Fru-Gal Friends

Subject: Todays newspaper Thu 20 Mar 2008, 8:31 pm

Today ,in our local paper,they had a article about the recession comming and how its affecting food cost and other price hikes.I am so trying to stock up on things,,but at the same time its hard just to have the necessary items on hand.

The article said that eggs have gone up 39 % from Febuary of 07.Also milk and flour has gone up too.These were in the 30% also,,just cant remember the exact amount.

It makes me happy that we are frugal and on the same page(hubby and I) with penny pinching.Theres been articles on ABCnews.com about how you can save 800 a month,,so I watched them pick through this family of 4 to help them.They were eating McDonalds 3 times a week,the husband bought a new video game twice a month,,they never used coupons,only name brand items.The kicker was they never spoke with each other on bills,,how much each was spending on lil extras a week.
It really surprises me how it isnt obvious how to cut back,,where they spend too much(video games should have been the first thing on that guys list!)

Subject: Re: Todays newspaper Thu 20 Mar 2008, 8:42 pm

It is amazing to me. my sis always says they don't have money but they eat out almost every night, buy a new DVD several times a week.
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Vicki

Subject: Re: Todays newspaper Fri 21 Mar 2008, 4:10 am

Our mortgage payments have now increased by approx $100 per month over the last few months of interest rate rises. I feel sorry for anyone with a larger mortgage than us, it's pretty bad, many people here are losing their homes. I may have to increase my working hours again Sad

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~ By sowing frugality we reap liberty, a golden harvest. --Agesilaus ~

Subject: Re: Todays newspaper Fri 21 Mar 2008, 11:18 am

Ladies this is so scary .
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Gayla

"They take great pride in making their dinner cost much; I take my pride in making my dinner cost so little."

---Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862)

Subject: Re: Todays newspaper Fri 21 Mar 2008, 11:37 am

The news had a segment on people bringing in their pets to adoption centers or the pound.They said they are losing their home or becomming homeless and cant take the pets or the newplace wont allow pets. It seems to be effecting more than just people!

Subject: Re: Todays newspaper Fri 21 Mar 2008, 1:12 pm

that so so sad... today we had almost double what we normally have at the food bank

I am teaching an 8 week class on frugal food and how to strech your food stamp budget .I teach this class every 6 weeks for the last 3 times it been standing room only on Tuesday .. they asked me to teach a night
class and what about a weekend class ..
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Gayla

"They take great pride in making their dinner cost much; I take my pride in making my dinner cost so little."

---Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862)

Subject: Re: Todays newspaper Fri 21 Mar 2008, 1:37 pm

What is like Gayla,,more of make from scratch type menus?

Subject: Re: Todays newspaper Fri 21 Mar 2008, 4:33 pm

Gayla you are such a good person for doing that class. I am sure they all learn alot from you!
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Vicki

Subject: Re: Todays newspaper Fri 21 Mar 2008, 5:56 pm

Gayla, it's wonderful of you to help out struggling families with your knowledge and advice. Smile

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~ By sowing frugality we reap liberty, a golden harvest. --Agesilaus ~

Subject: Re: Todays newspaper Fri 21 Mar 2008, 8:36 pm

use less convince food .. Donna
I teach them how to make frugal meals that are good for you . I help to young ladies from the church today make dress how roast chicken , myo baking mix myon cornmeal mix -
I show them homemade mac & chese , teach about meatless meals about fruits vegetables
This year Frank and the boys are plowing up 25 acres for a commmunity garden you have to work to get vegetables .
I teach according to skill ..

I was amazed when one girl didnt know how long to boil eggs or how to make deviled eggs .. she smiled so sweetly and said you can buy them ( 6 egg halves for $2.50) I almost flipped

now in a few weeks I will teach a canning class to more experienced cooks
then I teach a class on how to help feed you family with WIC.
One lady today at the food bank asked if you had to bring your own food I told her no she said when do teach biscuit I said when ever ..

I done this for years
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Gayla

"They take great pride in making their dinner cost much; I take my pride in making my dinner cost so little."

---Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862)

Subject: Re: Todays newspaper Fri 21 Mar 2008, 9:24 pm

Wow thats 3 eggs for 2.50! Glad she was taking your class!!

Subject: Re: Todays newspaper Fri 21 Mar 2008, 11:09 pm

I know it stupid to us but she didnt have a clue.
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Gayla

"They take great pride in making their dinner cost much; I take my pride in making my dinner cost so little."

---Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862)

Subject: Re: Todays newspaper Fri 21 Mar 2008, 11:18 pm

Okay, I have to confess, I've never made devilled eggs!
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Gayla...that's amazing!!!!