Summary: Does your food bill blow your budget? Today you’ll learn how to master meal planning to save you a ton of time and money! <br> How to Save with Meal Planning<br> One of the biggest bills couples have – especially busy ones – is their food.<br> Between eating out and buying food for the family, there doesn’t seem to be enough money to cover everything.<br> We discussed saving money when eating out a few episodes ago. Now we’re looking at the other side -mastering your groceries and meals at home.<br> I asked my buddy Jen Smith to come on board. She’s the creator of <a href="https://www.savingwithspunk.com">Saving with Spunk</a> and the author of the new book <a href="https://couplemoney.com/mealplanbook">Meal Planning on a Budget</a>.<br> In this episode we discuss:<br> <br> * how meal planning doesn’t mean leftover every night<br> * the magic of slow cookers<br> * how seasonal and sales eating is lower your bills and be better health wise<br> <br> Hope you enjoy!<br> Resources to Save Money While Eating Well<br> Want to cut your spending on food without sacrificing quality? Here are some resources to check out.<br> <br> * <a href="http://simplifyandenjoy.com/grocery-price-book/">Grocery Price Books: Slash Your Food Bill and Save Time!</a><br> * <a href="https://couplemoney.com/food-and-groceries/easy-smart-ways-eat-well-cut-food-bill/">Easy and Smart Ways to Eat Well and Cut Your Food Bill</a><br> * <a href="http://www.mrmoneymustache.com/2012/03/29/killing-your-1000-grocery-bill/">Kill your $1,000 Grocery Bill </a><br> * <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/frugal-friends/id1374910857">Frugal Friends Podcast </a><br> <br> Jumpstart Your Marriage and Money Course<br> Want to give your marriage and bank account a boost? Pick up <a href="http://marriageandmoney.teachable.com/">Jumpstart Your Marriage and Money course</a>.<br> Jumpstart focuses on the big wins including earning more. Get LIFETIME access to a four-week course design to help you:<br> <br> * Stop fighting about money and create a budget that you BOTH LOVE<br> * Automate your money<br> * Pay off your debt faster<br><br> Plus more!<br> <br> You can <a href="https://couplemoney.com/jumpstart">get lifetime access here. </a><br> Music Credit<br> Like the music in this episode? Our theme song is by <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/gentleregime">Gentle Regime</a>. Additional music by Lee Rosevere and Logan from <a href="https://musicformakers.com/">Music for Makers</a> in this episode.<br>
