tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225169024525576477.post7819785842442863152..comments2024-03-27T13:54:53.368-04:00Comments on Frugal Workshop: Pop-Tarts ~ A Picture is Worth a Thousand WordsBelindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17486895127003368291noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225169024525576477.post-74990471134191342312011-06-14T16:17:46.210-04:002011-06-14T16:17:46.210-04:00Thank you, Paula. :) It's so nice to "see...Thank you, Paula. :) It's so nice to "see" you over here. I enjoy reading your blog. Yes, the $1 oatmeal is a great price. :)Belindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17486895127003368291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225169024525576477.post-2897447197646145802011-06-14T14:01:49.488-04:002011-06-14T14:01:49.488-04:00I can't remember the last time I saw oatmeal f...I can't remember the last time I saw oatmeal for $1. That's a stock-up price for me.<br /><br />But this is a good post!Paula Wethingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01437188275701297324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225169024525576477.post-71937532764518054802011-06-13T13:29:01.873-04:002011-06-13T13:29:01.873-04:00Excellent post, Carol. :) That is the point I was ...Excellent post, Carol. :) That is the point I was trying to make as well that there are cheaper alternatives out there. <br /><br />If we have Pop-tarts in the house it is because my Mother gave us some, but even so that is rare. It's probably been two years since we've had any here. There are so many other alternatives that taste better at least to me. <br /><br />I've made peanut butter & jelly sandwiches and ham & cheese sandwiches for breakfast too if I'm in a rut, or in a pinch, and can't think of anything else. <br /><br />Pop-Tarts wouldn't keep my dd from being hungry before lunch, which is the reason I like to include some protein with her breakfast. I'm not always successful as she still gets hungry before lunch sometimes, but it works for us. <br /><br />And I agree...not condoning anyone who makes them a regular part of their diet. :)Belindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17486895127003368291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-225169024525576477.post-8671015027539162662011-06-13T12:36:38.069-04:002011-06-13T12:36:38.069-04:00Good post. We rarely have poptarts or their generi...Good post. We rarely have poptarts or their generic equivalent here, as I believe there are better options. I won't pay more than $1/reg box or $2 a large box of 8. 4 kids=one large box. Never mind Mom and Dad's bfst. I can make or sometimes buy whole grain breads for less. On average, 16-18 slices/loaf so call this 8 servings (Yay! we all get to eat!). Add sale purchased margarine/p butter or homemade jam and I am under $2. <br />A 42 oz canister of plain oats is $1.72 at Aldis. It makes 30 servings but we tend to eat big bowls of oatmeal so call it 15. 2+ breakfasts @ 69 cents/6 people for double bowl servings, add brown sugar/fruit/spices-still super cheap, and very healthy alternative.<br /><br />I easily can get a qt of low fat, vanilla yogurt for $2, sometimes less. Sprinkle fruit/toasted oats/nuts/cereal/fruit etc and there is another quick bfst.<br /><br />2 working parent family with everyone out the door by 7 a.m.-I understand morning rush. plan ahead: make a bfst menu of ideas, boil eggs ahead, make a quick bread or 2 or muffins on a day off/weekend, make yogurt parfaits the night before-anything done ahead will ease the morning craziness. <br /><br />I am not condoning anyone who makes different choices, rather I am pointing out that there are affordable alternatives which may work for others.<br />CtonabudgetAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com