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How to Know When It’s Time to Adjust Your Grocery Budget

Published March 04, 2019 Updated August 17, 2019 2 Comments

Spending more or less on groceries isn't an easy decision. This has some great ways to know for how to know when it is time to adjust your grocery budget. #savingmoney

At the beginning of every new year, I take a long and detailed look at our grocery budget. We actually adjust our whole budget every year after we file our taxes, so the grocery budget is a natural part of that. Since we filed our taxes last week, I've been pouring over all the categories in our budget. I spent the most time wondering if it was time to adjust our grocery budget again.  My grocery budget is low. I know that. We are now a family of five - my husband and myself, a 5 year old boy, a 3 year old girl and a 1 year old. My grocery budget covers food, diapers, toiletries, … Read More...

How to Do a Whole 30 on a Budget

Published February 27, 2019 Updated August 17, 2019 Leave a Comment

A lot of people do a Whole 30, but how many say they did it on a budget? Here are some money saving tips from a mom who completed a Whole 30 on a limited budget. Learn how to do a Whole 30 on a budget now! #whole30

I recently completed my first ever Whole 30. It was a difficult challenge but a very worthwhile one. You can read more about my Whole 30 experiences and all the lessons I learned here. Before I started, I admit my first thought was one of hesitation. Won't it be too expensive for us to do a Whole 30? Well, after successfully completing my Whole 30, I am here to show you that it doesn't have to be expensive to do a Whole 30. I want to share with you how to do a Whole 30 on a budget - just like we did.  This post may contain affiliate links. You can read more in my disclosure policy. Is it … Read More...

The 12 Best Things to Buy at Aldi

Published September 17, 2018 Updated August 17, 2019 12 Comments

I love Aldi! Here are the top 12 things to buy at Aldi and 3 more things to skip.

I love Aldi! Who else is with me? Aldi is one of the best places for a frugal shopper to buy groceries. I've been shopping there regularly for the past year since we've moved closer to an Aldi. Through lots of price comparison and shopping trips, I've finally compiled my list of the dozen absolute best things to buy at Aldi.  I should share that although I love Aldi, I do regularly shop at Meijer and Kroger. I shop the sales at Kroger and Meijer to save a lot of money! Aldi has better every day low prices but the sales at Kroger and Meijer top many Aldi prices. I don't mind grocery shopping … Read More...

8 Money Saving Articles Every Saver Needs to Read

Published July 30, 2018 Updated August 17, 2019 Leave a Comment

8 Money Saving Articles Every Saver Needs to Read - Great advice here!

I’m speaking on the Coffee Hour radio program at KFUO this morning at 9 am (CST). You can stream the interview live or listen to an archive on their website here. I am excited to talk about some of my favorite things on the radio - saving money and living frugally. We all know that frugal living is not always easy but I believe it is worth it. I've written before about what our frugal life looks like. I'll sum it up for you right now. My money saving philsophy can be summed up in two simple points.  Anyone can save money. Don't make excuses! Start today and start now finding ways to … Read More...

Baby Gear You Don’t Need

Published June 25, 2018 Updated August 17, 2019 14 Comments

As we are going through our third time with an infant, I'm reminded that there is a lot of baby gear you don't need. There are lots of practical things to do and buy to get ready for baby, but there are things you can skip, too. I continue to simplify things more every time around and am here today to share my (updated) take on baby things you don't need to do or buy for your little one. I've revised my previous opinions on snaps and zippers. I still prefer zippers for newborns but then prefer snaps once they are a couple weeks old. Babies really don't need as much stuff as the baby … Read More...

2 Easy Coupon Apps for Busy Moms

Published June 18, 2018 Updated September 21, 2019 1 Comment

Coupon apps are a great way to save money and make money when you are shopping at the grocery store. Coupon apps are especially great for busy moms who don't have a lot of time but still want to save money. Are you ready to learn about 2 easy coupon apps that every busy mom will love? Good. Here we go! This post may contain affiliate links. You can read more in my disclosure policy.  I fell in love with coupon apps years ago and have since earned hundreds of dollars on groceries I would be buying anyway. I talked more about my absolute favorite coupon app when I shared the single best … Read More...

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