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I admit it, I'm a lazy shopper.

I have little kids that make shopping less than fun and there are so many other things to be doing. Grocery shopping is not my favorite chore.

Even though I don’t enjoy it, I’ve found ways to save my family a lot of money on groceries and not have to spend too much time at the grocery store.

Saving money on groceries doesn’t have to be difficult or “extreme”. There are some simple steps you can take to cut your grocery spending and save a lot of money.

Let’s talk about some ways you can cut your grocery bill and still eat healthy.

We’re all guilty of it from time to time.

Even with the best laid plans, it’s inevitable that we’ll go over budget now and then.

But what happens when it’s not just a little thing here and there? (Those are almost unavoidable). What happens if it becomes a serious problem and consistently puts you over your budget?

Compulsive spending habits can cause serious strain on your finances and your relationships with others. The good news is, there is a way to overcome it if you put some effort into it. And, contrary to popular belief, you can still enjoy life even if you’re not spending more money than you have.

Let’s learn some ways on how to avoid overspending.

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Spending money on food is one of our largest necessary expenses in life, and prices continue to rise¹. Yet I’ve been able to keep my grocery budget to $400 or less for my family of four for over six consecutive years. Here’s how I do it.

Weddings, as glorious of an occasion as they are, can top the list of the most expensive things we ever pay for in life. Dream weddings leave many couples starting of their life as a married couple in a serious amount of debt, straining the budget from the second the words “I do” are uttered.

The last thing I wanted when I got married was to start out with a debt that could easily go into the tens-of-thousands of dollars if not kept in check. I needed to be able to plan my wedding on a budget. Here are some things I did (and you can do) to keep that wedding budget under control.