🛒 Real Talk: Surviving the Formula Years & Feeding a Family on a Budget
When my kids were on formula, money was tight. If you haven’t already, apply for WIC — they’ll cover formula, and later milk, bread, cheese, beans, and more. Even special formulas are covered with a doctor’s note.
As for groceries, I shop around:
🥩 Meat & dry goods at Grocery Outlet (cheaper cuts = big savings if you’re willing to trim)
🧀 Dairy from Aldi
🛒 Fill-in items from Walmart or Acme
One day of “window shopping” to track local prices can save you so much long term.
Cheap, filling meal ideas we love:
🍝 Beef stroganoff
🥣 Potato or white chicken chili (crock pot!)
🍔 Sloppy joes
🧁 Meatloaf "cupcakes" with mashed potato “icing”
I buy canned veggies when they’re on sale and stock a few extras for a rainy day. And if you have time? Learn to make basics at home—bread, cooking fats, even protein balls. Homemade versions of store snacks = major savings.
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