You know how I like to challenge myself, right? Well this year I have been trying crazy hard to spend only $100 a month on groceries but as you know, I’ve been running a little over each month by about $5-$10. At this rate, I’ll be over my budget by the end of the year if I don’t so something about it lickety split.
So I’m ready for a new challenge, and I think this is my hardest one yet.
One month. No grocery shopping: Nada. Zip. Zilch.
I’ve got this, right? Deep breath.
How I Feed My Family on One Hundred Dollars a Month will change to How I Feed My Family on Zero Dollars a Month. Well at least for April anyway {I’m not completely crazy!}. I really want to see if all those years of canning and freezing and preserving will get us through a full month without having to hit the store. I’ll report on my progress every Monday in place of my grocery tally.
I have a decent pantry and a full freezer, so I might have to get creative with my meals, but I should be able to do this! Can you think of anything I need to go out and buy TODAY before this challenge starts?
Of course I’ve set some rules:
1. Groceries only. I’m not going a month without buying toilet paper, because, hello!
2. If at any point during the month I feel like my family is malnourished in anyway {which I totally can’t see that happening!}, I’ll throw in the towel.
If you want to play along, I’d love the company! Just set a few rules for yourself and keep me posted.
You think I can do it? You think I’ll like the challenge so much I’ll try for 2 months {ha!}? Are you with me? What do you think is going to be the hardest part? I’m guessing, milk.
Peace Out Girl Scouts,
~Mavis
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