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Best Buys For August
It’s August. Produce is abundant so be sure to stock up and turn these goodies into jams, canned and frozen fruit and vegetables. Don’t forget roadside stands and farmer’s market for bargain buys. Corn – Sweet corn is at its absolute peak in late summer Tomatoes – August tomatoes are incredibly flavorful, whether you’re buying heirloom varieties or standard slicing tomatoes Watermelon – Perfect for hot August days and typically very affordable Berries – Late summer berries like blackberries are still in season Bell peppers and hot peppers – Abundant and colorful Eggplant – Peak season for this versatile vegetable Zucchini and summer squash – Often very inexpensive due to…
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Packing a Budget Friendly School Lunchbox
Back to school not only means getting back to a regular routine, but also thinking about what to put in the school lunchbox every day. Food prices might be on the increase, but that doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice taste and nutrition. Get the Children Involved One sure way to waste money is to pack a lunch that goes uneaten. An easy way to avoid this is to get children involved in planning what they want to eat. Younger children can help pack their box while older ones can even help put together things like trail mixes and sandwiches. If children feel they have some control over a situation…