October 3, 2007
- Often times bargains can be found in the generic brands of wholesome cereals, whole grain breads, store branded salad dressings and canned goods.
- Farmer’s Markets are a great source of lower cost fruits and vegetables, and are generally less expensive than supermarkets.
- Less expensive cuts of meat can be healthfully and deliciously prepared by marinating in inexpensive wine, sake, beer or citrus juice.
- Make your own breadcrumbs by processing toasted whole wheat bread slices and the end pieces. The result will not only we healthier, it will be less expensive as well.
- Make your own trail and snack mixes and bag them into individual servings for quick and inexpensive grab’n go snacks. They make easy lunch box fillers too!
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realworldmartha | October 4, 2007 at 3:35 PM
We love to make our own trail mix. I loved your thoughts. My blog is all about ideas like this. Feel free to come by and add and info there as well…Debbie
http://realworldmartha.wordpress.com
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Panzy | October 4, 2007 at 6:02 PM
Hi Jackie – I came across your great tips on saving money. Thanks! It’s so hard to stay healthy on a really tight budget.
I was wondering if you had any tips about how to manage a cold or flu without medicine? It seems that every year without fail I get a bad cold around November.
Many thanks!!
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Jackie's Blog | October 4, 2007 at 10:37 PM
I’m glad you found the tips helpful. You asked a great question! You’re definitely not the only one that gets sick around this time of year. I’ll post some tips on how to avoid catching a cold or the flu, but in the meantime make sure you wash your hands very often (germs are transmitted through direct contact) and emphasize fruits and vegetables in your diet. Finally, make sure you get plenty of good quality sleep, as you’re more susceptible to illness when you’re run down!
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Jackie's Blog | October 16, 2007 at 6:24 PM
Martha,
I love making my own trail mix as well. Snack mixes are a snap when you have the right ingredients on hand ~ and it’s much cheaper to make your own favorite blends. I usually start with 3 key ingredients, and add up to an additional 3. Some inexpensive “base” ingredients include peanuts, raisins and my personal favorite, dark chocolate chips. I love the taste that dried cranberries contribute, and almonds are a wonderful, healthful nut that shouldn’t be overlooked. If you’re in the mood, you can add some granola clusters, but it’s really not necessary for the trail mix to be complete.
Consider the Mighty Mom Mix made by NutriFit – it’s a perfect way to have a balanced pick-me-up snack anytime!
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Katie | May 19, 2009 at 4:55 PM
Where do you get the Mighty Mom Mix?
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Jackie | May 19, 2009 at 7:18 PM
NutriFit’s Mighty Mom Mix can be purchased at our online store (visit http://www.nutrifitonline.com and click on the NutriFit Store section), or by phone at 800.341.4190