We also prioritize organic, local food in our budget. We recently evaluated our expenses and realized that we do spend a lot more on food than most families probably do, but like GLC we also consider it an investment in our health and especially the health of our children, and a step in the positive direction in taking care of our planet.
In working on our budget, we decided to cut out going to restaurants except for a few special occasions and we are saving money by buying food to make at home, even if the food is more expensive, organic choices.
It does make me a little sad when I hear other people talk about how they 'can't afford' organic foods, but they drive large trucks around town or go on many fancy vacations each year. They really CAN afford it, it's just not a priority. There's a difference.
I really wish that healthy food was more easily available to those who truly have financial struggles, and I think that if there were more people who supported - in fact, demanded - organic or at least local and sustainable farming, that could eventually turn the tides and help make it accessible to everyone.
Think of the long-term health benefits to the population if everyone had access to fresh fruits and vegetables every day!
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07-26-2012, 01:30 PM #1
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07-26-2012, 01:38 PM #2
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NerdFitness had an interesting post about priorities today.
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07-26-2012, 02:07 PM #3
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Susan - if you ever have cabbage that you won't use, call us! Cabbage is a staple in our diet now and we can only grow so much due to space (and aphids).
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07-26-2012, 02:26 PM #4
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I have a farmer who grew napa cabbage just for me
She sold it well, but there were always 2-3 large heads waiting for me in season. It'll be back in the fall. Homemade kimchi, cabbage salad (use instead of lettuce), various sautes, etc, etc. LOVE cabbage!!
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07-26-2012, 02:46 PM #5
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We use the regular head cabbage as 'noodles' in about a billion different recipes. And the leaves make great taco 'shells', too!
Originally Posted by Blueberry
I have a farmer who grew napa cabbage just for me She sold it well, but there were always 2-3 large heads waiting for me in season. It'll be back in the fall. Homemade kimchi, cabbage salad (use instead of lettuce), various sautes, etc, etc. LOVE cabbage!!
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07-26-2012, 02:33 PM #6
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The bit about not enough time to clean the house...ouch. Originally Posted by Veronica
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07-26-2012, 02:52 PM #7
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My excuse was I killed the vacuum. My new vacuum came today - darn that Amazon Prime! Originally Posted by Susan Otcenas
The bit about not enough time to clean the house...ouch.
Sometimes NF is just geeky. Other times it really resonates with me.
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07-26-2012, 03:18 PM #8
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Is it a Dyson? Originally Posted by Veronica
Bork Bork, Hork Hork!!
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07-26-2012, 03:35 PM #9
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LOL Originally Posted by Adventure Girl
Is it a Dyson?
No.
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07-26-2012, 03:24 PM #10
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Oh I'll say it - riding my bike is much more of a priority than cleaning my house. Keeping my house model clean: not a priority. Keeping my house sanitary = a priority (no dirty dishes in the sink; minimal mold in the bath, etc.). Originally Posted by Susan Otcenas
The bit about not enough time to clean the house...ouch.Most days in life don't stand out, But life's about those days that will...
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07-26-2012, 03:41 PM #11
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I love your strategic use of the word 'minimal' here! Originally Posted by Blueberry
My house is rarely clean for more than a couple of hours at a time when company comes over. With three large dogs, a cat, a farm, surrounded by farms constantly in harvest of one thing or another AND construction going on in all three bathrooms, the deck and the kitchen...clean is a dirty word in my vocabulary.
I'm happy when I'm clean. Screw the house.
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07-26-2012, 03:48 PM #12
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Heh. I clean it - it comes back pretty quickly (stupid claw foot tub with 2 shower curtains will do that). With 3 felines - same thing. The dog is in residence at my dad's until cooler weather (at least) - but 3 felines, 2 people and all the bikes in the house is bad enough.... Originally Posted by GLC1968
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07-27-2012, 01:28 PM #13
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++++1! Originally Posted by glc1968
i love your strategic use of the word 'minimal' here!
my house is rarely clean for more than a couple of hours at a time when company comes over. With three large dogs, a cat, a farm, surrounded by farms constantly in harvest of one thing or another and construction going on in all three bathrooms, the deck and the kitchen...clean is a dirty word in my vocabulary.
I'm happy when i'm clean. Screw the house.
but two kids, two cats, one dog, and not as much construction.
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