Frugal Friday #7
If you’re new here: On Fridays I share a few frugal things I did during the week. Then in the comments you to share a frugal thing or two you did during the week. If you are a blogger feel…
Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
One of the lowest cost food categories is soup. Soup is mostly water but still filling and comforting. I love that soup is a meal in one, saving prep time and money on side dishes. I usually add a hearty bread for…
How to Shrink Spending with a Grocery Ad
Every week on Tuesday or Wednesday I get a mail bundle of the grocery ads from my local stores. They come to everyone for free and if somehow we get missed we can go to the store website and sign…
How the Pantry Method Saved Me Thousands
The average family of 8 spends between $1200-$1600 a month on food. We spend $620 ($550 for groceries, $40 for eating out and $30 for lunch allowance for my husband.) A difference of $580-$980 a month. That means over a year…
How to Shrink Your Bills and GROW Your Pantry at the same time
I’m so excited about today’s post! It covers the theme of this whole blog AND is the concept that makes living with a smaller grocery budget possible. I only recommend drastically reducing a grocery budget in an emergency, like we did…
How to Shop Online with Cash Envelopes
Last week Ann asked a question that deserves it’s own post: “The envelope system wasn’t realistic for us. We do a lot of our household purchasing online, not at a ‘brick and mortar’ store. Also, paying utilities and rent with cash…
Frugal Friday #6
If you’re new here: On Fridays I share a few frugal things I did during the week. Then in the comments you to share a frugal thing or two you did during the week. If you are a blogger feel…
How to Use Your Debit Card Like a Cash Envelope System
I am personally convinced that cash envelopes are the best way to stay on budget, but I also know that this method doesn’t appeal to everyone. I’ve talked to people who won’t shop with cash. It makes them nervous to carry it…
How to never go over your food budget again….ever (+Darren’s Office Plan)
I’ve been having trouble focusing on work the last few days, because I’ve been dreaming about our basement. It’s supposed to be Darren’s office, but right now it looks like this: Yes I’m embarrassed, and yes this will eventually circle…
How much can you afford?
Choosing how much to budget for your family’s food is very personal. I’m transparent about how much we spend hoping to encourage families who can’t afford to budget much. I know on the other side there are families who can afford…