Did you use your FNS/SNAP benefits to grow a garden of fresh herbs and vegetables this summer? Or did you use your benefits to stock up on summer staples at the farmers’ market?
Summer has come to an end, but your kitchen may still be overflowing with your summer harvest of basil, tomatoes, okra, peaches, and squash! This certainly is a good dilemma to have, but you’ll want to use or preserve these items soon, so they don’t go to waste.
Hopefully none of us will experience a devastating weather event, but would you be ready if a natural disaster or other emergency situation happened? Most of us have experienced power outages from a storm. These outages usually don’t last longer than a few hours. But would you be prepared if you had to go without water and electricity for a few days?
What’s your biggest barrier to preparing meals at home? I love to cook, but sometimes lose motivation when I come home to an empty pantry! I’ve learned to avoid this problem by stocking up on staples that can be used to prepare quick meals and snacks.
At the end of a busy day, the last thing you want to think about is packing tomorrow’s lunch. And waking up early to pack your lunch before work doesn’t sound fun either. Sometimes it’s easier to just grab a meal out instead of packing a brown bag lunch. It may seem like a harmless habit, but the weekly stops at your favorite sandwich shop or Thai restaurant can take a toll on your wallet.
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