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Grocery Shopping 101: Top Points for Households

Source: rd.com. Who Knew. M. Crouch. (Feb. 2014). 1. How big is your shopping cart? A big cart means more room for ... 2. 95% of shoppers don't know the average price for an item unless shopping for milk, bread, bananas, and eggs. 3. Be mindful of buying larger sizes. Is the item really needed? How soon will you use? Can you freeze it? Or ... will you eat it all in one consumption?! 4. Grocery stores really do not make a lot of money off your shopping, just 1.5% net profit a year. Restaurant tips are around 15-20%.  5. Most clerks have a fixed time to complete your shopping experience. 6. The average apple in the supermarket is over a year old (14 months or older). 7. Packaged cheese may cost less than in the deli area. 8. If your grocery store is having a sale on a baked item, ask if you can buy it now, during the sale, but not pick it up until your event. Keep your receipt to show when ready to pick-up. 9. If you don't see an item, ask the store manager if...

Let's talk: Canned Goods Storage during Summer Months

The Family Bond Paper has a new look!!! To allow your unique household to spend less time reading and more family-bonding time. I will no longer include an editor's note unless really important, or add highlights of The New Monday Show with Sherlene Stevens . Please visit the family-friendly Portal at www.sherleneonline.com available 24/7 Never store canned items in direct window sun light in your kitchen, garage, basement, or storage building. It can lose nutritional value, flavor, or actual color. Never store canned goods in a cabinet over the stove. Never store canned goods under a sink due to moisture. If you must purchased canned items during high-heat days open cans, pour in freezer bags, and place in your refrigerator freezer or freezer.  Try to keep all of your canned items in a space that is at or below 70 degrees. Try to visit your local grocery store more often and store "less" due to extreme summer storms and heat.  Las...