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Earn Money at a Farmer’s Market

Farmer’s markets are just getting started now, and you can take advantage of their popularity to earn some income! Here is how. First, locate several farmer’s markets near your home, do some research and ask some questions. Do they charge a fee to sell, or can anyone just set up a table with no overhead? Are there rules or regulations of which you should be aware? What types of things are sold at these farmer’s markets: produce only, crafts, anything goes? Find out all you can, so you can make a good decision about which farmer’s market is right for … Continue reading →

The Farmer’s Market Part III

When I arrived home from my farmer’s market excursion, my son was crying and relieved to see me. I picked him up and he hugged me tightly. Then I asked him why he was so sad because I had never seen him get so upset when he stayed home with daddy. He told me that he was worried about me when I was at the “market,” as he calls it. Throughout the rest of the day he told me over and over again that he was worried about me when I was gone at the “market.” I vowed to take … Continue reading →

The Farmer’s Market Part II

As it turns out my daughter was fairing better than reported while I was taking my weekly early morning “mommy break” at the farmer’s market with my sister. I am not against taking the kids with me to the farmer’s market but being able to go by myself serves two purposes. First, I finally get a much needed break from my adorable children. Second, I am able to talk with the farmer’s about how they produce their food to ensure that I am getting truly local and chemical free products (it is shocking at how many vendors are not selling … Continue reading →

The Farmer’s Market Part I

This summer has brought wonderful opportunities to spend time outside enjoying some of the things make the Midwest a great place to live. Because of the early start of the growing season, our local farmer’s market boasted fresh homegrown produce early in the season as well. I have always been a huge fan of the farmer’s market. Being able to get high quality produce and other goods that are produced locally improves my outlook on life in general. Needless to say, I have been taking full advantage of our Saturday morning farmer’s market this summer. Unlike my typical errand running, … Continue reading →

Farmers Market Season is Coming Soon

If you have ever thought about selling home grown fruits, vegetables, or herbs or home made items like jams, canned goods, and baked goods at your local farmer’s market, it is time to decide whether this will be the year. Although the air is still chilly and there is still plenty of snow on the ground, farmer’s market vendors and organizers are beginning to get things in order for the upcoming market season. The markets here in Vermont do not open until mid – May, but there is much to do between now and then. The first thing that you … Continue reading →

Whole Foods Market Take on Sustainability Part 1

It’s not often that you find a grocery store as dedicated to sustainability as Whole Foods Market. The company actually has a policy on their web page about how they have a vision of how their policy on sustainability can help future generations and how companies, governments, and institutions have a moral imperative to stop doing things to harm individuals and the ecosystem. The policy mentions the following topics: Holistic Thinking in a Conventional World Whole Foods Market mentions how it is dedicated to offering products that are high quality, but have little processing, that are favorable and natural, sold … Continue reading →

Local Farmers Doing Well

For a while now, many people have been pushing the “eat local” theory, including me. After all, eating foods that were grown locally taste better, are better for you, and help local farmers stay in business. If you go by the numbers, it seems as if the whole concept is taking off. The U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) just released some astonishing numbers about local markets. American farmers, who once seemed destine to become extinct, are making a great comeback. The USDA estimates that American farmers are bringing in $4.8 billion for products grown locally. There is some dispute … Continue reading →

Navigating the Farmers’ Market on Atkins

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Never before in my life have I eaten so many fresh vegetables than when I first started the Atkins diet. In order to make this fit into my budget, I knew that it would be helpful if I could find an inexpensive source for these healthy foods. The local Farmers’ Market was the perfect place for veggies. Unfortunately, it was also filled with foods that I wasn’t supposed to be eating. Why is it that fresh fruits and vegetables cost so much more than junk food does? Fresh foods expire quickly, and never, ever, come with a coupon to use … Continue reading →

The Public Market

If you have a public market in your neck of the woods it is definitely worth checking out. They have a plethora of great offerings that will save you a great deal of money. Many of the items where you will save big are in the produce section of your public market. Just last week my niece was telling me that her and her fiancee went there and came back with two bushels of oranges, a large bag of lemons, asparagus, broccoli and other food related items for less than $23! They even got a whole watermelon for less than … Continue reading →

Supermarket Strategies for Weight Loss

Weight loss often starts at the supermarket. If you make good choices at the store with your groceries, then you are more likely to stick with healthy foods. After all, cookies that don’t exist in your home are hard to eat. (And yes, while it is true that some of us have been known to get out of the house and drive for peanut butter ice cream, the effort is usually not worth it.) I take some of my best frugal living strategies, that is, ways to save money, and apply them somewhat to weight loss strategies, that is, ways … Continue reading →