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A Rest in Peace, George, Roundup » JoeTaxpayer — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 14:59:52 +0000

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By: Moneyedup

Moneyedup — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 02:17:02 +0000

I usually shop on the frugal side too, but when it comes to certain products I will spend more money. I spend more on my work clothes, as well as skin care products. I also spend more on organic foods occasionally and computer related stuff.

By: Jason W

Jason W — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:15:57 +0000

I believe the top foods you should buy organic (for nutrient and taste reasons) are:
1. Butter
2. Meat
3. Eggs

Keep in mind that wilted organic veggies may not be as good as fresh, crisp veggies that may have been sprayed. Also, some fruits and veggies tend to be more sprayed than others. You can find lists (updated annually for the U.S.) giving the top 10 worst sprayed and least sprayed fruts/veggies.

I think social justice also comes in. I want to buy clothes that have been made by workers paid a fair wage under safe conditions. I want to buy food that is grown in ways that give back to farmers, animals, and earth.

Also, flavor comes in. I switched from buying organic milk to buying locally produced milk, not because pasteurization kills all the healthy organic microbes in the milk anyway, but because the local milk tasted better and fresher. It’s also cheaper and uses less fuel to transport, but like I said, I found out non-organic was more delicious in this case.

By: Craig

Craig — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 18:55:53 +0000

@Jason
I think the hard thing (at least in my case) is knowing how long an expensive item will last. Just because something is more expensive doesn’t mean it lasts. But, you can lose if you buy nicer close as reasonable prices – good tip.
@Stacy
Safety is one of those times when paying for value is important. Thanks.
@Eric A
I’ve never tried organic milk or eggs. I’d better put that on a list of things to try in my lifetime.

By: Jason @ One Money Design

Jason @ One Money Design — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:44:33 +0000

Craig, you raise an interesting discussion topic. I think clothes is a great example of how you can fall into the price trap. I’ve spent some extra money on some nice work clothes and they have stayed in my closet for a long time and look almost as if they were knew. Yet, I’ve still found some of the cheap options here and there and they last about a year. In the long run I would think I’m saving more money buying nicer clothes at reasonable prices. I need to do better at this. Of course, I have to resist the impulsive buys and shop more stragically.

By: Eric A

Eric A — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:35:24 +0000

Organic milk and eggs are about 33% more expensive, BUT they taste so much better, make you feel better, and I suspect the health benefits from avoiding all the hormones will pay off in the long run – buy for value!

By: Stacy

Stacy — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:07:51 +0000

I think that we are all to blame for doing some of these. I am guilty of buying good quality tires instead of used tires but, I buy the reduced meat at the store. Everyone is alike, no matter how different we think we are.