January Terra Organics Order 1

This is my first order for the New Year & One Small Change. I'm hoping it will get more fresh produce in our tummies and keep me from the grocery store. I'm hoping I can get in on the CSA this next month.










It weighed in at just about 22 pounds.  We never buy fresh Mango, so that is a plus.  We have never had a Crenshaw Melon, so that should be a fun new thing to try.  We are studying plants for homeschool and  the boys like to plant seeds from our fruits.  So, we will see if we can get anything to grow.

Hip Mountain Mama has a challenge that most people could complete.  Make one change till Earth Day.  That is 22 April 2010.  Go ahead and give it a try.

My change for January was already planned.  But, I'm going to share it again.  I'm ordering from Terra Organics.  Once the CSA season starts in June I will be ordering a share from Tahoma Farms via Terra Organics instead.  I'm excited and look forward to our first delivery next Friday.

Meal Planning in 2010

Monday-Soup and Sandwiches 

Tuesday-Burritos or Mexican Food 

Wednesday-Leftovers or Church Meal 

Thursday-Tofu/Chicken, rice, frozen veg or salad 

Friday-Pizza 

Saturday-Finger Foods and leftovers 

Sunday-Crockpot or Breakfast

Along with some changes in our budget, I am making a plan for meals. I don't want to have to be a slave to it. But, I've found it helps to make outlines for myself. I'm going to keep myself out of stores. I've already set us up for our first Terra Organics order. I'm working on finding a local drop point for Azure Standard. Then I can shop at Costco once a month and Trader Joes every other month. That should keep our budget low while still building up a stockpile. I don't want to go through another hard time without a pantry. That was really hard this last time. I can go without a lot of things. But, not being able to feed my family well is so difficult.