May means Farmers Markets!

Top 5 reasons to eat local

1. A lifestyle that gives you access to healthy food that comes with a relationship to the farmer that has produced your food.

2. It is environmental responsibility as you are choosing to eat without imposing a large carbon footprint and choosing from local farmers who are environmental stewards of their land.

3. You are also choosing economic responsibility-keep money local.

4. High quality foods found in your backyard-healthy, nutritious and flavorful foods

5.  Eating local food is eating seasonally 

  Where are the Farmers Markets in Madison and Oneida Counties?

*Berkshire Rome Vendors Market	101 W. Dominick St. Berkshire Bank parking lot	Friday 9am-6pm May 1-November 13
*Boonville Farmers' Market	222 Schuyler St.	Thursday 12 Noon-6pm June 25-October 22
*City of Sherrill Farmers' Market	377 Sherrill Rd Next to the Gazebo	Tuesday 3pm-7pm June 2-October 6
*Clinton Farmers' Market	Village Green West Park Row	Thursday 10am-4pm June 4-October 8
Joe's Jerky Sherrill Farmers' Market	190 E State St., parking lot Sherrill	Saturday 10am-4pm May 16-October 31
*Oneida County Public Market	REA wing Union Station 321 Main St. Downtown Utica	Saturday 9am-1pm May 16-October 31
Oneida County WINTER Public Market	Main Lobby Union Station 312 Main Street, Downtown Utica	Alternate Saturdays 9am-1pm November 7-April 9
*Trenton Farmers' Market	Village Green Holland Patent	Saturday 9am-1pm June 13-October 10
*Utica Farmers' Market	Chancellor Park Bleeker/ Elizabeth Street	Wednesday 8am-5pm June-October
Wagner Farms	5841 Old Oneida Rd. Rome	Daily (except Fri) 9am-6pm Mid May-December 24
*Westmoreland Farmers' Market	Seymour's Diner 4825 State Route 233	Sunday 9am-1pm June 7-October 4
Westmoreland WINTER Farmers' Market	Westmoreland Fire Dept. 100 Station Rd.	Saturday 9am-12 Noon November 7-April 2
*Cazenovia Farmers' Market	Cannon Park Albany St.	Saturday 9am-2pm May 16-October 31
Cazenovia WINTER Farmers' Market	American Legion Hall 26 Chenango St	Monthly, 3rd Sat 10am-1pm November - April
Cottage Lawn Farmers' Market	435 Main St. Madison Co. Historical Society, Oneida	Tuesday 3pm-7pm June 2-October 20
*Earlville Farmers' Market	Village Park, East & North Streets	Fri/Sat 7am-6pm May 1-October 31
*Hamilton Farmers' Market	Village Green, 3 Broad St.	Saturday 8am-1pm May 2-October 31
*Town of Lenox/Canastota Farmers' Market	Corner of Hickory & Main St.	Saturday 9am-2pm July 11-October 17

 

Do you dread grocery shopping?

Are you tired of wasting time and money at the grocery store? Long lines...stressing you out! Kids in tow wanting all the genetically modified "prettied" up processed foods. Do you go to more than one store as you are trying to find the best deals out there? Sometimes this is like a 2 hour process for me AND I can not always find Organic and Non-GMO food to feed my family!

Oh and how about going to the Mall or Specialty Shops to purchase birthday gifts or clothes...I don't know about you but I live an hour away from the Mall-so not really conducive with my busy lifestyle...show me the online options!!!

THERE is HOPE!

Now a days there is a better way! Buy just about anything from the comfort of your living room via the internet and have it delivered to your door! There are many different options out there but today I am going to share with you my favorites!

Beth's Pick #1: The Green Polka Dot Box:
I LOVE the Green Polka Dot Box-This site allows you to add items to your cart and then your groceries get delivered to your door! They offer food including cold products, household and personal care items. They even have products for kids and pets! They offer "the steal for the day" as well as a tab for "deals". I LOVE the fact that I can order from my computer or smart phone, order Non-GMO food to feed my family and can avoid the taunting trip to the store. Check it out via this link: You may need to copy and paste it into your browser. OH and yes your items are delivered in a green polka dot box! My kids think its awesome!

http://www.greenpolkadotbox.com/invite/id/17977/

Beth's pick#2: VitaCost:
Vitacost is an amazing site and offers FREE shipping of orders over $49. You can even save more money by shopping the Promo Pockets and ordering the same products monthly-check out the set and save option! VitaCost offers everything from food to household products to herbs to pets..You get the picture! They also offer many deals and make sure you sign up for their e-mail newsletter for more savings! They even offer an APP for your phone!

When you visit Vitacost.com and place at least $30 order with the link below you will save $10 on your first order! Copy and paste the link into your browser!


http://goo.gl/fdo9hE

Beth's pick#3: Young Living Essential Oils, Blends and Products:

For those who know me, YOU know how PASSIONATE I am about my essential oils, Young Living is the only essential oil company that follows the Seed to Seal Process-it is very important to me to know that I am using Pure Therapeutic Grade essential oils-and I am rest assured with Young Living. I would be LOST without my oils as I now use them on a daily basis! Did you know that they even have products for the home, beauty and wellness as well? I love their supplement line as well as the Thieves line! Want to check it out-see the link for sign up info-want to learn more? Contact me for more information, I would love to chat!

https://www.youngliving.com/signup/?site=US&sponsorid=1360344&enrollerid=1360344

Beth's Pick#4 Zulily:

What about clothes for the kids and yourself? I love Zulili! 70% off Retail, Deals all the time-great for gifts or to keep! Everything from home decor, clothes, shoes, jewelry and more! The products are amazing, I especially love the super cute clothes I find here! They also offer an APP for your phone!

Shop via this link-just copy and paste in your browser!
www.zulily.com/invite/baust113


AND do you know what?? Many online companies will give you a discount or small commission by sharing with your friends as well!! Be sure to check that option out!

Hope this information helps! Save time and money buy shopping online-worried about the carbon footprint?? Then order larger quantities of items-spread out further like every 4-6 weeks OR maybe you can go in on an order with friends.