Feeding your family fresh foods doesn't have to be expensive. In today's podcast, you'll hear lots of real-life tips to keep your shopping simple and on a budget.

Today we discuss:

· How much should a family spend on food each week?

· To coupon or not to coupon. That is the money-saving question.

· Organizing meals to keep weekly plan within a budget.

· Meat. Is it the most expensive thing on the food budget? Ways to save.

· Other than meat, what are other affordable forms of protein?

· Generic of brand name. The quality debate.

· To buy in bulk or not to buy in bulk. If so, what should you buy in bulk and where?

· Spending limits. How to set them and practical ways to stay within budget.

· The stuff that blows the budget. What to avoid.

· Meal plan first or budget first.

· Fresh fruit and veggies can sometimes add up. Tips?

An all-encompassing post on shopping for real food on a budget can be found here.

Budget friendly meal plans for families can be found here.

The items I purchase on amazon can be found here (under pantry).