Throwback Thursday: The Cost of Being Vegan

Before I was vegan, I used to buy half-moon cookies for a dollar.

Did We Successfully Reduce Our Grocery Spending?

Is it possible to save enough on the monthly grocery bill to make a real, long-term difference to the rest of our finances?

August Grocery Spending: Single Mom With a Toddler Outside DC

Overall, I spent $362.79 on groceries in August — more than I hoped to spend, but less than my average based on the past year.

The Cost of Eating a Multicultural Diet in Seattle

In my household, we shop in different stores for different items.

August Grocery Spending: How Do I Avoid Making So Many Trips to the Supermarket?

My grocery-shopping concern is about the time I spend at the store, not the money.  

Tracking Abundance in Our Grocery Budget

I’ve started tracking these freebies in my budget, creating a line-item for everything we receive that costs $0 — and it’s helping me change the way I think about my budget overall.

Tallying Up My August Grocery Spending

First, let’s go over what I eat in a day.

Our Average Grocery Spending and What We Hope to Change

Is it possible to save enough on the monthly grocery bill to make a real, long-term difference to the rest of our finances?