I’m a frugal nerd and every week I entertain myself by making detailed plans for a $20 weekly grocery budget for a family of four: $20 total, not per person. 4 adults. Lots of meat. Lots of fresh vegetables. My usual method is to spend only $15 a week, holding $5 back to save towards […] The post $20 a Week Family of 4 Grocery Budget – WITH MEAT – Yes, it is possible in […]

Frugal living in today’s economy looks very different than it did ten years ago. There was a time when frugal living was viewed as a quirky lifestyle choice. People pictured coupon binders, homemade laundry detergent, growing vegetables in the backyard, and saying “no” to things others considered normal. Living frugally was often treated like a hobby… or even a little extreme. Many people also consider ‘frugal living’ as a way of life that’s only for […]