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Old 01-23-2008, 09:44 AM   #1
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Very eye-opening, and humbling if you're struggling to get that grocery expense down:
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Old 01-23-2008, 09:59 AM   #2
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I was kinda embarrassed seeing what we eat compared to everyone else.
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Old 01-23-2008, 10:00 AM   #3
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Wow!! That is crazy! In some countries people are spending 500.00 a week!!! CRAZY and but I also noticed that the LESS the family spent the healthier the food really looked alot less prepackaged and processed food and alot more meat veggies and fruit! EYE OPENING!!
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Old 01-23-2008, 10:50 AM   #4
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holy crap... $500!!!!

but you are right aleise02.. the healthier food the families ate did cost less... i just can't believe.. $500!! that is nuts! ... seiously i can't even FATHOM pending that much.

wow, really eye opening..

that poor family, the last one that spend $1.23 a week. can you imagine? we are so lucky..
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Old 01-23-2008, 12:17 PM   #5
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I'm a little embarassed too, I hope that's not truly the typical US family.
And we wonder why childhood obesity is on the rise....
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Old 01-23-2008, 12:23 PM   #6
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That is very interesting! I can't believe how much pop there is in several of them. I also can't believe the last family and what they ate throughout the week. It does make you think.
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The family in North Carolina certainly does not represent my home. Try as I might, I still spend $400 a month. I honestly could not tell you the last time I bought a soda.
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Wow! Fascinating.
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Wow. I mean really what else can you say?

Did anyone else notice the huge lack of natural (fresh fruits, veggies, etc) items in the American family's week?
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wow I did notice in some how much more healthy items some familys have over others!!
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