tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post7608770022280267176..comments2024-03-28T16:20:57.446-07:00Comments on The Gardener's Cottage: groceries 2the gardener's cottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16447809353998632722noreply@blogger.comBlogger81125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-30333903413435272482014-01-19T11:02:01.088-08:002014-01-19T11:02:01.088-08:00Janet- I have been reading you for over 2 years no...Janet- I have been reading you for over 2 years now and just want to say thank you for sharing your tips and life experiences with us/me. As a woman approaching my 45th birthday you make me proud of my age and look forward to the adventures I hope to continue to have. Thanks again!Pamelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01372244145620289243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-57575484137494964002014-01-17T12:01:45.614-08:002014-01-17T12:01:45.614-08:00My experience:
Scott - 1 roll lasts 1 week
other -...My experience:<br />Scott - 1 roll lasts 1 week<br />other - 1 roll lasts 1 day<br />10 rolls other = 10 days@$3<br />2 rolls Scott = 14 days@$2Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-40529204165817786212014-01-16T13:56:01.130-08:002014-01-16T13:56:01.130-08:00Janet, I would love a post with your menu's an...Janet, I would love a post with your menu's and meal plans. I love to see what other people serve and it gives me new ideas for my own menus! Plus, all your food looks delicious!crunchyveganwifelifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06486855455879424793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-85296926319858263062014-01-15T18:49:32.869-08:002014-01-15T18:49:32.869-08:00Totally not bored reading this type of post! I am ...Totally not bored reading this type of post! I am in awe, and envious, that you have so much fresh produce available for so little money. I'm in the middle of the US, and for two of us, I spend more in a week, than you spend in a month! And fresh here looks nothing like yours, mostly wilted, and half rotted in my little town. :(Monahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01954350958586337442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-6019397419387431652014-01-15T13:47:51.697-08:002014-01-15T13:47:51.697-08:00Absolutely! I "know" how much you enjoy ...Absolutely! I "know" how much you enjoy camping with your husband and you know how much I envy you for being able to enjoy those days in a tent. (I am the princess on the pea).<br />Your lifestyle makes absolutely sense to me. And you have your reasons why you decide to save money. <br />Also the vegan lifestyle to me is not a "less than", even though many people around me see it this way. <br /><br />I was more referring to US citizens who want to retire early. They don't make sense to me. I browsed several forums, websites etc. and those concepts lack the reality check in my opinion. 2 or 3 sick years with high costs for your health and your whole plan collapses. Maybe the US system is so different from our system (retirement, health insurance) that those concepts only make sense for people living in the US.<br /><br />I love challenges and hope for some challenges right here. Project 333, vegan, ... what else do you have in your pocket?<br /><br />PS: tonight I dined in a restaurant and it was NOT fun. Too expensive, not enough food on my plate. And this was meant to be a nice treat after a long day at work. >;-)Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17842556959891396007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-74411929147722203802014-01-15T08:24:54.310-08:002014-01-15T08:24:54.310-08:00hi jennifer. i don't have a costco membership...hi jennifer. i don't have a costco membership. and i'm ok with that.:)the gardener's cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16447809353998632722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-31809100318774780812014-01-15T08:23:50.653-08:002014-01-15T08:23:50.653-08:00paula my goal here is to live as frugally and as b...paula my goal here is to live as frugally and as beautifully as i can. this is not a burden to me. for me this is fun, challenging and rewarding. i do believe both can be achieved. often we thing of being frugal as having a "less than" mentality but i look at it as having an abundance of whatever it is you want in your life. for me it's simplicity, beauty, peace of mind. does this make sense?the gardener's cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16447809353998632722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-75636819186024550432014-01-15T06:41:37.274-08:002014-01-15T06:41:37.274-08:00you know Paula, I have to agree with you about enj...you know Paula, I have to agree with you about enjoying life. Just recently I thought, OK, I save all this money during my healthy years and then spend it all on old age illnesses. I love coming here to Janet's blog for inspiration on saving money and being healthy...but what I save from being frugal, I will gladly blow it all on my pets or art supplies!Cindi Myershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01475347748831862659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-88425729256654062552014-01-15T06:36:27.106-08:002014-01-15T06:36:27.106-08:00Hi Janet! Here's a question... Do you ever sho...Hi Janet! Here's a question... Do you ever shop at Costco? Maybe we need another "Dear Janet" with all these questions! Lol. Thanks!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03636412282839955871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-50066472737171781892014-01-15T03:52:50.843-08:002014-01-15T03:52:50.843-08:00Vicki, you are in good company :-)Vicki, you are in good company :-)Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17842556959891396007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-25756781107689085762014-01-15T03:51:00.551-08:002014-01-15T03:51:00.551-08:00On the other hand: isn't that what life - or ...On the other hand: isn't that what life - or lets say part of our lives is about: going out, having fun, enjoying a nice lunch or dinner in a restaurant, no? <br />As long as there is no heavy debt weighing in, spending money on eating out is not bad per se. <br /> <br />I do not understand the concept of early retirement + living frugal ever after. What is wrong with the concept of working, earning money and treating yourself nicely with those things only money can buy?<br />We should enjoy what we can afford.<br />Why do people in the US wish to bring themselves in a position where they can afford less (early retirement) when they could easily earn money? <br /><br />Sometimes it reads as a sportive competition - how low can you go. <br />This said from a woman who loves nothing more but keeping the heating down at home, night after night. :-)Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17842556959891396007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-1452635778832116522014-01-14T23:37:35.116-08:002014-01-14T23:37:35.116-08:00Me three! :)Me three! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-56163751522382885702014-01-14T20:30:15.140-08:002014-01-14T20:30:15.140-08:00What is the name of the paperback bookWhat is the name of the paperback bookKimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05642155724847157555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-57409263078005503622014-01-14T18:04:34.149-08:002014-01-14T18:04:34.149-08:00Another thing, Mr Money Mustache posted his annual...Another thing, Mr Money Mustache posted his annual spending recap the other day. For kicks I added up what we spent in the categories he had and I was appalled. We spent more on eating out than we did on groceries this past year, and that's just what we put on the debit or credit card, not what we might have paid cash for. Something about seeing the yearly totals was more eye opening/alarming than just seeing a month at a time. I knew it was a lot, but didn't realize how much it added up month after month. So, your posts about what you buy and eat are very motivational! And I know the biggest bucket that we have is the "blow" category (Dave Ramsey term). I'm motivated to get spending down considerably this year.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14058762474046780110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-21997315060224097992014-01-14T17:58:53.466-08:002014-01-14T17:58:53.466-08:00Fascinating! This would costs about $95 in Austral...Fascinating! This would costs about $95 in Australia. So interesting that food is just so cheap there. <br /><br />The 1st thing anyone comments on when they return from overseas is just how cheap stuff is and how we pay hand over fist here for everything!<br /><br />Hope you are well J xxxFaux Fuchsiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17317677066408030053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-83092098677232849562014-01-14T17:52:55.580-08:002014-01-14T17:52:55.580-08:00Thanx for the support but I'll try to limit/ed...Thanx for the support but I'll try to limit/edit myself to one comment per post from now on. I get a little carried away sometimes...Janet's blog is just so...like somebody else said...on fire! Hot topics!Vickinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-22417566433233726892014-01-14T17:49:24.655-08:002014-01-14T17:49:24.655-08:00I hope you can tell from all the comments you'...I hope you can tell from all the comments you're not boring us with these posts. I love seeing what you eat and getting inspiration for frugal shopping. Please keep them coming. I wonder if the 99cent store saw an uptick after your post. I know I went and spent a little money. They had organic black beans a little cheaper than TJs. I need to go early though. The place was crowded when we went and I don't like being elbow to elbow with all those people in the produce section.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14058762474046780110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-21830321912194437662014-01-14T17:40:47.395-08:002014-01-14T17:40:47.395-08:00Yummy! Please keep posting. You are an inspirati...Yummy! Please keep posting. You are an inspiration.<br /><br />Shirley<br />AtlantaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-80932433688760002792014-01-14T16:25:09.518-08:002014-01-14T16:25:09.518-08:00LOL! Yes, Thank you. (I hadn't put my shoe boo...LOL! Yes, Thank you. (I hadn't put my shoe boots on yet!)<br />I will pick those up instead.<br />xoxoCindi Myershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01475347748831862659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-5025403756717014522014-01-14T16:18:46.417-08:002014-01-14T16:18:46.417-08:00my favorite is dark chocolate covered almonds! th...my favorite is dark chocolate covered almonds! they do the trick for me. was that fast enough?!the gardener's cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16447809353998632722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-75545801126858099372014-01-14T16:09:32.503-08:002014-01-14T16:09:32.503-08:00I went to my local Dollar Store and sadly there wa...I went to my local Dollar Store and sadly there wasn't any produce. Just processed and frozen. Of course there was candy and chips.... Luckily there is a local Aldis and while it's not a dollar it's much less expensive than the Big Chain stores.<br />I love reading all your healthy and frugal suggestions but I do have a question for you.<br />What about chocolate? I really don't think I could survive (mentally) without it. It's a source of comfort to me. I crave it when I'm stressed and lately that's all the time. What do you suggest replacing it with. (I know someone is going to tell me to go for a walk but the sidewalks are covered in ice and the snow is blowing hard right now.)<br />Any suggestions are welcomed but quick! I'm about to go get some Oreo's!<br />Cindi Myershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01475347748831862659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-72286171971196167202014-01-14T15:17:18.764-08:002014-01-14T15:17:18.764-08:00oh i'm sorry i was confused. here is the reci...oh i'm sorry i was confused. here is the recipe i use. i just substituted black beans for the mushrooms.<br /><br />http://thegardenerscottage.blogspot.com/2011/05/potato-mushroom-spinach-enchiladas-and.htmlthe gardener's cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16447809353998632722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-50059542010618070902014-01-14T14:44:27.150-08:002014-01-14T14:44:27.150-08:00There is no link for the potatoe enchilada receipe...There is no link for the potatoe enchilada receipe:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-24769985885616423102014-01-14T14:43:03.793-08:002014-01-14T14:43:03.793-08:00Me too :)Me too :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2191490968189022599.post-13045294398445254712014-01-14T12:11:21.453-08:002014-01-14T12:11:21.453-08:00Well, you look GREAT so you must be doing it right...Well, you look GREAT so you must be doing it right!....enjoying your posts!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com