It's Works-For-Me Wednesday... 

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With lots of mouths to feed, cutting costs without sacrificing quality in foods is really challenging.  I have my share of mac 'n cheese nights to stretch things, and make the most of the case sales at one of our local grocery stores every six months or so.  I also take advantage of warehouse stores when I have the chance, with cheeses, some meats, and fruits and veggies being items I frequently purchase.  I also participate in a food coop, which allows me the chance to purchase natural and organic foods at reasonable prices.  I get my bulk grains, cereals, beans, nuts, and dried fruits this way.  

A 50 lb. bag of oatmeal and a 25 lb. bag of pinto beans last our household the 3 months between orders, and help me keep inexpensive meals in the weekly rotation.    A 5 lb. box of hulled sunflower seeds makes for a great addition to cookies or salads, and a 14 lb. box of banana chips makes for months of great snacks for the kiddies.  Many of the items offered aren't so economical for our household, but but there are many that I find very much worth my while to purchase.  The source of our coop purchases (Shop Natural) also has online shopping, and though  I'm not sure of shipping costs, the prices are comparable to those offered in their coop catalogs. 

Bulk shopping works for our household, so it works for me!