Do you ever eat out?
Sharon: Rarely. It would cost my family way too much money to feed five boys and a husband. Also, if we eat out, I can’t control the fat content, sodium and nutrients in the dinner. It’s just healthier and more affordable to eat at home.
Any tips for grocery shopping?
Sharon: I shop around the U. By that I mean, I shop on the outside lanes of the grocery store. That’s where you find all the good stuff like fresh meat, produce, diary and the bread. Of course, I shop for snacks, juice boxes, can foods, mixes and items like in the other aisles. However, 80% of my grocery basket is filled it items from the U. I just don’t trust food that has a crazy long shelf life.
Any other mealtime tips?
I usually lay out a tray of fresh vegetables and fruit about an hour before dinner. That way my boys don’t bug me about being hungry before dinner. Hungry? Eat celery, tomatoes and carrots. That does the trick. Also, I don’t let them fill up on milk before dinner. Milk is only for dinnertime or I would go through four gallons a day.
