Show 113 - Slashing Food Costs with Jessica from Budget Bytes
In this episode, I discuss meal planning and other food saving strategies that cut my food bill in half with Jessica from Budget Bytes.
2/11/20261 min read
I kept running the numbers and there just didn’t seem to be a way to reduce my spending. I thought I was pretty optimized, but my final monthly budget seemed high. I was confused. Then I committed to meal planning and discovered Budget Bytes. I cut my average food budget it half and other things have fallen into place as well as a result. My budget it more optimized than ever and I’m eating great food! And you can too. You won’t want to miss this episode.
Show Notes
budgetbytes.com
Social media @budgetbytes on IG and @budget_bytes on TikTok
No kid hungry campaign with Budget Bytes
Recommended Books (Amazon Affiliate Links)
Your Money or Your Life
Key Ideas
What frugal eating actually is (and what it isn’t)
The biggest grocery shopping mistakes that blow up food budgets and why shopping without a plan leads to food waste and more takeout
Simple meal planning strategies that don’t require perfection
Planning just 3–4 meals a week and reusing ingredients among other tactics
Budget-friendly ways to get enough protein without expensive meat
Using pantry staples and frozen foods to save money
Being forgiving and flexible matters more than being “perfect”
Bonus Tip
Here is a bonus tip I didn't get to in the episode.
Going out to eat is a fun experience, but an expensive way to eat. Before going out to eat on Friday because it is “date night” consider asking why it has to be Friday. The food is the same on a Tuesday when many restaurants run specials or deals to attract customers. Plan your date or your eating out around savings and you’ll get the same great experience for a fraction of the cost!