This summer I was living on and also budgeting on my own. My budget reflected that most of my money was going towards groceries. I try to eat healthy and the fact that most of my produce was going bad before I could eat it just added to my distress of over-spending on food. Not to mention, I would eat out all of the time to socialize with friends. Even so, once I minimized the eating out expense, I still overpaid for groceries.

Since summer, I have changed some of my habits and I am continually getting better at minimizing my costs at the grocery store. However, this can be difficult when you’re also learning to cook. But, one challenge at a time.

If you know me, you know that I am a Pinterest addict. Some other Pinterest addicts include moms and teachers, both groups that seem to have mastered the art of frugality. This mom has a blog post that I love to use when planning out my meals.

Keep growing.

-College Cents