High-income American households spend 12.5 percent of their income on food alone; this translates to about $7,023 per annum. In addition, food from grocery costs accounts for over 57 percent of the spending on food – another reason why more and more people are making trips to credit repair companies in your state…. Read more
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Buy no groceries for a month challenge: I did it!
I am was on a challenge to buy no groceries except fruits and vegetables for a full month. I decided to enter the challenge after I’d gone back home to the jungle, mostly because I hate going shopping all the time (on a normal month I last 10-15 days between supermarket runs) and also because… Read more
Buy no groceries for a month challenge: 2 weeks update
I am on a challenge to buy no groceries except fruits and vegetables for a full month. I decided to enter the challenge after I’d gone back home to the jungle, so didn’t previously shop in anticipation. I am doing the challenge because I hate going shopping all the time (on a normal month I… Read more
Frugal and fun hobbies for the New Year
With the New Year, come new resolutions, and often the resolution to spend less. Which breaks after a week because you feel deprived, like you would on a strict diet after a week of eating carrots only. But being on a budget does not have to be restrictive, there are tons of fun hobbies… Read more
Budgeting lite, a budget for the budget haters
I hate budgets. Yes, I do, and for a myriad of reasons *hides behind a wall to avoid cyber-stones thrown at her*. I have said so previously on many occasions so when I read this article from Mr. CBB on Canadian Budget Binder about why budgets suck but not really, my first reaction was to… Read more
Spend Smart and Increase Your Savings, From Home to the Grocery Store
Having a household budget and wisely spending money can stretch your dollars and free up cash for savings. But unfortunately, many families develop a routine of frivolously spending money and saving isn’t a thought. Maybe you’re not a big saver, and would rather spend your money. There is nothing wrong with a little indulgence and… Read more
Zero food waste challenge update: reuse and repurpose to avoid getting bored.
I have been on a zero food waste challenge for about three months now, and while November and January have been going great, December was more complicated. BF came from Guatemala City with a big shop that he had done a week before so there were lots of apple and grapes (typical to eat around… Read more
How to save money on grocery shopping
I really don’t like to shop or go to the mall, but grocery shopping is the exception. I love it. I could spend an hour every day choosing fresh produce for my lunch and a new kind of cheese. My fridge and cupboards are probably stocked with enough to hold a siege for a… Read more