Sheesh, I can't keep up with this blog anymore. I can't believe there was ever a time when I blogged multiple times a day!
I have a few posts in the works, but they're taking forever between all our time outdoors, family visiting and spring cleaning. Also, who forgot to tell me how much work a toddler is?! WOW!
I've really gotten away from my coupon posts lately (okay, okay, MUCH MORE than gotten away - they don't exist). Mostly because we've completely switched gears in this house. After stewing on this for a long, long time and finally convincing hubs to watch Food, Inc. with me, we are transitioning to a completely different lifestyle. One that's sure to be filled with trips to the farm, weekly farmer's market dates and lots of time at Whole Foods. I found that living a "coupon" way of life lends itself to living less healthily and spending way too much time focused on cheap foods, not whole foods. But in staying true to my frugal roots, I have found a way to make this (very) expensive lifestyle work for us, and most of it involves getting back to an old-fashioned way of living. I'm so excited to share it all, but it's a work in progress. Stay tuned!
Ah, and now, my nap-revolting toddler beckons.
Really?! Oh, awesome! I've been doing so much research on KC farms and CSAs that I can barely see straight anymore. I'd love to get the inside scoop! Thanks, Anne!
ReplyDeleteMelissa, you have pretty much been my guiding light in finding frugal ways to live more "green." :) I'm sure nothing I have to say will be news to you!
ReplyDeleteI adore the coupons for toiletries/cleaning supplies and some dry goods, but we are kinda picky on a lot of things, so I find myself not using a lot of them that we get in our local paper. We are working slowly towards having our garden producing food. Right now I am just thrilled I haven't killed the ivy and other vines I have planted. But I did bulldoze the back yard in order to create some gardening beds. Whew- I think I rambled a bit. Awesome for you with the whole foods. Definitely better for you, and you can still do a lot of your once a month cooking cause almost everything freezes!
ReplyDeleteI'll be hanging out at the farmer's market on the corner of Sante Fe & Kansas City Ave. every Sat. morning :) Can't wait!
ReplyDeleteWe've switched to a more whole foods approach to eating after watching Food Inc. a while back. And while I can't use as many coupons as I used to, I still am able to use tons for diapers, freezer bags, etc. I think we've found a good balance. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteI agree! Coupons worked for me that one time I really dug in when you inspired me to do so, but most of the things I eat aren't "couponable".
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