I recently stumbled on a great FREE find here in Durham. It's called the Food Budget Kit. >

The Durham Region website says this:

"The Food Budget Kit was created to help you and your family eat healthy when on a budget. It includes information and tools to help you learn about menu planning, smart shopping, following Canada's Food Guide, cooking at home and using leftovers."  

I decided to order one - being a fan of random FREE things, learning ways of saving money and always collecting recipes - not really sure what I'd get. When it arrived in the mail, I was pleasantly surprised. It was chock full of resources and items: a package of thyme, a can strainer and a menu planner.

There were recipes based on eggs, white beans and budget meals as well as info on the Canada Food Guide which has sparked serious interest for my 5 year old - who I struggle to feed a balanced diet more regularly. Letting him see EXACTLY what he needs for his age has really made him start thinking of what he's eating and where it fits into the food guide.

I highly recommend ordering this free kit if you live in the Durham region. Can't beat FREE. Especially when it's a useful resource!