Yes, when we go grocery shopping, we notice that the same items we typically buy slowly increase in price. The main grocery store that we go to has an app that allows us to clip coupons and earn points. What’s nice is that if we accumulate enough points, we can have up to $20 off the total. It’s not much but every bit helps. The only downside imo is that the points expire if not used within a certain time frame. In order for points not to expire , we have to pay a monthly fee for an upgraded membership through the app. As others might see it, we have to pay to save on groceries. Including myself, I see more and more people wanting to buy land big enough to grow their own food and become more self sufficient. I try to support local farms and businesses as much as I can. Unfortunately, there are certain items that are needed from the grocery store. I understand that not “much” land is needed to grow food. It’s just sad that (farm) lands are being destroyed or sold. There’s a town not far from us that was mainly farmland. Now, there are multiple shopping centers, townhouses, apartments, and warehouses. The locals say the town is hardly recognizable. I’m not a conspiracy theorist but I do listen to most opinions and thoughts with an open mind. It truly does seem as if certain groups are intentionally trying to make it hard for people to become self sufficient. Your videos are honest and so helpful, Laura. You inspire me to do more on my own, be extra mindful and how to be more frugal.
We both are seeing the same where we live. I did end up going to Aldi''s this morning and found some cranberries on sale for 99c (purchased 4 and will go back next week), and picked up the avocado's for 69c each, far better than the grocery store that sells them for around $1.50. It saddens me that our small towns are turning into little cities losing the country charm. I used to shop at Shaw's that had points as well, or one could only get the sale price if one had the card. If I see items on sale, b/c I know I will be going into town (which is quite rare, maybe 2x a year) I will check the app. Yes, points do tend to expire. 😔 I do hope to soon have the ability to grow all our fruits and veggies at another property one day in the near future, but I will be thankful for the farmers that are working hard to keep us fed for things we do not grow. I have such a hard time purchasing produce at the grocery store, as I have obtained some really yucky stuff.
Yes, when we go grocery shopping, we notice that the same items we typically buy slowly increase in price. The main grocery store that we go to has an app that allows us to clip coupons and earn points. What’s nice is that if we accumulate enough points, we can have up to $20 off the total. It’s not much but every bit helps. The only downside imo is that the points expire if not used within a certain time frame. In order for points not to expire , we have to pay a monthly fee for an upgraded membership through the app. As others might see it, we have to pay to save on groceries. Including myself, I see more and more people wanting to buy land big enough to grow their own food and become more self sufficient. I try to support local farms and businesses as much as I can. Unfortunately, there are certain items that are needed from the grocery store. I understand that not “much” land is needed to grow food. It’s just sad that (farm) lands are being destroyed or sold. There’s a town not far from us that was mainly farmland. Now, there are multiple shopping centers, townhouses, apartments, and warehouses. The locals say the town is hardly recognizable. I’m not a conspiracy theorist but I do listen to most opinions and thoughts with an open mind. It truly does seem as if certain groups are intentionally trying to make it hard for people to become self sufficient.
Your videos are honest and so helpful, Laura. You inspire me to do more on my own, be extra mindful and how to be more frugal.
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We both are seeing the same where we live. I did end up going to Aldi''s this morning and found some cranberries on sale for 99c (purchased 4 and will go back next week), and picked up the avocado's for 69c each, far better than the grocery store that sells them for around $1.50.
It saddens me that our small towns are turning into little cities losing the country charm.
I used to shop at Shaw's that had points as well, or one could only get the sale price if one had the card. If I see items on sale, b/c I know I will be going into town (which is quite rare, maybe 2x a year) I will check the app. Yes, points do tend to expire. 😔
I do hope to soon have the ability to grow all our fruits and veggies at another property one day in the near future, but I will be thankful for the farmers that are working hard to keep us fed for things we do not grow. I have such a hard time purchasing produce at the grocery store, as I have obtained some really yucky stuff.
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