I think it is safe to say that all of us military spouses (and everyone else, for that matter) are feeling the effects of inflation more and more with each passing month. For our family, this is the highest income we have ever received; yet, at the same time, we are on the tightest budget we’ve ever been on. If you’re like me, you know how easy it is to go over budget in a variety of categories throughout the month — especially food. In a desperate attempt to cut back on our food spending, I find myself continually reshaping my meal planning and grocery shopping habits every month. I want to share a few things that have really worked for us in keeping things simple while simultaneously meeting the needs of our family of five as well as the needs of our budget.
Wherever You Move, Taste Something New
There’s a running joke among military families that they joined the military to “see the world,” but the parts they ended up seeing were never on their wish list! This is partially …
