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Show ft4mttt44mmttmtt.t.mm-n-y Holly's Hints by Holly Baker Uintah County Home Economist t44444' Winning the supermarket game Has going to the supermarket lost its appeal? If so, you're not alone. Research studies indicate that consumers con-sumers no longer view grocery shopping shop-ping as being any fun. One approach is to turn grocery shopping into a challenging supermarket game a game at which you, the consumer, can win in several ways. Equipped with a basic game plan, you will save money without sacrificing good nutrition or variety! At the same time, shopping will become an interesting and rewarding rewar-ding experience rather than a chore. The first step in developing a game plan is to learn how to comparison-shop. comparison-shop. Many of the more than 14,000 items sold in the average supermarket are available in different sizes, shapes, forms and qualities. Apples, for example, exam-ple, can be purchased fresh, frozen, canned, dried, whole, sliced and as sauce, pie filling and juice. During the fresh apple season, when the fruit is , at peak quality and carries the lowest price, you will save money and increase in-crease eating enjoyment by purchasing purchas-ing fresh apples. During the summer, before the new crop becomes available, apples purchased in a form other than fresh may be a better buy. The way in which you plan to use an apple or other fruit or vegetable will be a factor in your selection, too. If an apple will be served as part of a cheese and fruit dessert, appearance is important. im-portant. So, you probably will want to choose large, attractive, fresh apples because the end use justifies the higher price per pound. But if the apple ap-ple will be chopped and stirred into hot cereal, then smaller, less perfect apples ap-ples at a more economical price would be a better choice. The second step in developing a supermarket game plan is learning how to use unit pricing the per unit measured cost per ounce or pound. Consumers not familiar with unit pric ing often are surprised to discover than an item with a high price tag really real-ly may not be as expensive as it first appears. How can you tell? Look at the shelf sticker near the product. Many supermarkets super-markets include both the unit price and a total price on this sticker. But if not, unit price can be quickly figured with a hand calculator or in your head. Simply divide the total price by the number of pounds or ounces the item contains. Contrary to populaF belief, the large or "giant" size package is not always the best buy. Once you have used unit pricing to determine which size is least expensive, you need to make another judgment. Is the size right for you? Even if it costs less, the larger size is never a good buy if the food will spoil or family members will tire of it before it can be eaten. Some foods, however , can be used in a variety of ways making the large package a good buy even for a small family. Rolled oats, for example, can be used as a cereal and as an ingredient ingre-dient in both cooking and baking. So, the large package is an exceptionally good value regardless ot tamuy size. - Cost per serving, a form of unit pricing, pric-ing, can be another useful tool. When buying meat, for example, the cost per serving is the best measure of value because bone and fat are not eaten. When selecting, a boneless three ounce serving is considered average. When selecting canned, packaged and frozen foods, read the label. It usuallly provides pro-vides a recommended searving size and number of servings per container. The latter figure can be divided into the total price to determine the cost per serving. Once comaprison shopping and unit pricing have become second nature, don't forget the most important part of your game plan the game guidelines. Otherwise known as your shopping list, the game guidelines are written at home and taken along with you to the supermarket. Or, do you absentmindedly tuck the list into your pocket or purse, never to be referred . to again? By sticking to your shopping list you will be able to resist costly impulse buying. Don't be too inflexible, however, for you may encounter some great unadvertised bargains. If pork chops are on the menu for Wednesday but you find chicken on sale, don't hesitate to make a substitution. At the same time, be wary of special store displays as they, too, can lead to impulse im-pulse purchases. Toppings, for example, exam-ple, are purposely displayed near the ice cream section. Other tips to include in your supermarket super-market game plan are: 1. Eat before you shop and, if possible, possi-ble, shop alone. Hungry shoppers, and shoppers with "helpers" are more apt to buy unneeded items. 2. Know the price of items frequently purchased so you can recognize specials. 3. Consider the cost of convenience. Convenience foods such as frozen piz-.za piz-.za and instant cereal may cost more but can save valuable preparation time and energy. 4. Read labels,, checking ingredient lists and nutrition information to get the most nutrition for each dollar spent. . 5. Use coupons and refunds to save money on items you need. Keep them all in a large envelope so you can refer to them when writing your shopping list. By sticking to a supermarket game plan, you won't be the only winner. Because shopping will no longer be a bore, you will find yourself planning more creative meals while saving money. We, as a family, would like to sincerely thank our many friends and relatives who were so kind and thoughtful dur ing the recent and sudden loss of our beloved husband and father. Thanks to those who called at our home, for the lovely floral offerings, cards and food brought in. A special thanks to the Glines First Ward Bishopric and Relief Society, Progressive Pro-gressive Arts Club, the Valley Roping Club and all others who helped tn so many ways. !i Z. The, family of Norman Ray Fletcher ; . Golden Age Activities By Ada Murray 1984 has come to an end and what a great year it has been. Just hope everyone will continue to paticipate in the many activities that are provided for us each day at the Golden Age Center. Because of bad weather, the attendance atten-dance at the dinners was down some the past week. Ten of us braved the storm Thursday Thurs-day to attend the game day. There is still a large group coming to play bingo every Tuesday afternoon. Last week Lena Mast and Venna Richens tied for first place with five games each and Elsie Mitchell won second place with four games. Winners for the year are Mollie Stockton and Alice Mott in first place with 144 games each. Lena Mast was second with 119 game and Venna Richens was third with 103. Better come and join us for an afternoon of real fun. The Friday night dance was another one of fun and socializing. Come and join us. A happy and prosperous New Year to everyone. To all who are ill we wish a speedy recovery and to those who have lost loved ones we send our love and sympathy. Proven Recipe 1 grain of faith (the size of a mustard seed) 1 ounce of desire to serve 1 cup that runneth over with equal parts of kindness, love and charity 1 pound of hard work Season well with enthusiasm Bake for at least one hour each day. See you all in 1985. Wednesdoy, Jonuory 2, 1985 VeiTiaT ExpfeSS 1 5 J AfterCh rlstnissSale All Winter Items 30 Off Most Items up to 50 Off Special Racks 75 Off Coats Suits Dresses Jewelry & t cl & 4 i c 73 West Main 789-0604 Stacy Brimhall gets Chicago assignment Sister Stacey Annette Brimhall, daughter of John and Reah Brimhall of Rock Springs, Wyo., and granddaughter grand-daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Murray Mur-ray of Vernal, has been called to serve a special mission to the Illinois Chicago Mission of the hearing impaired. im-paired. She will enter the Missionary Training Center Jan. 10. A farewell will be held Jan. 6 at 4:45 p.m. in the Rock Springs 8th Ward Chapel, 3306 Whitemountain Blvd. Sister Brimhall is a 1981 graduate of Rock Springs High School where she was active in band, drama, cheerleading and FBLA. r. - - f ; i - t-'. . f ; y Sister Stacey Brimhall Murray's have family reunion Forty two descendants of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Murray of Vernal, gathered for a family reunion Saturday Satur-day Dec. 29 at the American Legion Hall in Vernal. The family enjoyed a pot luck din ner followed by games and visiting. Those visiting from out of town were the Murray's daughters and their families; Mr. and Mrs Danny (Lorna) Oaks and three children of Evanston, Wyo. and Reah Brimhall and two daughters from Rock Springs, Spr-ings, Wyo. Tomorrow, tomorrow, tomorrow... Not Tomorrow TODAY! Call 789-4954 HEALTHFUL NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS For a free introductory consultation. Is there any rhyme or reason, any sense that you can see, why some folks are nice and slender and the rest are fat like me? Tomorrow bright and early, Yes tomorrow is the day I shall shed this extra poundage. I shall starve this fat away. Oh, how many times I've said it, but the tomorrotc comes and goes; all my resolutions shatter and my body grows and grows. VISA 1680W.Hwy.40 Suite if 26o VernaPs Family Restaurant The Crack'd Pot Invites you to dine by candlelight! Dinner Specials- 12 oz. Rib Steak with soup, salad bar, choice of potato and qqq homemade bread i Wednesday & Thursday: Shrimp dinner with soup, salad bar, choice of potato and homemade bread Q49 Try our 99 & 1" Breakfast Specials Biscuits 4 gravy with hashbrowns and bacon or sausage 250 Salad Bar Assorted salad, tossed AL' iaiaa ft conaimenis wihi a f variety of breads. FREE DINNER served on your birthday! 18 yrs. & older - Must have ID Dally Lunch Special 249 fcr I r3! 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