Comments on: How to Eat Well With Little Money http://www.debtkid.com/how-to-eat-well-with-little-money Debt Kid - I'm Getting Out of Debt Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:10:13 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Smartcard Cheif http://www.debtkid.com/how-to-eat-well-with-little-money/comment-page-1#comment-18588 Smartcard Cheif Mon, 02 Mar 2009 14:22:32 +0000 http://www.debtkid.com/?p=508#comment-18588 Does anyone know where I can find more information about this? Does anyone know where I can find more information about this?

]]> By: Bridging The Gaap » Blog Archive » BTG Useful Website: Debtkid.com http://www.debtkid.com/how-to-eat-well-with-little-money/comment-page-1#comment-10305 Bridging The Gaap » Blog Archive » BTG Useful Website: Debtkid.com Tue, 29 Jul 2008 19:49:29 +0000 http://www.debtkid.com/?p=508#comment-10305 [...] what is a very uncomfortable existence, both emotionally and financially. Living in his office, eating for as little as you can, and having to seriously debate with yourself and others whether or not replacing your old, groady [...] [...] what is a very uncomfortable existence, both emotionally and financially. Living in his office, eating for as little as you can, and having to seriously debate with yourself and others whether or not replacing your old, groady [...]

]]> By: Griffin http://www.debtkid.com/how-to-eat-well-with-little-money/comment-page-1#comment-10065 Griffin Thu, 26 Jun 2008 03:43:44 +0000 http://www.debtkid.com/?p=508#comment-10065 One great thing for produce is a local mexican market. They work with local growers and smaller-scale farmers than big companies do. The produce is fresher, tastier and you save 25-70% depending on what you are buying. They also have a bit more variety -- they may only have two kinds of lettuce, but sometimes it's the only place where you can find okra and tamarinds. If you have a costco card, I highly recommend going for cases of soymilk (12 for $10). They come in small quarts and don't have to be refrigerated until you open them. They last about a year before opening and about a week after you open them. I find them incredibly handy, and a good way to get in protein (plus I hate regular milk). I've also used dried milk (look in the baking section) with great success -- you really can't find a better deal than 40 gallons for $11. Bags of frozen (skinless, boneless) chicken are a great buy. They save time and money and they are good for you. I've price-compared whole chickens and found that the bags save money and help prevent waste. Even though I'm not a hillbilly or a housewife lol, I like www.hillbillyhousewife.com . They have very nutritious (free) meal plans that can feed a family of 4-6 for $45/week and another one that feeds a family for $75/week. You'll probably have to swap some foods that you like, but you can eat very cheaply. One thing is that she is very religious (bible verses sprinkled on the site), but isn't preachy and doesn't judge anyone. She also seems pretty open-minded. :) I've been really studying her site recently, trying to whittle my food bills down as far as possible while still having the fresh foods that I really love. Don't get stuck in potato-land. It's really tempting to just buy 50 lbs of potatoes and call it a day, but variety is necessary! Just eating the same vegetables all the time will drive you crazy and make you want to eat out more. PS: I am also a "Debt Kid" (23) One great thing for produce is a local mexican market. They work with local growers and smaller-scale farmers than big companies do. The produce is fresher, tastier and you save 25-70% depending on what you are buying. They also have a bit more variety — they may only have two kinds of lettuce, but sometimes it’s the only place where you can find okra and tamarinds.

If you have a costco card, I highly recommend going for cases of soymilk (12 for $10). They come in small quarts and don’t have to be refrigerated until you open them. They last about a year before opening and about a week after you open them. I find them incredibly handy, and a good way to get in protein (plus I hate regular milk). I’ve also used dried milk (look in the baking section) with great success — you really can’t find a better deal than 40 gallons for $11.

Bags of frozen (skinless, boneless) chicken are a great buy. They save time and money and they are good for you. I’ve price-compared whole chickens and found that the bags save money and help prevent waste.

Even though I’m not a hillbilly or a housewife lol, I like http://www.hillbillyhousewife.com . They have very nutritious (free) meal plans that can feed a family of 4-6 for $45/week and another one that feeds a family for $75/week. You’ll probably have to swap some foods that you like, but you can eat very cheaply. One thing is that she is very religious (bible verses sprinkled on the site), but isn’t preachy and doesn’t judge anyone. She also seems pretty open-minded. :)

I’ve been really studying her site recently, trying to whittle my food bills down as far as possible while still having the fresh foods that I really love.

Don’t get stuck in potato-land. It’s really tempting to just buy 50 lbs of potatoes and call it a day, but variety is necessary! Just eating the same vegetables all the time will drive you crazy and make you want to eat out more.

PS: I am also a “Debt Kid” (23)

]]> By: john http://www.debtkid.com/how-to-eat-well-with-little-money/comment-page-1#comment-10043 john Tue, 24 Jun 2008 05:52:02 +0000 http://www.debtkid.com/?p=508#comment-10043 Produce doesn't necessarily cost a lot - sometimes it's the cheapest thing going. It definitely helps if you live in an agricultural state - I live in CA, and there are always deals to be had on produce at my local supermarket. Probably the most important thing is to buy what's in season - everything tastes better in season, and prices can be more than 50% lower. This also helps to maintain variety through the year, and avoid falling into a rut of eating the same things every week. Produce doesn’t necessarily cost a lot – sometimes it’s the cheapest thing going. It definitely helps if you live in an agricultural state – I live in CA, and there are always deals to be had on produce at my local supermarket. Probably the most important thing is to buy what’s in season – everything tastes better in season, and prices can be more than 50% lower. This also helps to maintain variety through the year, and avoid falling into a rut of eating the same things every week.

]]> By: Lost Cause http://www.debtkid.com/how-to-eat-well-with-little-money/comment-page-1#comment-10001 Lost Cause Tue, 17 Jun 2008 07:52:02 +0000 http://www.debtkid.com/?p=508#comment-10001 Skip the meat. It is overpriced, and you can't afford it. (OK, maybe chicken or something.) Potatoes are the cheapest food you can eat. You probably don't want to drink milk at your age. Never buy anything in a supermarket box, jar or can if you do not get some kind of discount. The less money you spend on food, the better off you are. We have been living on about $300/ month for a family of four for many years now. It just means that we skip most of the junk. We are going to start making large batches on weekends, so that we can have better things to eat during the week, when we don't have much time to cook. We can avoid even more snack foods that way. Skip the meat. It is overpriced, and you can’t afford it. (OK, maybe chicken or something.) Potatoes are the cheapest food you can eat. You probably don’t want to drink milk at your age.

Never buy anything in a supermarket box, jar or can if you do not get some kind of discount.

The less money you spend on food, the better off you are. We have been living on about $300/ month for a family of four for many years now. It just means that we skip most of the junk.

We are going to start making large batches on weekends, so that we can have better things to eat during the week, when we don’t have much time to cook. We can avoid even more snack foods that way.

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