Food costs usually make up a large percentage of a family’s budget. Therefore, if you can reduce your food spending, then you can save a lot of money. One key trick is to make (and stick to) a minimalist grocery list. Here’s what that’s all about. What Is a Minimalist Grocery List? The idea behind […]
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Reducing My Food Spending to Save Money
I recently reviewed my spending for the first couple of months of the year. Usually, I do this monthly. However, I had let things slide. Upon review, I immediately noticed that I must significantly reduce my food spending if I want to save money. When Food Gets Emotional Things got out of control with my […]
New Food Plan: Is a Hungryroot Subscription The Way to Go?
I’m ready to try a new food plan. I’m looking for a food delivery service that offers fresh, healthy food at a relatively low cost. Therefore, I’m going to try Hungryroot. I just got my first box today, and so far I’m happy with what I see. But will it prove to be worth it? […]
5 Frugal Choices Helping Me With Healthy Eating
I recently recommitted to healthy eating. Of course, it’s always been important to me. But naturally sometimes I stray from it. I started a new relationship last year and we enjoyed indulging in lots of tasty meals together. The COVID-19 pandemic hit and the stress made me want to comfort eat. But it’s time to […]
Frugal Finds of the Week
This week has been rather laid back. The sun is out, people are out, and its time to start enjoying our nice summer days here, social distancing of course. Along with the better days, are some great deals I happened upon this week to make me feel extra special. Follow along for these frugal finds […]
Frugal Bottle: Wine in a Sustainable Paper Bottle
I keep a Google Alert on to notify me about frugal news. Anything that has to do with saving money interests me. Usually, I see a lot of the same tips and products. But this week a series of headlines for Frugal Bottle surprised me. While not “frugal” news in the traditional sense, this paper […]
Why Do I Spend So Much Money on Food?
I spend so much money on food. Other than my rent, it’s the biggest chunk of my monthly budget. If I lived somewhere with cheaper rents (rather than in pricey San Francisco), I might actually spend more money on food than on rent. It’s something I’m constantly battling with. So, I’ve decided to get real […]
Meal Prep Subscriptions: Good For Some But Not All
Meal prep subscriptions are one of the hottest start up ideas in the market right now. Off the top of my head I can think of at least three; Blue Apron, Hello Fresh and Home Chef. It makes so much sense; people gotta eat. All the steps that come before sitting down at the dinner […]
Blue Apron Review: Is It Worth It?
Cooking at home is the best way to establish healthy, consistent eating habits. It’s also time-consuming, potentially expensive, and creates a lot of dirty dishes. Blue Apron’s mission is to deliver fresh food from sustainable sources that help reduce food waste and teach people how to cook. Blue Apron has partnered with 150 farms so far, and […]
Favorite Things to Buy At Costco
I’ve talked before about Costco. It’s a great place to stock up on grocery items that you use frequently or to save money on grocery shopping. Gotta love those bulk items! I’ve compiled a list of my favorite things to buy at Costco for y’all today. I’m a picky eater, and I only need to […]