What a crazy week it’s been with Ryan, Amberlina and Lola in town for the Mother Earth News Fair. I was so busy this past week that grocery shopping kind of took a back seat and freezer meals and crock pot dinners were on the menu quite a bit. I did manage to snap some pictures though of the meals we ate so as soon as I get some extra time, I’ll be posting those so you can see what the heck we ate.
I need to make a run to the store today to stock up on milk and a few other things but here is what I purchased this past week:
Costco – $15.78
Have you seen the weather forecast? It’s suppose to be in the 70’s all week up here in the Pacific Northwest so ice cream is clearly on the menu. And butter? I don’t think I could live with out it. 😉
Fred Meyer $8.41
I grabbed a few boxes of cereal for the kids and a bunch of Fred Meyer yogurt that was on sale for $0.40 each. Have you tried it yet? The HH really liked it.
Mr. Produce Guy – FREE
Free corn and broccoli, heck ya I’ll take it!
Last week we also enjoyed a boatload of eggs as well as fresh radishes and herbs from our little backyard homestead. Being able to walk out the pack door and pick something is pretty neat-o if you ask me.
~Mavis
Total Spent This Week $ 24.91
Total Spent This Year $1,003.23
Total Spent This Year on Garden Seeds/Supplies $893.99 {I bought a Meyer Lemon Tree, Rhubarb crowns, 6 Fruit Trees , 16 yards of soil}, Walla Walla Onions and 90 pounds of seed potatoes. Plus, supplies to make my own potting soil. I also picked up a boatload of heirloom tomato plants at the Seattle Tilth sale.
Janice says
Hey Mavis,
Zaycon is now selling milk and it tastes wonderful
Mavis says
Good to know, I might try it. Thanks. 🙂
sandrine says
I found your blog 3 months ago and i love it. It has inspired me to grow veggies for my family but i have a squirrel problem. They are stealing everything even my meyer lemons off my tree. Do you have any advice as what i can do to keep those critters away?
Rhonda Phelps says
I had a problem with squirrels eating my bird food, and driving me crazy. I went to the bird store and learned birds do not have tastebuds for hot, but squirrels do. I started using the birdfood with redpepper in it. the firt time I saw a squirrel get in it, I laughed so hard!!! He jumped up and down with his tail stuck out straight, then took off running!!! Problem solved!!! Anyway, Why don’t you make a concoction with HOT SAUCE in it, or infused with cayenne, and spray the infused water on the plants. You might have to add a touch of mild detergent to help it stick. the little critters only have to cook their mouths once!!!! I think it is worth a try!!!
Wynne says
I ran across a recipe for fresh corn and radish salad the other day, and thought of your supplies. It was cut kernels and radish slices with jalapeno, lime juice, and olive oil (Every Day Food, Great Food Fast).
Bill Dungan says
Mavis:
A few years ago, I read a tip on how to take those blocks and sticks of real butter and mix them up and make the resulting pot of butter SPREADABLE, like margarine. I forgot whether you just use an egg beater and whip the butter together and the air is what makes it easy to spread, even when cold……..OR do you mix something into it to make it so. HELP. I hope you can tell me the techique. \
Thanks.