A Mini Azure Standard Grocery Haul Just in Time Before the Extreme Winter Weather Hits...

We had to run into the city to pick up our Azure Standard order and top off our gas tanks. It was the first time that we have had to pick up an Azure Standard order in the dark. I usually do not place orders during the winter months due to the possibility of dangerous weather conditions, but I was out of several items and decided to take a chance. 

Number One Husband and I both enjoy dates and pumpkin seeds. We use oats in things like breads, granola, cereals, hot oatmeal and healthy treats. The thick cut oats are our favorite. Yellow split peas are super high in protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals and aids in reducing the risk of certain diseases. I also purchased a pound of mustard seeds that are not shown in the picture. Woops!

Everything that we purchased from Azure Standard was less than half of the cost of lower quality products at the grocery store with the exception of the Kimchi. The Kimchi was only a couple of dollars cheaper. Azure Standard has the best cheese and cheese prices. Grocery store prices are double, and their cheeses are not as high quality compared to the cheese that we purchase from Azure Standard. Their sea salt is also better sourced and less expensive. I love Kimchi, so I ordered a large container.

My monthly shopping is finally complete. This month was a bit odd since I had to be in the city for a doctor's appointment earlier in the month and unfortunately, I wasn't able to schedule my appointment and my Azure order pick up on the same day, so we had to go into the city twice. It all worked out just fine and we will probably skip going into the city next month if at all possible. We will see.

However, we barely made it before the forecasted extreme winter weather moves into the state. The highway and interstate signs all warn of the impending snowstorm with sub-zero temperatures beginning tomorrow. We have been experiencing harsh negative temperatures in our area during the overnight hours for a week now. It was negative -18 this week already. 

The second storm moves in on Sunday evening and I expect our chance of snow to increase before then. I also expect our temperatures to drop well below the highs and lows forecasted since we are already below the forecasted temperatures. That is just the way it works way up here in the mountains. MLK Day's forecasted high is 10 degrees along with more snow. I'm glad that it is a postal holiday, so we don't have to go anywhere.  

• Friday Night

  

  Low: 5 °F

  Snow Likely

• Saturday

  

  High: 15 °F

  Snow then
  Chance Snow

• Saturday Night

  

  Low: -13 °F

  Chance Snow

• Sunday

  

  High: 14 °F

  Mostly Sunny

• Sunday Night

  

  Low: -12 °F

  Chance Snow

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 Stay safe and warm,

 Mrs. Smith