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Continue reading →: Top Food Rescue Organizations to Save MoneyThe author discusses how a box from a food rescue group significantly reduces their family’s food expenses while aiding those in need and preventing food waste. They outline various organizations and resources, including More Than Apples, Ruby’s Pantry, and salvage grocery stores, to help families access affordable food options.
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Continue reading →: October Shopping Recap: Budgeting for SuccessIn October, the total spending reached $1,405.20, primarily due to a significant meat purchase for the upcoming months. Essential items from Trader Joe’s complemented the budget. Abundance boxes from a food rescue organization provided a variety of free food, allowing for sharing and contributing to community support.
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Continue reading →: Maximizing Food Savings: My Monthly Grocery Breakdown
Food Rescue Org Abundance Box ($55 Spent) This Abundance Box was incredible. I’m so grateful. This box included so much good stuff. Not pictured is a massive restaurant sized bag of seasoned French fries. These had gluten, so I gave them away to someone else. As a reminder, these boxes…
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Continue reading →: How Food Rescue is Cutting My Grocery Bills: My Spending in Week 1 of OctoberIn September, significant spending at various grocery stores totaled $1,306.82, with major purchases from retailers like Ralphs and Aldi. They plan to reduce expenses in October and tease an upcoming cost-saving strategy. They seek reader insights on their own spending.
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Continue reading →: September Spending Breakdown: Where Our Money Went (Spoiler: It’s Bad)In September, significant spending at various grocery stores totaled $1,306.82, with major purchases from retailers like Ralphs and Aldi. They plan to reduce expenses in October and tease an upcoming cost-saving strategy. They seek reader insights on their own spending.
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Continue reading →: Tracking Grocery Spending: August TotalsThe author tracks weekly grocery expenses and aims to adhere to a $190 weekly budget, which was exceeded in June. For July, total spending reached $979.61, driven by several purchases, including special items for a dinner party. Adjustments to the budget will be necessary as current limits are unfeasible.
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Continue reading →: Why Your Groceries Cost More: Tariffs & Deportations 2025Tomatoes, avocados, and lettuce are pricier than ever. See how tariffs and labor shortages are driving food inflation — and get tips to fight back.
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Continue reading →: Tracking Grocery Spending: My August Budget BreakdownThe author tracks weekly grocery expenses and aims to adhere to a $190 weekly budget, which was exceeded in June. For July, total spending reached $979.61, driven by several purchases, including special items for a dinner party. Adjustments to the budget will be necessary as current limits are unfeasible.
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Continue reading →: Tracking My Grocery Expenses: Aldi and Trader Joe’s InsightsThe author tracks weekly grocery expenses and aims to adhere to a $190 weekly budget, which was exceeded in June. For July, total spending reached $979.61, driven by several purchases, including special items for a dinner party. Adjustments to the budget will be necessary as current limits are unfeasible.
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Continue reading →: Monthly Grocery Budget: August 2023 Spending BreakdownThe author tracks weekly grocery expenses and aims to adhere to a $190 weekly budget, which was exceeded in June. For July, total spending reached $979.61, driven by several purchases, including special items for a dinner party. Adjustments to the budget will be necessary as current limits are unfeasible.
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I’m Mrs. Frugal Forward
Welcome to Frugal Forward, my blog documenting the impact of the new administration on our daily life here in the United States. I have resolved to embrace frugality both out of spite (I refuse to contribute more to that man’s economy than is absolutely necessary) and because I’m not sure how bad things are going to get. I’m hoping for the best, but planning for the absolute worst. I invite you to join me as my family navigates the unknown. We have to stick together. Also, do not obey in advance.
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