Seed Sale

With the weather warming, the window for planting lettuce, spinach, arugula, radishes, etc. is closing (until late summer), but there are still so many things you can plant...

Squash, Tomatoes, Beans, Peppers, Cucumbers, Pumpkins, Onions, etc. And whereas I like to transplant Tomatoes and Peppers already in their "plant" form, I have just within the last few days, planted the rest of my produce from seed.

The good news is, Smith's has ALL of their seeds on sale for 50% off until Saturday. I went and stocked up on a few last minute seeds today...namely, cucumbers and grabbed a few packs of lettuce, spinach and arugula that I will plant again come September. You also might want to consider getting some seed packs to store for a rainy day. Seeds stored in your freezer can last anywhere from 10-15 years.

That is peace of mind.

Your 3-Month Supply

Have you ever looked at the grocery store ads that come in the mail or the newspaper and wondered if the "BIG SALES" advertised were really a good deal? I have, and I am so excited about the Price Point List I found on Pinching Your Pennies. The list they have created shows a variety of goods you would purchase at the grocery store and shows you at what price an item would be considered a "3 star, 4 star, or 5 star" item. 5 star items are the ones you want to stock up on...so this give you a little heads up when doing planning your shopping list.

Click HERE to see the Price Point list.

Great Price On A Wheat Grinder!!

I am going a little off topic because a good friend informed me of a FANTASTIC price on the VitalMill Wheat Grinder (I did a post on it awhile back when it was on sale for $139.99). A website called mainlymixers.com is having a Spring Sale from April 1-15 and are offering group discounts on the VitalMill. The deal goes like this...

1 grinder for $179.99

2-4 grinders for $159.99

5-9 grinders for $139.99

10+ grinders for $119.99

A group in my neighborhood has reached the 10+ mark, so they are getting the mill for $119.99 (and free shipping). If you want to get in on this deal, please leave a comment with your email address. Don't live nearby? See how many people you can get in your own neighborhood.

My grandma has purchased this mill and I have had it at my house for the last month or so (due to some bread making classes) and I have been really impressed with it. It has only one grinding level, regular flour, but it is easy to store, and grinds very quickly (7 cups of wheat in 3-4 minutes). It is a great mill and if you are looking to purchase one, this is a great time to buy!

Click HERE for more information.

Your 3-Month Supply

CASE LOT SALES

One great way to build up your 3-month supply is at local case lot sales. After you have identified a list of meals your family eats on a regular basis and come up with an ingredient list, case lot sales are a fantastic way to stock up food items you really need.
Smith's case lot sale just started and I got quite a few good storage items...

• Skippy Peanut Butter- 12 count case for $15.00
• Kroger Tomato Sauce- 24 count case for $4.79
• Libby's Vegetables (corn, beans and peas)- 24 count case for $11.99
• Cream of Mushroom, Chicken, Celery, or Broccoli Soup- 24 count case for $11.99
• Betty Crocker Cake Mix- 12 count case for $10.00
• 4 lb Kroger Granulated Sugar- 10 count case for $18.60
• Kroger Canned Beans (black, pinto, chili, or kidney)- 24 count case for $11.99

There is much more on sale...click HERE to see their ad.

The Bosch Kitchen Center on Highland Dr. is also having their Semi-Annual Conference Sale this weekend. They sell great items for bread making...pans, bread bags, dough enhancer, vital wheat gluten, wheat, etc. and they are all on sale. Click HERE to see their ad.

A Great Tip #3

Another great tip to help you save money at the grocery store is...

Make more meals from scratch.

Processed foods tend to cost more, have a shorter shelf life, and are not nearly as good for you as the "real " thing. Not only that, but you are increasing your skill level at the same time as improving your health.

If you are already making many your meals from scratch...keep it up! If not, this is a great time to start. I recently posted a great "FOOLPROOF BREAD" recipe that is easy to make and is something that is VERY good for you. Click here to get the recipe.