by Lacey-Payne

Created on: May 05, 2008   Last Updated: August 15, 2010

"Laughter is brightest, in the place where the food is." -Irish proverb

"I don't even butter my bread; I consider that cooking." - Katherine Cebrian

The cost of food is increasing every day. We are in the midst of a global food crisis. Rice is now being rationed all over the world, and we don't even know for how long. I have some tips and advice to help you through this. This first one is a bit tricky if you are single, but don't worry, I have some ideas to help you too. Hunting for meat. Sure, it's expensive to buy all of the gear needed, but in the end, it's worth it. Besides, you can give your man the equipment as a Christmas gift, or for his birthday, or any other reason. Have family and friends help out, by making a wish list for him. If you are single, learn to hunt. It's not just a man thing. You might end up enjoying it.

Something is always in season to hunt. The money you save by having the meat processed, or better yet, processing it yourself would go a long way. If you just can't get enough money together to buy the needed supplies, you can always find someone you know who hunts. A lot of men just enjoy the hunt, and will sell some of the meat at great prices to get a little cash. In addition to this, you can buy whole chickens, eggs, and other meat from local farmers. And speaking of farmers, check out area Farmers Markets too. They can be a great source for fresh fruits and vegetables. Fresh is healthier and you can't beat the taste.
You can also start a small garden. Pick just one or two vegetables that you use the most of, such as potatoes or tomatoes. Then as you get time and money, add an item per year. You don't want to overwhelm yourself. If you have smaller children, have them to help you care for it. They will love to work side by side with you and have a great sense of accomplishment. This isn't even a new idea, back in the "old" days, children helped out on farms all of the time. It won't kill them, regardless of what the older kids tell you. If you have a living grandparent, they can verify this.

If you recieve food stamps, you can buy seeds. They are inexpensive. The hardest part of gardening is in the work, not the cost. While we are on the foodstamp topic, I should tell you that if you are not getting as much as you need per month, then these steps are important. If you run out at the end of the month, you end up spending money out of your pocket anyway. When foodstamps get low, you will always have meat to fall back on, leaving your

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