S2E7 Real Food on a Budget: Spend Less, Eat Better.

Feeding your family fresh foods doesn’t have to be expensive. In today’s podcast, you’ll hear lots of real-life tips to keep your shopping simple and on a budget. Today we discuss: ·      How much should a family spend on food each week? ·         To coupon or not to coupon. That is the money-saving question. ·         Organizing meals to keep weekly plan within a budget. ·         Meat. Is it the most expensive thing on the food budget? Ways to save. ·         Other than meat, what are other affordable forms of protein? ·         Generic of brand name. The quality debate. ·         To buy in bulk or not to buy in bulk. If so, what should you buy in bulk and where? ·         Spending limits. How to set them and practical ways to stay within budget. ·         The stuff that blows the budget. What to avoid. ·         Meal plan first or budget first. ·         Fresh fruit and veggies can sometimes add up. Tips?   An all-encompassing post on shopping for real food on a budget can be found here.   Budget friendly meal plans for families can be found here.     The items I purchase on amazon can be found here (under pantry).