Comments on: A Penny Saved…

By: rothko

rothko — Tue, 06 May 2008 15:16:53 +0000

While we were in Mexico recently we bought food for six at the local grocery store. We went all out buying what we considered to be “expensive” items back in the states, like avocados and mangos. We filled up two carts with great food that lasted us about three days, and our bill came to about $160 American. For six! So, I think the answer to this predicament involves moving to Mexico.

As long as I can have a margarita everyday, I am there.

By: Jewcano

Jewcano — Tue, 06 May 2008 04:51:31 +0000

I had a truly disturbing moment, before looking under the beans, when I saw the unadorned bread and thought you were actually serving canned chicken loaf. Cheap is cheap, but yeesh. Flashbacks to military cuisine.

I totally vote for a Pajama Day HH. Although riding up on the bike might be a smidge unpleasant.

I have no idea what chicken loaf is, but I am fairly sure I do not want to eat it. And I think a Pajama Day HH is genius. For real. I somehow suspect the guys would not be happy if the girls showed up in flannel, though.

By: agnostic

agnostic — Mon, 05 May 2008 22:28:01 +0000

I’d rather indulge on food spending than prettying myself up, but then I’m a guy. $30 for lip gloss — can I ask what makes it different from the regular kind? Honest question from the clueless…

Haha, I loved Pajama Day, although I never participated.

We want pictures about what you wore freshman year! Or better yet, dig up some pictures from the early-mid ’90s when grunge was big (oh lord). I’ll show you mine if you show me yours.

The lipgloss is Chanel..totally indulgent but it is the best. Smooth, shimmery perfection.

Those pictures will never see the light of day, ever. I will say this: I wore flannel on flannel and safety pins on my shoes.

By: Jen

Jen — Mon, 05 May 2008 18:55:27 +0000

And don’t forget that you could also cut costs substantially by buying your beans dry, in bulk. I think you’ll find that canned beans are actually hugely expensive for what they are when you can get a higher quality product in bulk. And soaking is REALLY not a big deal.

I 100% agree. In general, I just run out of time or don’t plan enough…but you are so right.

By: Leo Dirr

Leo Dirr — Mon, 05 May 2008 18:45:45 +0000

I, too, am concerned about the emerging food price crisis. I’m trying to do something about it and help empower consumers. You can read more about my idea at http://www.monalulu.com.

Thanks!

By: Hey Pretty

Hey Pretty — Mon, 05 May 2008 16:15:53 +0000

Three cheers for cooking on a budget week! I clearly need to pay more attention to that. Yesterday I went grocery shopping at Duruma, the Japanese market in Bethesda, where I stocked up on frozen foods in exotic packages. The experience set me back 40 bucks and I’m not sure if I’ll even like half of what I bought. It was more an adventure than anything else. Did you know there’s such a thing as brown sushi rice?

Tono in Woodley Park has brown rice sushi–and awesome sushi in general for a good price.

By: freckledk

freckledk — Mon, 05 May 2008 16:04:53 +0000

You are a lucky duck. I’m not scheduled to receive my stimulus payment until the end of the month. Damn those last two digits of my SSN!

I love getting the refunds…for those few moments every year, when the checks hit, I convert to Republicanism.

By: I-66

I-66 — Mon, 05 May 2008 15:09:27 +0000

Ahhh Pajama Day. When one could get away with quite literally rolling out of bed and going to school.

Er… or so I was told.

Yes, so I was told as well. The thought horrifies me now. Someday I will tell the story of how old Lemmonex used to dress (especially freshman year of college). I shudder to think it…

By: Former Alpha

Former Alpha — Mon, 05 May 2008 13:02:32 +0000

Spicy and cheap….my kind of girl. In solidarity with you, I will go spend money on costly shampoos for my buzz cut and then eat with frugality.

I never said my priorities were in order!