$150 per person grocery budget? Here’s how she does it

Описание: I’m chatting with Christine from Frugal Fit Mom all about feeding your family well on a budget—without stressing over perfection. Christine shares her tried-and-true strategies for keeping grocery costs low in today’s economy, including how she stocks her pantry, finds the best meat deals, and plans meals based on what’s already on hand. We also dive into the hidden costs of organic and local food, why she skips most grocery delivery services, and how you can still enjoy fun foods without blowing the budget. Whether you’re shopping for two or ten, this episode is full of real-life tips you can start using today.

In this episode, we cover:
Why Christine avoids Instacart and prefers Walmart Pickup for cost savings
The key pantry staples she stocks up on—and how that helps reduce impulse grocery runs
Her method for spotting true stock-up prices on meat and stretching it to feed a large family
How she feeds a family of five (including three teen boys) on as little as $200/month
A realistic starting point for grocery budgeting: $150 per person per month
Why she generally skips organic (aside from milk) and how local sourcing can dramatically increase grocery costs
How reverse meal planning works and why it saves more than traditional recipe-first planning
Tips for making frugal meals taste amazing with salt, fat, and acid
Christine’s go-to bread recipe (not sourdough!) and how she keeps it soft for days
Her rule for buying fun foods like chips and ice cream—only when they’re 50% off
How shopping less frequently helps avoid overspending (even for perishables)

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