Every now and then, we can find ourselves in a bit of a rut.  And it is nothing to be embarrassed of.  Sometimes we experience job loss, layoffs, high medical bills because of no health insurance, or basically because we can’t afford the cost of rising food prices in our low budgets. There is assistance for food if you need just a little bit of help for awhile.  Later on, you can always make donations as your way of paying back. If you are needing help with food right now because you have other bills that need to be paid, or you are currently job searching, here are some resources to help you get some food for your family….

• Angel Food Ministries:  They offer food boxes for only $30.  There are no income guidelines.  All of the food is fresh, and they have fruits, vegetables, and meat. There are even extra food packages that you can order along with the basic $30 package.  Angel Food Ministries is found throughout the United States.  If you want to find the nearest Angel Food ministries distributor in your area, click here.
• Apply for the LINK CARD .  This allows families to purchase food at retailers that accept food stamps.  The LINK CARD allows low-income families to buy food for their family if they are having some sort of set back.  Wal-Mart and usually your local grocery will accept food stamps.                                                                                  Want to know how to apply for the LINK CARD? Click here .

Still need help with food assistance?

Continue reading this resource article  for more ideas on getting assistance with your food purchases.

Fall is a great time of the year for memories as the change of the season brings on something totally nostalgic. There’s time by the fire for making smores, roasting weenies, laughing, apple cider, and plenty of story-telling. Autumn is the perfect time for family gathering, and reunions. While we may think of reunions being held in those hot summer months, they also can be held in the midst of early fall. The weather isn’t too hot, or too cold, but its perfect for fires, taking walks in the park, and just lingering a bit longer with those that you love.

There are some tips that can help you decide how you are going to have your fall gatherings and reunions, and they are actually quite easy to plan. The toughest part will probably be getting everybody together!…

• The first thing you probably want to do is pick the date of the gathering. Think early fall such as September or October. November is more for those Thanksgiving gatherings and you wouldn’t want to interfere with those.
• Begin looking around at parks, talking to family members with large yards that are great for gathering, or checking out community centers in case of rain.
• Have plenty of snacks for making smores, food for roasting weenies, and the utensils to do it. Ask other family members to see if they could volunteer to help pay for costs or to help bring the items.
• Look for places or people that can help make hayrides possible. There’s nothing better in the fall time than an old fashioned hayride! Bring a jacket though for those cooler Autumn breezes!

Want some more tips?

Check out this wonderful article for more ways to host your Fall Family Gathering….

Hosting Thanksgiving dinner at your home this year? Perhaps you are just a bit worried about the the prices of food, decorations, and just how are you going to fit everyone in your home.  The prices of food seem to be rising, and it’s getting harder to afford the everyday necessities in life.  While we want to spend the holidays with those we love, some of us just  may not have the money that we need to host our big holiday bashes.

Even if prices seem to be on the increase, and our salaries aren’t growing with them, we still can gather our favorite friends and family together for the holidays.  There are just some tips we need to follow, and also our wallets just need to be  kept a little bit closer, so we spend less.

If you are expecting company this year, try asking everybody to bring a side-dish or dessert , so that you can focus on the main course-like turkey!…  Letting everyone bring a different dish will add variety, and put less stress on you and your wallet.  Worried about place settings and silverware? Also, tell your guests to bring their own settings-whether it be their own from home or just paper plates and plastic forks and spoons.  

Don’t forget to keep track of sales and coupons starting late September all the way through November too! … Most grocery stores begin having sales for those entrees at Thanksgiving, and you can begin to  stock up.  This will save you from some stressful last minute shopping as well…..

Looking for more ways to save money on your Thanksgiving dinner?

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Fuel prices are high on our trips to work.  The cost of food seems to be getting higher, and even eating out is burning a hole in our pockets at well.  When we have been working hard at work all day, during lunch, it can be hard not to just drive to the nearest fast food join and grab a quick burger.  Families across America are cutting back, and we have to decide in what areas we can cut back. One area to save money in is how we eat lunch at our places of employment…

It’s actually healthier to pack your lunch, than to rack up calories eating out at a restaurant.  By buying goods in larger bulk at stores like SAMS, you can save per day on what you spend on eating.  Purchase bread and lunch meat for making sandwiches, carrots for healthy snacks,  and bring bottled water to drink on.  There are also healthy frozen food entrees you can eat for lunch if your place of employment has a microwave available too.

Brown bagging it also lets you mix up your lunch options.  You don’t have to eat at the same place every day.  Taking your lunch is also safer since you prepared your meal yourself.  If a restuarant is busy and understaffed-the food isn’t always at it’s best…

Purchase a small little lunchbox or cooler along with an ice pack, and your lunch will stay cool until you eat it. If you are lucky that your employer provides a refrigerator, then you can store lunch items there as well.  If you’d rather not eat at your desk or area, then drive to a nearby park, or somewhere with different scenery. Get out and enjoy the great outdoors if the weather is nice.  Taking your lunch and eating outside gives you a breath of fresh air from being closed up all day……

If you are looking to save money for lunch-then how about brown bagging it? …It can save you $ and even be healthier for you!

Looking for more ways to save money at lunch when you go to work? 

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How to Save Money Buying Lunch