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What Happened to Angel Food Ministries?

Does anyone remember Angel Food Ministries? it was a non-profit organization that distributed inexpensive food to families around the country. The ministry would find vendors that were willing to sell them food at deep discounts. Families, regardless of income could order assembled boxes of this food each month. Each box might contain an assortment of different types of food, from peanut butter to frozen chicken, and was expected to feed a family of four for one week. Additional special boxes of food, such as a fruit and vegetables box, or a gluten free box could also be purchased. The boxes … Continue reading →

Frugal Protein Sources

Unfortunately, it is a fact right now that food prices are continuing to rise, and the experts are telling us that it is going to get worse before it gets better, if it ever does get better. Although most food is effected by the current food price hikes, the cost of protein sources is particularly worrisome. Meat prices had already been high, and now with the drought will get even higher. Peanut butter, a once inexpensive source of protein, has now gotten more expensive and may no longer be the best choice when you are on a limited budget. This … Continue reading →

The January Fast

Do you need to put your budget on a diet after the extravagance of the holidays? Here are some simple ways to get back on track quickly. You don’t want to have to still be paying those bills in March. Cook from the Pantry Skip a grocery shopping trip or two or three. Just purchase the essential perishable stuff, such as milk and eggs. If you challenge yourself to cook only from your pantry, you’ll be able to save money quickly. Take that money and apply it directly to your bills. It can add up quickly over a couple of … Continue reading →

December Food Bargains

Stock up on the following food items, or at least incorporate them into your normal menu plan this month in order to save money. You can even turn some of these bargain food items into great gifts. Nuts Because of the holiday season, and because of the way the crops are produced, nuts are on sale or have a regular low price this month. This is true for both shelled nuts and unshelled nuts. While unshelled will last longer, you can have a pretty long shelf life for all nuts when you freeze them or store them in the refrigerator … Continue reading →

Cheap Dinner Ideas: Tacos!

When I want a low cost meal, okay a really cheap meal, that still has a variety of ingredients but will please my family, I pull out the tacos! Tacos are the one meal that my kids never, ever, complain about. The nice thing about tacos, is that not only are they a cheap dinner, but they can be customized somewhat to meet everyone’s needs. With some strategies, you can reduce the cost of tacos even more. Here are my tips. First, switch from regular ground beef to ground turkey. My family likes the 85 percent lean. It has a … Continue reading →

How to Save on College Expenses

The one expense that most parents dread is college. We work ourselves up into a sweat and wonder how on earth we will pay for it all, and we start worrying in some cases before our children even take their first steps. Reducing the expense of college is a worthy goal. Here are some ideas that may work for you. Go Local Choosing a local school can have many advantages in terms of saving money for college. For one thing, most state schools will be less expensive than private colleges and universities. For another, going to a local school means … Continue reading →