Can you Find Cheap Health Foods That Fit a Budget?
If you go grocery shopping, which most of us do, you have to know that the cost of food is rising. I remember when I would kick myself for going over $50 on a weekly shopping trip, then for going over $100, and now I’m happy [...]
Slash a Couple of Big Ones from Groceries This Month?
You want us to do what? How can we possibly save money on anything in December, the whole month long celebration of consumerism! Well, I know it sounds tough, but you can do what I’m going to do, and you may be surprised how much money [...]
Can You Buy Food for $150 a Week or Less
OK, here’s the deal. From our informal research, we are going to assume that an average family of four eats somewhere else – at work or school – at least sometimes during the week. Of course, people can take lunches from home, which does save more [...]
Enter the First Frugal Mavens Contest – Cheap Meal Planning Ideas
We posted an article with a meal plan for a cheap and fast chicken meal, and have already gotten enough emails to know we hit a chord with lots of people. Our readers want to prepare healthy meals for their families, but do not want to spend [...]
Fast Budget Meal Your Family Will Love in Chilly Weather!
Do you need to put a decent meal on the table quickly without spending a lot of money? Would you also benefit from leftovers you could freeze to serve next week too? Here’s a big hitter that will be easy to shop for, and will [...]
So How Much Are Americans Spending on Food and Groceries?
You’d think it would be easier than it is to figure out how much American consumers spend on grocery trips during the week. Government published statistics seem out of date. Super stores also confuse the issue because a person can come home with printer ink or [...]