Simple and practical tips for hosting company on a budget and ideas for feeding them well without going broke or sacrificing quality. One of the most common questions I get from my Grocery Budget Bootcamp students is, how do I budget for feeding a crowd? Whether it’s a holiday meal, company coming into town, or a family & friends dinner after church, I keep all our meals within our regular monthly ... Continue Reading
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My Honest Thrive Market Review
Ever wonder if Thrive Market is right for you? Here's my open and honest Thrive Market review, with the good, the bad and the ugly. Can you save money? Is it really healthy? Come and read for yourself! Have you ever wondered if Thrive Market is a good deal or not? One of the best ways to save money is to dive deep into a store or service and see if it’s a good fit for you and your budget. I’ve tested ... Continue Reading
The 13 Groceries I Buy from Amazon
Hello! Call me weird, but I actually LIKE to go grocery shopping. I like to look at things, read the labels and ingredients, compare prices and see the competing brands on the store shelves. Now I know that online grocery shopping has been a tremendous blessing for a lot of families, and I use it myself monthly… the convenience can’t be beat! But since BUDGET IS KING, we have to be intentional even when ... Continue Reading
How to Budget for Bulk Purchases
Knowing how to budget for a bulk purchase means you can save money! Whether it's from a wholesale store or a farm, it's worth it to budget for bulk items! We all know that buying in bulk saves you money, and I've shared the best foods to buy in bulk to help you stock your pantry with plenty of healthy options. And I've shared how batch cooking can save you money AND time. But what about the BUDGET ... Continue Reading
Ultimate Guide to Shopping at ALDI
18 reasons you should be grocery shopping at ALDI, including insider tips and what to expect before you. See why everyone raves about ALDI! For a long time, I got jealous anytime someone said they shopped at ALDI. These people were loving the options and quality from ALDI - and saving money at the same time! - and here I was, a frugal foodie at heart, feeling like I was stuck in a no-ALDI zone, 126 miles ... Continue Reading
Which is Cheaper: Trader Joe’s vs. Whole Foods
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 for you in the past, with comparing Costco and ALDI, and then again comparing ALDI to Walmart to see which was cheaper. This time, I ... Continue Reading
How much does the Whole30 cost?
I’m sure you’ve heard somewhere along the line that the GAPS diet or the Whole30 or Paleo style of eating is expensive, right? Let me set the record straight - it is!! At least it's more expensive than what we're used to. My family and I did the Whole30 earlier this year and it was one of the most expensive six weeks in our grocery budget history! Readers who have been following us on this journey have ... Continue Reading
14 Common Instant Pot Mistakes (and how to fix them)
True story: The first thing I made in my Instant Pot was chicken stock (here’s the tutorial). The second thing I tried (← keyword) making in my Instant Pot was my classic pot roast. And it failed in so many, many ways!! I got the burn error… I filled it too high… I didn’t even turn the pressure valve! I figure I’m not the first to make these Instant Pot mistakes, and I surely won’t be the last. At least ... Continue Reading
Which is Cheaper Costco or ALDI?
Costco is known for their great deals on real food because you're buying in bulk. ALDI is known for being for having incredibly low prices thanks to their private label and lack of variety. So which is cheaper Costco or Aldi? Readers have left comments saying they cancelled their Costco membership because they found better prices at ALDI. I've also heard other readers say the opposite, that Costco ... Continue Reading
Viewing Your Life in Terms of Boxes
I don’t think it's possible to really comprehend what you own until you view it in terms of boxes. We had 27. Plus 4 big storage bins, 2 smaller bins and one bin that rolls under the bed. ... Continue Reading
