How Five Bánh Mì Sandwiches Helped Me Pass the Bar
The takeout order marked the end of my marriage and the start of my new career.
The Cost of Cutting Weight
When people think about “the hard part” of boxing or martial arts, they usually think about the part where you’re getting punched in the face.
Lies I Tell Myself About Money
Lie #1: Clothes and groceries are busting my budget.
Call for Pitches: Food
It’s time for another Billfold call for pitches — and this time, the theme is FOOD.
How to Stock Your First Kitchen
This kitchen setup will enable you to cook a wide variety of foods without breaking the bank.
The Cost of Making My Own Peanut Butter Popcorn
This was such a good idea — thank you for suggesting it!
I Tried Blue Apron and You Can Too
It’s great for meal planning and learning new cooking skills — and we have a special offer for Billfolders.
I Am Ready for Amazon Whole Foods Delivery
Even though I won’t actually be able to use it.
Apparently I’m Ahead of the “Buy All Your Groceries Online” Trend
I just put in my Hy-Vee Aisles Online order for February: 28 dinners, 18 pieces of fruit (to eat at lunch with my Huel), and assorted afternoon snacks.
Guess Which New Grocery Store Doesn’t Accept Food Stamps?
Here’s a hint: this store doesn’t take credit cards, either.
Should SNAP Benefits Include Pet Food?
When hard times hit, people can apply for food stamps for themselves and their families — but they don’t have an equivalent way of feeding their pets.
The Success of the Craft Beer Industry
Why craft breweries are thriving and corporate breweries aren’t.
What If My Grocery Bill Is So Much Lower Because I’m Using the Online Delivery Service?
I’m not tempted by the latest limited-edition Oreos because I have no idea what they are.
Checking In With My Groceries vs. Toiletries Project
Remember how I said I was going to separate out grocery and household/toiletry spending in 2018?
What I Learned From Setting a Limit on My Restaurant Spending
Get an Instant Pot, pack a PB&J, and save your dining dollars for friends.
Dinners Out and Out of the Ordinary
I worry that if I don’t have a reason to celebrate, having a fancy night out will start to feel mundane.