Our average spend was
$3,000
per month on groceries
In May we spent
$2,238
on groceries
Savings
$762
per month
Real Numbers. Real Family . Real Savings
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This is how we do it
Make instead of buy
Replace repeat purchases.
Buy in Bulk
When prices are good.
Pantry Staples
Use what we already have.
Track Numbers
The wins and the mistakes
Most Popular Swaps
Home Made Condensed Milk
20 minute Choc-Chip Cookies
DIY Brown Sugar
DIY Cream Cheese
What people are saying
“Homemade pizza is the best! Always goes down a treat in our house!”
“I only use powdered milk now – it doesn’t go to waste and works perfectly.”
“I love how you use what you already have. It’s such a good way to stretch the budget.”
From The Blog
Feeding A Family On A Tight Grocery Budget
Simple systems, budget meals, and practical ways to make your groceries go further – while learning to run your home more intentionally.
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Latest Easy Recipes that saves you money
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A little note…
We’re still learning, still adjusting, and still finding better ways to do things.
This isn’t about doing everything perfectly – it’s about making small changes that actually make a difference over time.
The lates from our socials..
@mumlifex5 How to Fix Curdled Sour Cream (After Freezing) If you’ve frozen sour cream before… you’ll know it defrosts like this. But it’s not ruined! Simply whisk it to revive it! This is part of how we bulk buy and actually use everything we freeze. 👉Have you tried freezing sour cream before? #familybudget #bulkbuy #kitchentips #realmomlife #groceryshopping ♬ original sound - Mum Life x5 NZ | Melissa Grey
How we reduce our budget
Things we make instead of buy
