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I wanted a place to put how I use my Bountiful Basket. This seemed like the best way to go. I know 3 blogs might just actually kill me but people look and want ways to eat healthier and cheaper. Bountiful Baskets has helped me implement healthier options into my families diet. We eat better and have a variety of new foods that we try. I have also been able to drop my grocery bill a ton by using bountiful baskets. I hope that this blog gives you ideas on how to use your basket each week.

Saturday, February 25, 2012

Feb 25th 2012

I am sorry for the long absentce.  but I thought this morning since I had to run to the grocery store after picking up my basket that I would price out what I got.

so here is the break down for you.  this is a maceys grocery store in utah.so prices depending on where you live may vary.



WEIGHT
PRICE PER LB
TOTAL
Cauliflower
2.4
1.29
$3.10
BROCCOLI
1.8
0.59
$1.06
BANANA
3.4
0.59
$2.01
CUCUMBER
2
1.49
$2.98
PEARS
3.6
1.49
$5.36
APPLES
1.4
1.99
$2.79
MANGOS
2
1.59
$3.18
KIWI
6
0.89
$5.34
POTATO BAG
1
3.99
$3.99
CANTALOUPS
4.8
1.49
$7.15
LETTUCE
1.4
3
$4.20
29.8
1.672727273
$41.16



total weight of my baskets was 29.8 lbs
average price per lb   $1.67
total grocery store for your basket 41.16 + 2.68 for tax = $43.84

total weight of my basket 29.8 lbs
average Bountiful basket price per lb $. 55

total price for my basket $16.50

Some people wonder is it worth it? I know my husband has asked that numerous times.  But the numbers don't lie.  this week there were only 11 items.  the numbers get higher in the lbs, the averages, and the grocery store price, but not in what you pay!

It really is worth it.  volunteer 1 every 6 times you participate and get a large variety of fresh produce.

Pass it along !!! 

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  1. alisonwonderlandFebruary 25, 2012 at 5:22 PM

    While I'm a big fan of Bountiful Baskets and think it's well worth the $16.50 contribution required, your computations are misleading.

    You didn't get one pound of potatoes and 6 pounds of kiwi, for example. You received one bag of potatoes and 6 kiwis. I'm assuming that your "total" price is based on those units (that is, you included the price for one bag of potatoes and the per unit price for kiwi) - but to say that total weight is 29.8 pounds and that the average price per pound is 55 cents is not accurate.

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  2. Eating PlanJuly 23, 2012 at 11:03 PM

    It can be a challenge to stay on a healthy eating plan if your family is not supportive. It's a smart idea to get your entire family on board when you begin a healthy Eating Plan.

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