As promised, here’s the update on exactly how much my family spent on groceries in May, complete with pictures. Accountability is something I find to be super important in reaching goals and it has proven itself once again. With the incentive of publicly sharing my grocery expenses, I was able to come really close to […]
Frugality
Save bundles of cash buying used: Your guide to the most commonly purchased used items
Last week we sold a home gym on Craigslist for $150 that we purchased used 3 ½ years ago for $175. Total cost of use? $25 over three years – not bad! We’ve done this numerous times, re-selling bikes, furniture, and other items, sometimes for the exact same price we paid. Though the primary reason […]
How I slashed my grocery spending in half without using coupons
Last fall, I was combing through my monthly expenses once again, searching for ways to cut back on spending. After consulting my trusty spreadsheet, I discovered we were spending $500-600 per month on groceries. This isn’t an outrageous amount. Yet, considering I grow some of my own food, preserve it and buy ¾ of a […]
You might be shocked at how much you spend on food each month
“Currently I am working on cutting down my food bill. I added it up for Jan 2016 and nearly passed out. It was beyond ridiculous, for three adults!” – M This reader tallied her food expenses for a month and was shocked at how much she had spent. Food is typically our third highest monthly […]
3 ways to keep your restaurant habit from destroying your budget
You got off of work late, have to get the kids to soccer practice, get home and find nothing in the fridge and have no time to get to the grocery store before bedtime, so you make that familiar call. The person on the other line doesn’t have to ask your address. You’ve made the […]