I usually try to buy tomatoes and apples organic, and sometimes, berries (if I find a much larger container of "conventional" blueberries, I'll buy those and soak them). The produce I eat most regularly are tomatoes, cucumbers, apples, berries and avocados. Cukes and avocados I peel, so I try to go organic with the stuff that I eat without peeling.
I've been eyeing Frye shoes (particularly the boots and flats) for years. Thanks for the recommendation. Some of my favorite shoe brands - Merrells (the jungle moc is amazing...my first pair lasted me 7 years and my sister is now wearing them since they're still in good shape!), Clarks, and Minnetonka sandals (really nice quality for the price).
I use organic always for certain items. I generally follow the dirty dozen's list of things to buy organic and then I save on non-organic for items like oranges, melons, etc. I am on a tight budget - but the health concerns of consuming all those chemicals are too big for me to ignore.
I took an old plastic peanut butter jar to make a treat dispensing toy. Filled the jar with treats and duct taped the lid on, because my dog can figure out how to get it off. Cut a small hole in the side of the jar for the treats to fall out and let her go for it. Entertains her for hours!
Not as often as I'd like, due to the cost. I try to go organic with fruits & veggies that absorb pesticides the most... the dirty dozen. And I grow tomatoes in the summer. Someday I'd like to have a larger garden where we grow more of our own produce.
Currently the only time I use organic is when organic fruit is on sale and reasonable in my area (about $1.50/lb for apples, oranges and the like) or on items amazon has good deals for subscribe and save on for things like quinoa, coconut oil, split peas, etc.
My garden vegetables are also organic, so whenever my zucchini and pepper plants produce something edible I'm also using organic.
I don't buy organic groceries - I am underemployed and organic is completely out of my price range. But I do have an organic vegetable garden full of tomatoes, green beans, jalapenos, corn, squash, cucumber and cantaloupe! Organic, non-gmo seeds are not that expensive and organic pest control & fertilizing is not that hard. Everyone should give it a try!
I buy organic fruits/veggies that DON'T have peels. Berries and spinach, for example, I buy organic. But I buy conventional bananas, since the fruit itself is protected by a peel.
To me, it's all about #3. You need to be able to prioritize to focus on the most important parts of the task first and put off the less important aspects until the end. This way, if you do run out of time you still have the most important parts complete.
I think one idea to add as a common theme throughout the four examples is to benchmark it against other similar companies in the field. Compare P/E ratios, financial reports, and news for the field in question.
Comparing companies across fields rarely makes sense in the big picture when investing...
I'd be fine if we never really purchased organic. If it were exactly the same price as the alternative, I would buy it... But, this is almost never the case.
I just try to wash our fruits and veggies to the best extent I can and move on.
Yes, I would think cats would be much cheaper to own overall compared to dogs. Especially if you travel a lot and would need to board them (dogs).
Good article on the overall costs involved! I noticed you didn't include flea/tick treatments... these can be pretty hefty if your cat gets outside at all. I think it may also increase your renter's/home insurance if you have a pet because they could injure someone which would result in an insurance claim.
I use organic on food more likely to soak up the pesticides
Milk and meat
I usually try to buy tomatoes and apples organic, and sometimes, berries (if I find a much larger container of "conventional" blueberries, I'll buy those and soak them). The produce I eat most regularly are tomatoes, cucumbers, apples, berries and avocados. Cukes and avocados I peel, so I try to go organic with the stuff that I eat without peeling.
I use organics when it's something that I've grown or foraged from a wild area.
I've been eyeing Frye shoes (particularly the boots and flats) for years. Thanks for the recommendation. Some of my favorite shoe brands - Merrells (the jungle moc is amazing...my first pair lasted me 7 years and my sister is now wearing them since they're still in good shape!), Clarks, and Minnetonka sandals (really nice quality for the price).
I never use organic and my wallet thanks me for it.
I registered!
eggs, milk, butter always. try to with meat and veggies but only probably 30% of the time. but that's it
I use organic to avoid the dirty dozen.
Visiting the company is crucial to understand if you'll fit it there.
I use organic always for certain items. I generally follow the dirty dozen's list of things to buy organic and then I save on non-organic for items like oranges, melons, etc. I am on a tight budget - but the health concerns of consuming all those chemicals are too big for me to ignore.
I get distracted by my iPhone, it's a big waste of my time in the AM.
I buy organic fruits and veggies.
I took an old plastic peanut butter jar to make a treat dispensing toy. Filled the jar with treats and duct taped the lid on, because my dog can figure out how to get it off. Cut a small hole in the side of the jar for the treats to fall out and let her go for it. Entertains her for hours!
Not as often as I'd like, due to the cost. I try to go organic with fruits & veggies that absorb pesticides the most... the dirty dozen. And I grow tomatoes in the summer. Someday I'd like to have a larger garden where we grow more of our own produce.
I never buy organic. I think it's too much money. For fruits and vegetables, i just wash off with white vinegar and water.
i eat from an organic garden and buy organic when it is on the biggest "offenders" list
Currently the only time I use organic is when organic fruit is on sale and reasonable in my area (about $1.50/lb for apples, oranges and the like) or on items amazon has good deals for subscribe and save on for things like quinoa, coconut oil, split peas, etc.
My garden vegetables are also organic, so whenever my zucchini and pepper plants produce something edible I'm also using organic.
I don't buy organic groceries - I am underemployed and organic is completely out of my price range. But I do have an organic vegetable garden full of tomatoes, green beans, jalapenos, corn, squash, cucumber and cantaloupe! Organic, non-gmo seeds are not that expensive and organic pest control & fertilizing is not that hard. Everyone should give it a try!
I buy organic fruits/veggies that DON'T have peels. Berries and spinach, for example, I buy organic. But I buy conventional bananas, since the fruit itself is protected by a peel.
Add frozen strawberries to the list. I love those things!!!
To me, it's all about #3. You need to be able to prioritize to focus on the most important parts of the task first and put off the less important aspects until the end. This way, if you do run out of time you still have the most important parts complete.
This works for just about any type of project!
I think one idea to add as a common theme throughout the four examples is to benchmark it against other similar companies in the field. Compare P/E ratios, financial reports, and news for the field in question.
Comparing companies across fields rarely makes sense in the big picture when investing...
I'd be fine if we never really purchased organic. If it were exactly the same price as the alternative, I would buy it... But, this is almost never the case.
I just try to wash our fruits and veggies to the best extent I can and move on.
Yes, I would think cats would be much cheaper to own overall compared to dogs. Especially if you travel a lot and would need to board them (dogs).
Good article on the overall costs involved! I noticed you didn't include flea/tick treatments... these can be pretty hefty if your cat gets outside at all. I think it may also increase your renter's/home insurance if you have a pet because they could injure someone which would result in an insurance claim.