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DIY Fruit Cups

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When you're on the go and need a healthy snack, it's easy to pick up pre-packaged fresh fruit. But this convenience will cost you! With a little planning, you can make your own fruit cups for a fraction of the cost.

Here's our cost comparisons:

Container of fresh pre-packaged Strawberries: $7
DIY: $4 (two containers!)

Pre-packaged Cantaloupe slices: $1.94
DIY: $1.98 (Two Containers)

Pre-cut Watermelon: $11.27
DIY: .99

Tropical Mix Fruit Cup: $6.44 (1 container)
DIY: $8 (3 cups worth)

TOTAL:
4 Containers, Pre-Packaged Fruit = $26.84
Fresh Fruit for DIY Version = $15.70
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SAVINGS: $11.14!! (Triple the amount of fruit!)

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Recycling Clothing: Do you ever wonder what happens to all your old clothes after you put it in a recycle bin? You'd be surprised at exactly how many people this one bag will help.; Watch Segment