Thrifty Vegan Thursday

Ever wonder how your mother always seemed to have food on the table even when the going was
tough? Have you ever asked yourself what is the secret?

The fact is that it isn’t a secret at all. It was actually good planning and preparation on their part. If we follow suit and heed the non-verbal actions of our savvy mothers then we too can see our dollar stretch further.

What we have on hand will determine how far our food will go. Filling your pantry with a few useful staples can be the difference between a trip to the grocery store every week versus once or twice a month. With a few key staples you can create wonderful meals.

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Saving on vegan foods can be a challenge in today’s economy. Items like soy milk and vegan meat substitutes are at astronomical prices these days.

How does a vegan family save while eating the foods they are used to? You improvise of course!

Instead of buying a pack of Boca burgers or crumbles, why not make your own. Items like beans, rice, flour, and even masa flour can make great burgers. You can also make a “meat” loaf with many of the same items. You will save a few dollars and have even more control over what you feed your family.

How many times have we opted for fast food for lunch or dinner instead of cooking? There’s no telling how much money we’ve spent on that one meal that easily becomes a few (or more) meals a week. Instead of picking up that telephone and calling for delivery pizza, get the family together and make one at home. Besides finding a pizza delivery place that is vegan friendly is almost impossible.

So why not make your own.

When we go to the market we have to be savvy shoppers or else we will fall for the hype. That’s right you know the eye level trick. That is where they put the most expensive items at eye level and sucker you in. And they do this to both the kids and the adult. Don’t believe take a trip down your grocery isle and pay close attention to what loom before your eyes.

I have learned over the past few year how to avoid the “eye level” trick. This week I want to share 3 of the most important ways with you.

This week I thought I would share a few great finds I located while searching the internet for low cost vegan friendly products.

Enjoy Your Week and Be A Thrifty Vegan!

Sales and Close outs

Vegan Rice Krispies -Come in four flavors: Peanut, Chocolate Peanut, Ricemellow, Chocolate Rice Mellow.

Drew’s Organic Mild Salsa

Irregular Vegan Marshmallows - These are actually a manufacturer’s OOPS!

Temptations Ice Cream Mix - If you have an ice cream maker and you’ll love Temptations.

Coupon Savings

Santa Cruz Organic Juice

Fantastic Foods Coupons