The Lunch Bunch With Wings

For some time now, I have been an avid participant in the http://www.angelfoodministries.com/ program. For those of you who are new to my blog, Angel Food is a co-op that offers grocery savings. So, we sign up the month before pick-up. For $30 we get enough food to feed a family of four for a week. Wow, have I been impressed.

So, now we are making it fun. This month the group is meeting for lunch before Angel Food pickup. We're going to hit my favorite Mexican joint.

We're saving a ton of money and spending a wee bit of it to get together and enjoy each other for a a time.

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Day 7 of My Fabulously New Low Electric Bill

Wow, I'm really getting into this now! You guys have been great spurring me on to find more prizes and new ways to cut my electric bill.

With current events on every one's mind, how we consume and what we consume is increasingly important. People who never clip coupons are suddenly doing so. So, I know a change is happening when folks who normally consume without much thought strike up conversations with me and want more information about the challenge. Hmmmm.

"What's this electricity challenge all about?"

You see, I am a writer by trade and I also run a salon spa. Normally I'm involved in covering beauty, fashion, and business issues. The Electricity challenge was born out of the starting of a personal blog. I never thought that so many people would identify with the challenge.

So, now I talk about energy as well as beauty as a daily routine. it makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside. hey, maybe I can turn the thermostat down another degree? Hmmm. Ideas, ad more ideas.

Today's electricity saving endeavor is quick and simple. I've purchased thermometers for the refrigerator and freezer. I placed them inside and waited 24 hours. Oh my goodness! I found that my freezer and fridge were WAY too cold. Was wondering about those frozen veggies in the fridge a few weeks back. Hmmmm, may have the answer.

So, I adjusted the temps down and intend to check it in a day or so. The cool thing about the thermometers is that they show a range in color so you don't have to guess what temperature the fridge or freezer should be to keep your stuff safe and fresh!

While I was at it I vacuumed the coils. Don't know if that helps, but it was something that needed to be done anyway.

Don’t forget that we are giving away prizes at the end of December. To be eligible simply register for our monthly newsletter on the right. We don’t spam and we NEVER share your email address. One of our lovely prizes is a Kill-A-Watt meter to help identify what gadgets really draw in current. Pass it along. More prizes coming.I will also be sending out tweets that go along with the challenge www.twitter.com/BeautyWriter saving electricity is truly a beautiful thing.

When the People Around us are Going Hungry

When was the last time you were truly hungry? No, not the type of hungry you get when you get engrossed in a project and can't pull yourself away. I'm talking the hunger you get when the cupboard is bare and there is no end in sight. Hopefully never. But even in a developed and progressive country such as ours, people go hungry. With rising gas prices, people are having to choose.

There is an answer to the food squeeze! It's called http://www.angelfoodministries.com/

Angel Food is a non profit food Co-op. There are no forms to fill out and your income is your business. Simply pick the package you want and prepay it. Then on your designated pick-up day, show up and pick up your boxes. If items are not picked up, they are donated to people in need.

I just love the program. It will feed a family of 4 for a week and it only cost $30. You can even use foodstamps for payment or you can pay online with a CC.

The food is first quality, name brand stuff, you have come to love. They also have a senior box. I ordered the senior box for my next door neighbor to make life a little easier.

So go ahead check it out. Encourage a friend or college student to try it. www.AngelFoodMinistries.com

The more people who participate the better the packages will get. There is power in many. So, if you know someone who could use a hand, why not gift them a box of angel food? If you are trying to stretch your own grocery budget it is a smart move. I'm looking forward to October 25th when I pick up my next AngelFood box.