a small stainless steel pressure cooker. I have the Presto 6qt one and I made ham stock from a ham bone over the Christmas break that is currently in the freezer. It makes home made stock in less than 15 minutes, and I always buy dried beans, pressure cook them, then pack them in serving sizes for the freezer for convenience. It will tenderize cheap cuts of meat, and make great soups and stews. Once you start eating homemade soup, you’ll probably find that you can’t stand the commercial fillers and seasonings in the canned stuff anymore. Home made is so much cheaper and better tasting.
If I buy rotisserie chicken, I use the bones and scraps to turn into chicken stock for the freezer – just strain and cool and store in freezer zip lock bags.

]]> By: Samdy http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2009/01/our-trip-to-the-grocery-store/comment-page-1/#comment-619353 Samdy Wed, 07 Jan 2009 14:18:18 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/?p=2016#comment-619353 You might want to make your family's breakfast with milk added to the oatmeal instead of water. Just microwave the mixture then stir in just a little bit more milk after it is cooked. It tastes much better and helps toward meeting the daily calcium needs that are so important for strong bones in children AND adults. Nuts, applesauce, cinnamon, apple bits, and other fruit all make the oatmeal more enticing. And remember, blueberries added before microwaving are an especially good and healthy choice. You might want to make your family’s breakfast with milk added to the oatmeal instead of water. Just microwave the mixture then stir in just a little bit more milk after it is cooked. It tastes much better and helps toward meeting the daily calcium needs that are so important for strong bones in children AND adults.

Nuts, applesauce, cinnamon, apple bits, and other fruit all make the oatmeal more enticing. And remember, blueberries added before microwaving are an especially good and healthy choice.

]]> By: Emmi http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2009/01/our-trip-to-the-grocery-store/comment-page-1/#comment-617966 Emmi Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:30:07 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/?p=2016#comment-617966 You have the same withdrawal schedule as me. Day three is always the worst, four is sorta okay, and five is totally back to normal, if not better, because you're off the coffee roller coaster. You have the same withdrawal schedule as me. Day three is always the worst, four is sorta okay, and five is totally back to normal, if not better, because you’re off the coffee roller coaster.

]]> By: Tricia http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2009/01/our-trip-to-the-grocery-store/comment-page-1/#comment-617877 Tricia Tue, 06 Jan 2009 17:28:07 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/?p=2016#comment-617877 Margot - the health factor is a biggie for this New Year - for all of our sakes. For our son, we are working to cut the sugar. Some substitutions have went well. He's pretty picky about his cereal, though. But mom got a deal on some healthy cereal and I like it - I think he will like it too. I'll have to do some experimenting with preparing oatmeal. That's a great idea! About the tea, I replied about that <a href="http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2009/01/here-we-go-again/#comment-616361" rel="nofollow">yesterday</a> in a comment. I still have green tea in my house that I haven't touched. I'm very glad to report that I feel soooo much better today! Yesterday was the lowest and finally my head is clearer and I'm getting a little happier. I was not too chipper for a while there LOL. Margot – the health factor is a biggie for this New Year – for all of our sakes. For our son, we are working to cut the sugar. Some substitutions have went well. He’s pretty picky about his cereal, though. But mom got a deal on some healthy cereal and I like it – I think he will like it too.

I’ll have to do some experimenting with preparing oatmeal. That’s a great idea!

About the tea, I replied about that yesterday in a comment. I still have green tea in my house that I haven’t touched.

I’m very glad to report that I feel soooo much better today! Yesterday was the lowest and finally my head is clearer and I’m getting a little happier. I was not too chipper for a while there LOL.

]]> By: Margot http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2009/01/our-trip-to-the-grocery-store/comment-page-1/#comment-617826 Margot Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:29:00 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/?p=2016#comment-617826 Glad to hear that some store employees really want to help people!! Regarding caffeine, why don't you try drinking tea if you decide you really need/want it? Green tea even has health benefits, and there's black tea and other types with caffeine. It's MUCH healthier than soda, and it's also a fraction of the price. My tea bags work out to as little as 5 cents each. Regarding health and finances...I wonder if a good new year's goal for your son might be switching him to healthy breakfasts. Cereals like Lucky Charms are a health disaster for kids. Instead, you can make oatmeal incredibly cheaply and it's healthy. Buy a tub of oats or buy them in bulk. Mix some oats with water and microwave for a minute or two. It's almost as fast as pouring a bowl of cereal. If your son still wants something sweet, you can mix in a little brown sugar, raisins and cinnamon. Your son's long term health will benefit so much by starting the day with actual nutrients! Glad to hear that some store employees really want to help people!!

Regarding caffeine, why don’t you try drinking tea if you decide you really need/want it? Green tea even has health benefits, and there’s black tea and other types with caffeine. It’s MUCH healthier than soda, and it’s also a fraction of the price. My tea bags work out to as little as 5 cents each.

Regarding health and finances…I wonder if a good new year’s goal for your son might be switching him to healthy breakfasts. Cereals like Lucky Charms are a health disaster for kids. Instead, you can make oatmeal incredibly cheaply and it’s healthy. Buy a tub of oats or buy them in bulk. Mix some oats with water and microwave for a minute or two. It’s almost as fast as pouring a bowl of cereal. If your son still wants something sweet, you can mix in a little brown sugar, raisins and cinnamon. Your son’s long term health will benefit so much by starting the day with actual nutrients!

]]> By: Kimberly http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2009/01/our-trip-to-the-grocery-store/comment-page-1/#comment-617806 Kimberly Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:11:46 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/?p=2016#comment-617806 The next time you're craving a soda (or pop, since you're from the Midwest), drink a glass of water. You're probably just thirsty, and your body is used to getting your hydration from sweet drinks, so that's what it craves. Maybe the coffee just smells good. I've known people who are not coffee drinkers but wish they were because they think that aisle of the grocery store smells so good. The next time you’re craving a soda (or pop, since you’re from the Midwest), drink a glass of water. You’re probably just thirsty, and your body is used to getting your hydration from sweet drinks, so that’s what it craves.

Maybe the coffee just smells good. I’ve known people who are not coffee drinkers but wish they were because they think that aisle of the grocery store smells so good.

]]> By: Brett http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2009/01/our-trip-to-the-grocery-store/comment-page-1/#comment-617726 Brett Tue, 06 Jan 2009 14:43:06 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/?p=2016#comment-617726 Can I make a suggestion? Before going on your next monthly excursion, take a peek at www.mygrocerydeals.com. It's the only way to find out quickly and easily where the deals are to found for everything on your list. It's sort of like a grocery deals search engine that'll help you save some serious money. Can I make a suggestion? Before going on your next monthly excursion, take a peek at http://www.mygrocerydeals.com. It’s the only way to find out quickly and easily where the deals are to found for everything on your list. It’s sort of like a grocery deals search engine that’ll help you save some serious money.

]]> By: Tricia http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2009/01/our-trip-to-the-grocery-store/comment-page-1/#comment-617711 Tricia Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:49:24 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/?p=2016#comment-617711 The Shopping Sherpa - no soup making...yet. It's on the agenda of things to learn how to do :) But I took a peek <a href="http://www.recipezaar.com/10-Minute-Cream-of-Mushroom-Soup-83417" rel="nofollow">here</a> Oh my...looks very easy! The Shopping Sherpa – no soup making…yet. It’s on the agenda of things to learn how to do :)

But I took a peek here Oh my…looks very easy!

]]> By: The Shopping Sherpa http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2009/01/our-trip-to-the-grocery-store/comment-page-1/#comment-617573 The Shopping Sherpa Tue, 06 Jan 2009 11:07:03 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/?p=2016#comment-617573 Sorry you lost me with the soup comment. I kinda just assumed you'd be making batches of it for next to nothing and freezing it... :-) Sorry you lost me with the soup comment. I kinda just assumed you’d be making batches of it for next to nothing and freezing it…

:-)

]]> By: get me out of debt http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2009/01/our-trip-to-the-grocery-store/comment-page-1/#comment-617561 get me out of debt Tue, 06 Jan 2009 10:51:23 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/?p=2016#comment-617561 Don’t stop buying things simply because you cannot afford. With out getting into debts you can actually afford things. With little planning and following financial tips you can not only afford things but you can also get rid of debts. Don’t stop buying things simply because you cannot afford. With out getting into debts you can actually afford things. With little planning and following financial tips you can not only afford things but you can also get rid of debts.

]]> By: Cathy Quik http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2009/01/our-trip-to-the-grocery-store/comment-page-1/#comment-617112 Cathy Quik Tue, 06 Jan 2009 05:12:07 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/?p=2016#comment-617112 That's a cute story :) It feels so good to get personal service like that! I shop at a tiny little grocery store run by a quirky Greek family. They know that I'm a regular, so they always slip me some extra grapes here and a sweet potato there...it's totally adorable! Good luck with the caffeine quitting! It is totally tough! I quit coffee a couple months ago and it was really hard. I just LOVE the smell of it! But finally I did quit, and now I don't even think about it. You'll get there, just be strong :) That’s a cute story :) It feels so good to get personal service like that! I shop at a tiny little grocery store run by a quirky Greek family. They know that I’m a regular, so they always slip me some extra grapes here and a sweet potato there…it’s totally adorable!

Good luck with the caffeine quitting! It is totally tough! I quit coffee a couple months ago and it was really hard. I just LOVE the smell of it! But finally I did quit, and now I don’t even think about it. You’ll get there, just be strong :)

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