Why I Don’t Follow the USDA Cost of Food at Home Plans
Did you know that the USDA has a list of how much money we should be spending on food? It is actually a tiered list. The USDA Food Plans: Cost of Food states “The Thrifty, Low-Cost, Moderate-Cost and Liberal Food Plans each represent a nutritious diet at a...June Food Spending Part 3- Finished
I have wrapped up my spending for June. It is only June 24 but my husbands pay period runs from the 23 of each month until the 22 of the next month so I go off of that. For the month I had $505. I divided that up between Azure Standard, Beef CSA, Cow share, grocery...Food Spending Plan and Budget for July
So far this month is looking very unorganized. Our spending plan runs from June 23 to July 22 to coincide with Joe’s once a month paydays. Last month we planned on $505 for the month to be divided up between Azure Standard, Cow share, Beef CSA, grocery store and...Food Spending Plan and Budget for August
It is looking like another unorganized month for my Budget. I’m adjusting to having two more people in the house since my oldest daughter and her SO are here. Plus I have not been doing my job of meal planning like I know I should and I do notice that reflected...August Food Spending
For the month of August (my ‘month’ actually goes from July 23 to August 22 to coincide with my husband’s once a month pay schedule) my grocery budget is $550.00. So far we had spent $323.51 of our allotted $550 for this month. Since then here is...
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