Yes!!! I have lots of health issues and have learned the hard way that when it comes to food, you pay now or pay much more later! It is a great form of health insurance to eat healthy and organic as much as possible...
I don't buy organic food, but I do purchase as much as possible from local farmers. Eating seasonally from food produced using small scale production methods not only improves my family's carbon footprint and overall health, but it also ensures we know where our food comes from and funnels money back into our local economy. Organic is merely a label, and it doesn't ensure the food one purchases is produced safely or with less environmental impact.
I do not go straight to organic or non, but do purchase a reasonable amount of fresh produce each week. While yes, the organic produce and organic products should be healthier, the family grocery budget is based on fresh produce at the best price. The local farmers markets and stores at time have great deals on organic foods and you can count on me taking the healthier product available if added expense is balanced.
I absolutely do. I don't buy everything organic - but I always buy certain items organic. I definitely stick to organic for the infamous dirty dozen (items like apples and bell peppers). While I know it costs more, the long term savings to my health is worth it to me.
I try to buy local and natural foods if I can. I'm not even sure what's considered organic anymore. The requirements to get something labeled organic seem to be less and less with each passing year. So really it comes down to reading labels and making the best choice possible. Sometimes the organic label is a joke. Sometimes it's awesome. I try to do the best I can, but stay within my budget.
We buy organic milk, but other foods only when we find them at a reasonable price. I hope to gradually switch to more organic foods, as we can afford it.
I'm trying to close on my condo for what seems like forever now and I guess real estate posts still draw me in.
I'm all about the fixer-upper with "good bones" and I think you've described as much above. It's always a careful balance between good deal and future headache.
Also, I love the WiseBread mortgage rates finder, it's super cool!
I think there's a lot of good recommendations here. While I'm pretty diligent in paying my bills, I still keep a second checking account for exactly the same reasons, live on Mint.com, etc.
There are good intentions behind the pencil and paper approach to kind of "punishing" yourself but I'm going to have to disagree. When it comes to being debt free and financially responsible I think we need to remove as many barriers as possible, not create them.
What a cool pic. Can one person really walk that many doggies? I don't have that gift. Looking forward to reading the tips. ATM fees are the worst. I always go to my own ATM. Something about those little fees irk me.
This "Tonic" really works! When we purchased our first home we had the ugly patchy brown grass, We called a landscaper to see how much it would cost to bring our grass back to life. After hearing him talk about how many things he had to do to bring it back to a beautiful green came the price..... $1,000.00. I could not believe it! It was a small area. Well we did not go with the landscaper, but my husband did purchase a Jerry Baker book. In the book was the tonic.... We tried it on the grass and we had the best looking grass on the block (as told by our neighbors, family and friends).
I buy some foods organic like bananas, apples, and soymilk. If I want to use potatoes with the peel on, then I buy those organic too (or grow them myself -- those are even better).
Over the last year, I've tried to grow and freeze more of my own veggies to avoid the organic delimna and sticker price in the grocery store altogether.
Not as a matter of principle. Only if incidental to other factors - such as availability, quality, etc. So, I might end up buying organic, or I might not. It all depends. We get free eggs and vegetables from family, and we also got a freezer full of beef from the same family. So, all that is organic, but we didn't buy it.
I used to dread Sundays because I didn’t like going to work on Mondays. And I dreaded Mondays because I didn’t like going to work on Tuesdays. Even if I liked my job, I just didn’t like going to work. Now I am fulfilled and doing what I enjoy, simply working on the internet. This legit work from home opportunity gives me the freedom to help my husband and raise my baby. I used to teach preschool; now I can have my own preschool in my home with my daughter—just the two of us. She gets the individual attention she needs, and so does hubby. And so do I! www.BigIdeaMastermindAcademy.com
I buy organic whenever I can, but price often dictates when I buy organic or conventional produce. I also usually prefer to buy local conventional than far-away organic.
Yes!!! I have lots of health issues and have learned the hard way that when it comes to food, you pay now or pay much more later! It is a great form of health insurance to eat healthy and organic as much as possible...
I don't buy organic food, but I do purchase as much as possible from local farmers. Eating seasonally from food produced using small scale production methods not only improves my family's carbon footprint and overall health, but it also ensures we know where our food comes from and funnels money back into our local economy. Organic is merely a label, and it doesn't ensure the food one purchases is produced safely or with less environmental impact.
I do not go straight to organic or non, but do purchase a reasonable amount of fresh produce each week. While yes, the organic produce and organic products should be healthier, the family grocery budget is based on fresh produce at the best price. The local farmers markets and stores at time have great deals on organic foods and you can count on me taking the healthier product available if added expense is balanced.
I buy organic fruits, like apples and pears!
I absolutely do. I don't buy everything organic - but I always buy certain items organic. I definitely stick to organic for the infamous dirty dozen (items like apples and bell peppers). While I know it costs more, the long term savings to my health is worth it to me.
I wish I could buy organic but the cost is too prohibitive for my food budget.
I try to buy local and natural foods if I can. I'm not even sure what's considered organic anymore. The requirements to get something labeled organic seem to be less and less with each passing year. So really it comes down to reading labels and making the best choice possible. Sometimes the organic label is a joke. Sometimes it's awesome. I try to do the best I can, but stay within my budget.
I try to wherever I can like milk and eggs.
I do buy some organic. I'm trying to be better about buying the "dirty dozen" organically.
No and it is due to the cost
We buy organic milk, but other foods only when we find them at a reasonable price. I hope to gradually switch to more organic foods, as we can afford it.
I'm trying to close on my condo for what seems like forever now and I guess real estate posts still draw me in.
I'm all about the fixer-upper with "good bones" and I think you've described as much above. It's always a careful balance between good deal and future headache.
Also, I love the WiseBread mortgage rates finder, it's super cool!
I think there's a lot of good recommendations here. While I'm pretty diligent in paying my bills, I still keep a second checking account for exactly the same reasons, live on Mint.com, etc.
There are good intentions behind the pencil and paper approach to kind of "punishing" yourself but I'm going to have to disagree. When it comes to being debt free and financially responsible I think we need to remove as many barriers as possible, not create them.
What a cool pic. Can one person really walk that many doggies? I don't have that gift. Looking forward to reading the tips. ATM fees are the worst. I always go to my own ATM. Something about those little fees irk me.
This "Tonic" really works! When we purchased our first home we had the ugly patchy brown grass, We called a landscaper to see how much it would cost to bring our grass back to life. After hearing him talk about how many things he had to do to bring it back to a beautiful green came the price..... $1,000.00. I could not believe it! It was a small area. Well we did not go with the landscaper, but my husband did purchase a Jerry Baker book. In the book was the tonic.... We tried it on the grass and we had the best looking grass on the block (as told by our neighbors, family and friends).
Still using the tonic.....
Thanks!
Mateo Family
I will buy organic on occasion, usually with berries and avocados, but with my regular produce it is not worth the added cost.
I occasionally buy organic food if I can't find the regular item I'm looking for, but usually I don't bother.
I buy some foods organic like bananas, apples, and soymilk. If I want to use potatoes with the peel on, then I buy those organic too (or grow them myself -- those are even better).
Over the last year, I've tried to grow and freeze more of my own veggies to avoid the organic delimna and sticker price in the grocery store altogether.
I buy organic produce for items that cannot be easily washed. I prefer to eat as few pesticides as possible.
Not as a matter of principle. Only if incidental to other factors - such as availability, quality, etc. So, I might end up buying organic, or I might not. It all depends. We get free eggs and vegetables from family, and we also got a freezer full of beef from the same family. So, all that is organic, but we didn't buy it.
I used to dread Sundays because I didn’t like going to work on Mondays. And I dreaded Mondays because I didn’t like going to work on Tuesdays. Even if I liked my job, I just didn’t like going to work. Now I am fulfilled and doing what I enjoy, simply working on the internet. This legit work from home opportunity gives me the freedom to help my husband and raise my baby. I used to teach preschool; now I can have my own preschool in my home with my daughter—just the two of us. She gets the individual attention she needs, and so does hubby. And so do I! www.BigIdeaMastermindAcademy.com
I buy organic whenever I can, but price often dictates when I buy organic or conventional produce. I also usually prefer to buy local conventional than far-away organic.
I don't usually buy organic because it is so expensive, but I do shop for healthy foods. My cart is full of fruits, veggies, beans and whole grains.
No, I cannot afford to pay for organic food. But that doesn't stop us from eating organically grown vegetables. We grow our own!
I buy organic whenever I can - milk always, meat mostly, and produce depending on what is available and what I can afford.