tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2025030161462323752.post5791430309706751270..comments2023-09-29T08:40:22.703-07:00Comments on Frugal Healthy Simple: The Budget and Brain PowerMarciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13984899661746845414noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2025030161462323752.post-79436494256983713842015-03-28T15:34:09.715-07:002015-03-28T15:34:09.715-07:00You are doing amazing with an $80/week grocery bud...You are doing amazing with an $80/week grocery budget! I am at home with my 3 and 5 year old every day, we have a 30 minute drive to get groceries or eat out (so therefore can't just "order in". Basically everything we eat is from scratch) and I spend more than $80/week...and my dad is a cattle rancher so I get my beef for free! To do what you are doing, especially while working AND with a toddler is amazing. I can't imagine also helping with PTA etc. It is sobering to think of doing all of these things with the fear of eviction, or of major health issues or work disruptions...yet another reason to be very grateful for the life we have. Thanks for that!sevenoverbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364781187875610954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2025030161462323752.post-37498372056317885652015-03-26T05:12:10.736-07:002015-03-26T05:12:10.736-07:00Meal planning, even when you're not particular...Meal planning, even when you're not particularly trying to stick a budget, definitely takes some brain power! I can't imagine having to also stick to a strict budget. I'm sure once we have kids I will, so I always love your tips!Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17133232352924060797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2025030161462323752.post-86036373829518600052015-03-21T19:19:08.741-07:002015-03-21T19:19:08.741-07:00Yes, meal planning, making everything from scratch...Yes, meal planning, making everything from scratch, going to multiple stores, sticking to a budget while eating more protein - it all takes brain power! I'm teaching an extra class in the spring, which has led to many, many, many more hours of work per week. And I know I devote less time to meal prep, am less creative and have been taking more shortcuts... But you inspire me to seriously look at our budget! One good thing is that we have not been eating out...Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08882349728914726613noreply@blogger.com