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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