Food is the single most expensive item in our budget.\u00a0 I have been very proud in the past several years to slowly but surely reduce our grocery budget from $800 to $475. I also will just put out there that we no longer have kids in diapers either so that helps.\u00a0 Eating out is a huge expense and one that we have also reduced significantly over the past several years. \u00a0 I am trying to find a happy balance between a stocked pantry and shopping sales.\u00a0 This week the only real need we have is milk, cream and toilet paper but I plan to stock up on cereal and pop-tarts as well because they are on an awesome sale.<\/p>\n
I have found two great fast food deals that I want to share with you. First is McDonalds, download the app! The deals always change. Currently, the focus is on mobile ordering. It is super easy to do. Matt and I both have the app so we were able to eat lunch for $5.47 on Tuesday. We used the $1 any sandwich and I added a large fry and $1 soda. Another great deal can be scored today, Sonic had fifty cent corn dogs all day. This is honestly even better than purchasing and frying ourselves!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Food is the single most expensive item in our budget.\u00a0 I have been very proud in the past several years to slowly but surely reduce our grocery budget from $800 to $475. I also will just put out there that … Continue reading