It's no secret that I live in the middle of nowhere! The nearest grocery store is 15 miles away. Since it's the only grocery store within a fairly large radius, their prices are pretty high. So what's a rural gal to do? How do you save money on groceries in rural areas? Not … [Read more...]
Why I’m Making the Switch to Weekly Grocery Shopping
For many years, I've taken huge monthly grocery shopping trips. These once a month excursions really helped me streamline the shopping process. It worked well for our family for many years. But, life is changing. And, the monthly shopping trip is no longer a good fit for … [Read more...]
7 Tips for Shopping Solo with Kids
Grocery shopping is a daunting task, especially when you’re trying to buy what you need for a month at a time like I do. That’s a lot of food! Though I’ve been experimenting more with shopping on the weekends, I really prefer to get my shopping done during the week. I’ve … [Read more...]
Why I Stopped Driving All Over for Cheaper Gas
In college, I always watched the gas prices. I kept close tabs on the stations around. Even if I had to drive several miles to save a penny per gallon, I was always on the hunt for cheaper gas. I really pushed my limits . My gas tank was almost on the E, and I decided not to … [Read more...]
Once a Month Shopping Trip: In Real Life
You know how I was prepping for my once a month shopping trip last week? Well, surprise, surprise. Things didn't actually go as planned. So this post shares a good dose of reality. No matter how prepared we think we are, things will go wrong. You might as well count on that! … [Read more...]