One of the first things you learn when you move out on your own is how ~expensive~ food can be. If you’re used to dining out a few times a week, and always buying brand name groceries, that first grocery receipt can be quite a shock. Of course, you can always save money by buying cheap staple foods (like rice, pasta, chicken broth, and beans) in bulk, using coupons, and buying store brand. I only have one exception- I only buy brand name American cheese (not store brand “cheese product”), and brand name ravioli- only because of bad experiences I’ve had, haha. That being said, if you are trying to cut back on your food budget a bit, read this post by Missy at Graceful Little Honey Bee for a list of frugal meal ideas:
-Spaghetti & Tomato Sauce w/Homemade Bread
–Chicken Noodle Soup & Homemade Bread
-Scrambled eggs with hashbrowns
-Pancakes
–Homemade Bean & Cheese Burritos
Photo Credit: Luca Nebuloni
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