What did you start growing this weekend?
I popped some basil seedlings into transplant pots so they could start getting hardened off on my front porch this week:
I was thrilled to see lots of little lettuce seedlings pop up in my salad pot on the back porch! I hope to have lots of baby lettuce salads before the weather gets too warm...
My strawberries bloomed!
One of the most powerful tools in my saving money arsenal? My calculator. When considering whether you should grow or make your own food, do the math. The cost comparison between making and growing your own food vs. buying it at a mega mart is astonishing.
Check it out:
Amazing, right?
A homemade energy bar will run you about .25; a store-bought bar is nearly $1.50, if bought individually.
Same with breads, such as those lovely, sweet loaves of banana or pumpkin breads at your local market. They cost as much as $5./loaf and can be FULL of sugar. Make your own, healthy versions for much less than half that price. (And probably less if you buy your ingredients in bulk, like I do.)
That 32 oz. box of organic broth or stock? It will cost about $3-4.00... Make your own for less than a $1.00! (Yup, that's a savings of about 75%!)
Quick tips that that were learned from Week 3 of 10 Easy Ways to Living Affordably Organic:
Many vegetables and fruits are easy to grow in containers and small spaces such as...
• Tomatoes
• Peppers
• Basil (and most herbs)
• Strawberries
Make your own, healthier versions of store-bought food and save $$! Great substitutes include...
• Energy bars
• Quick breads
• Hummus
• Sauces (tomato, etc.)
• Stocks and Broths
• Pesto
Next up: WEEK 4! BE A FAN OF THE MEAL PLAN! (Stick to your list!)
Organically yours,
Minde
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