Saving Money When You Have To

The economy has hit our family hard. We adapted for the most part, but are struggling in a lot of ways. Here are some of the ways we adapted.


* We learned how easy it was to eat naturally gluten free.

* We gave up buying mixes and have made our own baking mix, cake mixes, cookies, brownies.

* We started using corn tortilla's instead of gluten free bread for sandwiches.

* We gave up buying organics, in order to survive. To be honest with you, my health has improved quite a bit in the last year since I gave up organics. Makes me wonder if organics are worth my money. I do like the taste of organic sugar and organic celery better.

* I cook at home all the time now. My husband likes to eat out, but now that isn't an option.

* I started using my microwave and Tupperware microwave cookware for the convenience when I am too tired to cook. Again, my health has improved. I really think that the convenient, processed microwave food is the problem, not the microwave. Tupperware cookware is made from a pexiglass and has been tested for health. It has tested to be safe.

* We are eating more raw veggies and fruits.

* We started eating fermented veggies and making kefir at home. My friend started making kefir at home to save money on probiotics. She shared some with me and I am able to digest it, because the casein in the milk has been broken down.