This morning I met up with Jen from The Big Binder blog at Fulton St. Farmer’s Market. There really are lots of frugal foods there. Some are from Michigan, some aren’t. They had cantelope for $1.00, lots of local asparagus for around $2.00/lb, and so much more. Jen talked me into buying some kale (only $3.50/lb), but beyond using it in a salad I was at a loss. Luckily, we have some West Michigan ladies to the rescue!
Frugal Cooking with Kale:
- The Big Binder suggests making Kale Chips. Brush with olive oil, sprinkle with sea salt, and put in the oven on 200 F until crunchy. Great for kiddos and super easy!
- The Local Cook has a How to Cook Kale post with her top 10 ideas to get you started. I love that Wendy frequently shares recipes using ingredients that are a bit unfamiliar to me. Great resource for using up some of your CSA items!
- Vegan Bon Vivant has a great recipe for Kale & Lentil Soup. Adrienne assures me that kale keeps well in the refrigerator for a long time if it’s kept dry.
Check my list of popular West Michigan Farmers Markets for times and locations.
What’s your strategy for shopping farmers markets? Do you just buy whatever looks good or do you stock up on the cheapest items to can/freeze/preserve?
To help you plan for the number of Sunday papers (inserts) you’ll want/need, here’s a preview of the 3 coupon inserts in this Sunday’s paper. 1 Smart Source (SS) , 1 Red Plum (RP), 1 Proctor & Gamble (PG). *As always, coupons and values vary by region, so please use this as a guide only.
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Want a look ahead? Check out the 2011 Coupon Insert Schedule.
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Cold cereal is expensive — even with coupons. I only purchase it when I can get the “healthy” versions for $1.00 or less. Even then, I consider Raisin Bran a treat.
I’ve been purchasing bulk oatmeal because I prefer a hot oatmeal breakfast, and have been making my own quick & easy granola recipe when I really want a “cold cereal” option. It’s frugal and nutritious.
Some of you may have limited access to the less expensive bulk foods, so I was curious how prices would translate shopping at a local discount store. I headed to Walmart to check out the oatmeal and hot cereal options. (See my shopping trip photos here.)
Purchasing oatmeal from the grocery store (with or without coupons) is still very affordable.
Country Life Natural Foods (bulk foods)
- $0.50/lb for 50# bags of regular rolled oats
- $1.10/lb for 25# bags of organic rolled oats
Walmart
- $0.28 per serving – Great Value 6pk single serve oatmeal packets
- $0.27 per serving – Great Value 42oz canister old-fashioned oats
Are you a hot cereal or cold cereal person? I have to have my oatmeal sprinkled with walnuts, drizzled with Michigan maple syrup, and finished with a bit of soy milk. What’s your favorite topping?
Disclosure: This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias, but all opinions and delish granola recipes are my own. ;)
Today’s National Groupon deal is $10 for $20 at Old Navy – any US location just redeem by 7/30/11!
If you already have a Groupon account, go here.
See today’s Groupon, Seize the Deal, and LivingSocial for YOUR city here.
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Save-A-Lot has a great 10/$10 mix & match sale this month (see participating products) including:
- Pretzels, 12 oz bag
- Butterball Turkey Bacon, 6 oz pkg
- Carolina Ground Turkey, 16 oz pkg
- Eckrich Hotdogs or Bologna, 16 oz pkg
- Chicken of the Sea chunk white tuna
- Baby Carrots, 1 lb pkg
- Red Gold Ketchup, 40 oz
- Joy Dish Liquid
- and many more
Also, sign up for the Smart Shopper email to get a $5/$25 Save-A-Lot coupon.
June Turn to Spartan coupons are valid 5/29/11 to 7/2/11. There are lots of high value coupons available for printing.
- $1/1 Spartan premium 6-pk double roll toilet tissue
- $1/2 Spartan 4 oz can mushrooms
- $1/2 Spartan 32 oz vinegar
- $2/1 Spartan 300 ct paper plates
- $1/1 TopCare Suncare Products
- and many more!
Turn to Spartan coupons can be used on Spartan Brand items at any Spartan store (Family Fare, D&W Fresh Market, Glen’s Market, VG’s, Tom’s Food, etc).
There are new high-value coupons to print because coupons have reset for June. (You can print 2 per computer.)
- $0.75 off Fiber One cereal
- $1.00 off Cinnamon Toast Crunch
- $0.40 off Yoplait Yogurt
- $0.50 off Tropicana Trop50
- and many more!
Print the coupons you want now because some have print limits and may not be there later.
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