Frugal Friday!

Frugal Tip of the Day:
Amish Stores!

If you've never been to an Amish bulk goods store, you are seriously missing out. (It's even better if they have a deli as well. Amish cheese...mmm!) Most Amish bulk goods stores carry your basics; oatmeal, flour, sugar, spices, etc. Some also carry marked down groceries, such as canned goods and boxed goods that are about to expire. Always check the expiration date before you buy! For my Delaware readers, I recommend Byler's Country Store. They have two locations, one in Dover, and one in Harrington. For my Virginia readers, you can go to D & D Country Store in Bristol, located in a shopping center at Exit 5, or you can go to my new favorite.. The Dutch Pantry and Deli, located in Rural Retreat, just off of Exit 60 on I-81. I went there for the first time about a week ago, and I have fallen in LOVE. Can you really beat getting a giant bag of quick oats for $2? I don't think so! Imagine how much that would cost if you bought it in a regular grocery store! The Dutch Pantry also offers a wide selection of dried spices and herbs, which is much cheaper than if you were to buy them in the grocery store, as well. Small containers of spices can go upwards of $3 in the grocery store, but I bought a container of ground sage..easily a quarter cup, if not more, for only $0.70!

The moral of this story is...Go visit your local Amish bulk goods store! :)

Happy Friday, ya'll!