I Can’t Remember

[Part of my series on Non-Disposable Alternatives to Disposable Items]

I said “out of the box.” And this is almost as out there as you can get.

I was going to post on alternative products for dealing with menstruation, but Myscha Theriault over at WiseBread beat me to the punch with Green for Girls: A Feminine Perspective.

A note to men:
1. If you are squeamish about this sort of thing, don’t read it–it’s a frank discussion.
2. Every woman is different, and their bodies are different. That’s why there are different products. While you can suggest these methods, or mention that you would be supportive of them, please do not attempt to dictate the choice of feminine product to your wife, girlfriend, or daughter. (Not that every man is this bossy, but if you’re this type of guy, this is not the time of month to nag about environmental responsibility.)

Actually, April’s grocery total was $13 more than January’s, but I bought a couple magazines because they we “green” issues.

The point is, everybody’s complaining about rising grocery costs!
So, what’s my secret?

I buy local.

Groceries are going up because of rising gas prices. If something doesn’t get shipped as far, it doesn’t cost as much!
But wait, it’s not as simple as looking on the package to see where something’s from!

I also buy from local businesses.
Why does this matter?
Because a large regional or national chain will pass on their transportation costs to the consumer across the board, raising prices on everything even if it only traveled 40 miles. A small local grocer will not. So while something from 500 miles away will cost more, something from 50 miles away will not.

The secret: go to a local grocery store, and read the label for place of origin!

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