My bestie LOVES online grocery shopping, and I get it, she has four teenage boys and a younger daughter, it’s a convenience she doesn’t even have to pay extra for! But I, the practical friend, am constantly weighing the cost of convenience against our budgets. Can we save money by shopping online for groceries these …
It’s been a wild ride with grocery prices lately. I’ve been wondering how realistic it is to keep to my $65- $100 a week budget. I’ve had to let go of what is realistic and adjust my food budget accordingly. If you are struggling with rising food prices, know that there are STILL deals to …
Wondering how we keep a low grocery budget? Thanks to pantry cooking we can use what we have and fill in each week. This week I went to our local grocery store Tops and BJ’s Wholesale club. I find amazing deals at both of these stores. If you need a BJ’s membership for only $25 …
I’m back sharing my third consecutive week of grocery shopping and meal planning. I’ve done random meal menus and grocery trips in the past. Yet, it’s been years since I’ve done them consecutively. This week I went slightly over my $60 goal. I knew this would probably happen because I got a few snack items …
Keeping a low grocery budget was easy four years ago with all the coupon deals. Fast forward to all the apps and coupon fraud. It’s a different ballgame today. One, I’ve found a way to still master minus all the coupons. Have you wondered how much you are supposed to spend on groceries? Here is …
One of the most popular posts I’ve shared on the blog is how I’m spending $60 a week on groceries. Extreme couponing led my husband and me to start our debt-free journey! It’s only been an eight-year journey but it’s been a WILD ride and we are debt-free except for our mortgage BUT we have …
It’s Friday. Friday already. The time change, this cold, moving, selling our house, the blogs are …kicking my butt. To be completely honest I am exhausted. When you are exhausted couponing is harder. But living within your means should always be second nature. I have my cheap genes to thank for that. Yet if you …
Wondering how to shrink your grocery bill while still filling up your cart? Don’t let three mistakes steal your money when you grocery shop this week. Below are tips we used while paying off 52K in debt and raising two small children. Today is your day to take one small step toward a smaller grocery …
This weekend we watched a documentary called ” Farmageddon.” We have watched a few different documentaries on our food in the U.S. In College I took a Food & Nutrition Class, it changed my life. Not only was it one of my hardest classes it was an eye-opener. In College, I loved the $1 Fried Chicken and mashed …
If you’ve read How to Meal Plan When You’re a Busy Mom, you already know that the game’s name is simplicity + strategy. Between long work hours, shuttling kids to activities, and trying to squeeze in rest (if you’re lucky!), cooking dinner can feel like one more overwhelming task. What if I told you there …
Summer is one of the most chaotic times for meal planning. It’s the only few months I really loosen up on meal planning because there is usually so much going on. We are only a few weeks into summer break around here, and I’ve decided I have got to get back to meal planning this …
Can I be honest with you for a second, friend? My pantry is not a magazine pantry. It never has been. It’s a working pantry in a working farmhouse, feeding a hungry family and holding everything from home-canned tomatoes to the giant bag of chicken-scratch reminders I keep meaning to move to the barn. For …
There’s something about November on the farm that just puts decorating in your blood. The garden’s been put to bed, the animals are settling into their fall routine, and suddenly every mason jar, dried corn husk, and pinecone you’ve been saving all year has a purpose. You don’t need a Pinterest-perfect budget to pull off …
A complete roundup of the smartest Dollar Tree buys for every room — from bedroom clutter to game room glam Whether you’re deep in a bedroom organization overhaul, trying to squeeze every inch out of a tiny closet, or hunting for cheap DIY decor ideas, Dollar Tree is one of the most underrated places to …
Okay, let’s be real — every time I open Pinterest I end up down a two-hour rabbit hole of gorgeous rustic gardens, and I close my phone feeling equal parts inspired and totally overwhelmed. Like, do I need a budget for that? A contractor? Spoiler: You really, really don’t. I’ve been piecing together our little …
I’ve worked from home for several years now and recently went to work full time OUTSIDE the home. The hours are 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. It’s about a 15-minute drive to and from. When I got home and started dinner, we wouldn’t have eaten until 6 p.m. Some of you may think that’s early, …
Okay, so you’re gearing up for a No Spend February, huh? Love it. It’s the shortest month, so statistically, you’re already setting yourself up for success. Now if you want to gear up for a whole month of no spending you need to do a bit of preparing. This is a quick guide to help …
The holiday season is upon us, and as parents, we’re always on the lookout for affordable yet exciting gifts for our little ones. Stocking stuffers for elementary kids are a lot easier and cheaper typically then when you get into the teen years. My favorite place to shop for frugal stocking stuffers is Dollar General. …
If you’re anything like me, you know that the thrill of a good deal is second to none. But did you know that couponing can do more than save you a few bucks? Today, I want to share with you seven ways that becoming an extreme couponer has positively impacted my life and how it …
If you’ve had enough of your grocery bill total and landed on this post because you know something has to change, then you’re not alone. Extreme couponing started for me out of necessity, but now I do it because it kills me to overpay for things I know will be cheaper. How could you not …
Frugal living is about making conscious decisions to spend less, save more, and manage your finances effectively. Living a frugal life doesn’t mean you are going to cheap out; it means you will be smart with your financial decisions and learn how to balance finances and time. I’ve had plenty of comments where people on …
The one area you can always cut back on is your groceries! I know it may seem impossible right now with the increase in grocery prices and everything else, but I’ve been able to do it for years, and I’m hoping to inspire you to stick to your meal plan this week by creating a …
Being able to search for ways to save money on girlfriend getaways is a blessing in itself. Having someone you want to go away with and create lasting memories is one of life’s sweetest pleasures. I’m incredibly grateful that my bestie and I have been friends since first grade, and we are now 38 years …
If you love to save money on EVERY SINGLE Thing, then you know you think about the fuel you are burning every time you get into the car. Using grocery savings apps and coupons was one way we kept a super tight grocery budget, and now we can fill up for less with gas apps. …
