No matter who you are, food costs likely account for a large portion of your monthly spending. Cooking most of your meals cuts costs significantly – and being a smart shopper at the grocery store takes this to the next level! It is likely that you already know the most common grocery shopping tips: Make … Read more
As the name of this website implies, I have built a number of frugal practices into my daily life. Some money-saving strategies make a huge difference, such as living in a modest home vs. the most expensive one you can afford. Other times, we make choices that don’t seem so important in the moment. Here … Read more
If you have read our About Us page, you already know that I completed two years of service as an AmeriCorps VISTA member. AmeriCorps paid me living allowance stipend of about $11,000 – $14,000 plus a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award per year. Yikes. However, between the two Segal Awards, my savings, and then a few months at my … Read more
Do you struggle to keep your food spending under control and/or to use up all of the food that you buy? For me, the answer is no, and it all comes down to this easy, practical approach to meal planning. I have been using Pinterest to organize recipes and plan my weekly meals since 2016, … Read more