Obviously, prices are going up. Most people don’t have a lot of spare cash lately. So, what to do?
First, don’t waste. Use what you have on hand before buying more. Plan meals around what you have. If you have lots lots of lettuce, have a taco salad or a d-i-y salad bar (with beans or lean meat for protein) for supper. Preserve foods–freeze, dehydrate, can.
Focus your dollar where it will have the greatest nutritional impact. Quit wasting it on things like soda and pre-packaged chips and cookies that will only add to your future costs–short term with dieting, long term with health issues. There are no trans fats or excess sugars or fats in fresh produce!!
Finally, share what you have. If you can’t use it all or preserve it (even if you can), look to someone who can use it–and maybe really needs the blessing. You’ll be blessed for sharing and more good will come into your life.