If you want to save money on real food, it’s important that you evaluate where you’re shopping. You can’t just assume that one store has better deals than another. You have to do the leg work – make a list, get in the store and pull out the calculator. I’ve done the leg work forClick to Continue »
Ultimate Guide to Shopping at Trader Joe’s
Trader Joe’s was in my regular shopping routine for a long time, but when I learned how to be strategic with my grocery shopping, I stopped going as often because I was able to find similar deals without having to drive as far. Since our dietary requirements have changed a little bit, I’m willing toClick to Continue »
My Personal Experience and Honest Review of Butcher Box
I never intended on being a guinea pig when I grew up, yet here I am, testing and experimenting again on your behalf! First, it was Zaycon and their famous boneless skinless chicken breasts. Next, it was Amazon and how to get the most out of a Prime membership. Then, it was Grove Collaborative andClick to Continue »
15 Ways to Save Money at Sprouts Farmers Market
Healthy eating doesn’t depend on where you shop. You can shop at Costco, at ALDI or even Walmart and put real food on the table without spending a lot of money. Still, every store has hidden secrets to getting the most bang for your buck – even Whole Foods! I’m new to Sprouts in aClick to Continue »
Zaycon Fresh Review (shrimp and steaks)
UPDATE: As of June 25, 2018, Zaycon Fresh has suspended operations. Read the details at the bottom of this post! The short version: Last year I bought boneless skinless chicken breasts from Zaycon Fresh and they were awful. I contacted customer service, they gave me a refund via store credit and in turn I boughtClick to Continue »
Which is Cheaper: Walmart or ALDI?
As a frugal shopper, I’m always wondering what store will get the best deal. It’s one of the primary principles I teach in my course Grocery Budget Bootcamp, and it’s why I wrote a whole post comparing Costco to ALDI. Well, since not everyone has an ALDI nearby, I thought it would be prudent toClick to Continue »
My Personal Experience and Honest Review of Zaycon Fresh Foods
UPDATE: As of June 25, 2018, Zaycon Fresh has suspended operations. Read the details at the bottom of this post! If you’ve been in the frugal food space for any amount of time, you’ve likely heard about Zaycon Fresh Foods. Finding quality meat – that’s affordable – is one of the trickiest aspects ofClick to Continue »
5 Things to Buy at Grove Collaborative (and What to Skip)
When we first switched to a real food diet, reading labels was absolutely crucial. There are so many different products on the market, and not all were considered healthy or safe. Reading labels is what inspired us to make non-food things too, like hand sanitizer, foaming hand wash and even carpet deodorizer. I can’t enoughClick to Continue »