tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7222366044285702702.post2975211984115763223..comments2023-10-16T01:07:33.468-07:00Comments on Saving 4 My Family: Organic & Natural Living ThursdaySaving 4 My Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07934660106242366839noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7222366044285702702.post-89533490296303383832010-04-25T14:16:35.071-07:002010-04-25T14:16:35.071-07:00Debra - I'm not sure how to contact you regard...Debra - I'm not sure how to contact you regarding a co-op. If you read this, please email me!<br /><br />Connie - Thanks, I just noticed that and will change it. <br /><br />Thanks also to everyone for the advise and info on what you order from Azure. <br /><br />ErikaSaving 4 My Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07934660106242366839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7222366044285702702.post-58942258293466799412010-04-22T14:04:09.965-07:002010-04-22T14:04:09.965-07:00Oh, another idea -- Fred Meyer Bakery no longer sa...Oh, another idea -- Fred Meyer Bakery no longer saves their food grade pails which come to them filled with frosting. However, if you call regularly and happen to catch them when they have not yet thrown them away, you can score free 5 gallon or 2 gallon buckets. That is what I use. However, I don't strike it right very often so I also buy the ones from Azure.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01340523217639017737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7222366044285702702.post-72805528221207194622010-04-22T14:01:29.889-07:002010-04-22T14:01:29.889-07:00Good for you Erika! I buy their oats, beans, brown...Good for you Erika! I buy their oats, beans, brown rice, lentils and black beans.<br />I also buy monthly:<br />~25 pound box of Golden Temple Blueberry Flax Granola. We also like the cheery, the new acai berry, gingersnap and pecan and often buy a 5 pound box of one of those in addition. <br />~ Coconut Oil (Wilderness Family Naturals)<br />~ Bragg's Olive Oil<br />~ Bragg's Liquid Aminos<br />~ Udo's Oil<br />~ Organic Chicken Broth <br />and much more! <br />I haven't been too thrilled with alot of their produce but it is hit and miss.<br />Do you have the book Nourishing Traditions? If not, Azure has a great price on it and I know you'd like it. xoxoAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01340523217639017737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7222366044285702702.post-43287613533499652572010-04-17T15:29:05.555-07:002010-04-17T15:29:05.555-07:00I read your article in the Oregonian and I also we...I read your article in the Oregonian and I also went to your blog. I have a question for you? Have you ever thought of starting a CO-OP? Years ago, I lived in LaGrande, OR. When I was younger, I was a member of the co-op. It was a great experience/way to purchase and work to recieve great costing/reduced pricing, etc.<br /><br /> I live in Oregon City, near the little town of Redland.<br />Let me know if you would like to discuss/consider this option. If you are NOT interested in this idea/option, yes I would be interested in the drop site as well.<br /><br />Thank you, Debbie SUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13634638908856636378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7222366044285702702.post-34251800183943943592010-04-17T09:56:54.269-07:002010-04-17T09:56:54.269-07:00Hi, saw your blog in today's Oregonian. Azure ...Hi, saw your blog in today's Oregonian. Azure is located in Dufur, Oregon, near The Dalles. I have been a customer of theirs for years but have not established a drop site since moving to Damascus from Washington state. Thus, I would be interested in joining your group as a drop site.Connie510https://www.blogger.com/profile/15992204390094906895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7222366044285702702.post-76815898794858547842010-04-15T20:42:59.853-07:002010-04-15T20:42:59.853-07:00Hi, I have been buying from Azure for four years n...Hi, I have been buying from Azure for four years now and I love the prices and the fact that most things are not only organic but local! Here are some tips I'd like to pass on to you.<br /><br />#1. They have sales every month. Wait till something goes on sale to stock up on it.<br /><br />#2 If you are going to buy large bulk amounts (25lb bags of beans, wheat, flour, etc.) then spend the money to buy their 5 gallon food grade plastic pails @$4.35 each (code NF092) and the special gamma seal lids @ $6.50 each (code NF094). These make the bucket easy to get into with a twist top (unlike prying open a regular 5 gallon pail lid.) and the air tight lids keep everything in it fresh for years, and keeps bugs out. <br /><br />#3 The only thing I do not like about Azure is you are not guaranteed to get what you order. You won't know if you got it till the truck shows up. However, if you order $50 worth of stuff and you only end up getting $45, they don't count that against you in you order max. It's how much you order, not how much you spend in the end that counts. (Hope that made sense.)<br /><br />All in all we have been very satisfied with Azure. The people who work there are very nice and the family who grows a lot of the food is wonderful. They let our family visit the farm and gave us a guided tour of the facilities. It is nice to know that we are supporting a local family who works so hard to help me feed my family healthy food.<br />~HollieThe Swart Clanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00864703791732934129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7222366044285702702.post-80728110520951072992010-04-11T13:00:21.251-07:002010-04-11T13:00:21.251-07:00I would love to place an order. Thanks!I would love to place an order. Thanks!Rachelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7222366044285702702.post-25072257730574755262010-04-10T12:47:45.621-07:002010-04-10T12:47:45.621-07:00Great post Erika! I'm interested in purchasin...Great post Erika! I'm interested in purchasing from Azure too, count me in for a Happy Valley drop site.<br /><br />Breebreenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7222366044285702702.post-91399238182639337802010-04-08T13:17:45.495-07:002010-04-08T13:17:45.495-07:00Erika: I'm interested in ordering from Azure. ...Erika: I'm interested in ordering from Azure. I also left a link to your post on the New Season's deals on my blog. Hopefully we can find enough people for Azure to come to your house!<br /><br />AngelaFrugal Living Onlinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17264775163230356948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7222366044285702702.post-58338945584628743012010-04-08T13:08:18.081-07:002010-04-08T13:08:18.081-07:00Yes, there are others that I didn't mention, s...Yes, there are others that I didn't mention, sorry for the confusion and thanks for the info!<br /><br />ErikaSaving 4 My Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07934660106242366839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7222366044285702702.post-66726310551079159682010-04-08T12:00:26.901-07:002010-04-08T12:00:26.901-07:00Anybody out west, I believe that there is a drop s...Anybody out west, I believe that there is a drop site in Gaston, OR once a month.The Davis Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04372896860876492143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7222366044285702702.post-66372498712952403532010-04-08T10:19:28.000-07:002010-04-08T10:19:28.000-07:00We do a drop in St Johns, N pdx, about every other...We do a drop in St Johns, N pdx, about every other month.Bethanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11852537031138833284noreply@blogger.com