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My #1 Tip for Trimming Grocery Spending

Family Balance Sheet

Sandwiches on homemade bread (pb&j, egg or chicken salad, grilled cheese, tuna) As sandwiches rely on me making homemade bread, this category is more of a hit and miss. Yes, this does require time, but if you have more time than money, this works well. Homemade cookies ( Healthier Coconut Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies ).

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Meet a Reader | Biker Liz

The Frugal Girl

Brian and me at the Sears Tower Having our first child just one month after our first wedding anniversary was NOT in the plan, but so far it’s worked out well! We made a lot of Steak Diane that night.) I fell in love with pursuing a car-free life. Pack what you can!