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EPISODE · Feb 23, 2026 · 17 MIN

98: How I Feed a Family of 6 for $700 a Month (Without Coupons, Deprivation, or 5 Stores)

from The Money Mom Podcast · host Rachel Coons

I’m about to say something that might sound crazy…I only spend $300–$350 every two weeks on groceries for my family of six. That’s about $700 a month — in Northern California.And no — we are not living on rice and beans. No — I’m not clipping coupons for 10 hours a week. No — I’m not driving to five different stores chasing sales.In fact, we’re eating better than we were when we were spending $400+ a week.If you’re a busy mom who:Feels completely out of control with grocery spendingEnds up back at the store three times a weekSwipes your card and feels your stomach drop at checkoutWonders how you make decent money but still have nothing leftThis episode is for you.Because here’s the truth: If you can get your grocery budget under control, everything else with your money gets easier.We’re talking about freeing up $600–$800 per month that could go toward:Paying off debtBuilding an emergency fundTaking your family on vacationFinally stopping the paycheck-to-paycheck cycleIn this episode, I walk you through:Why most grocery savings strategies failThe biggest mistake families make at the storeHow food waste is secretly draining 30% of your budgetThe simple system I use (The Shop Method) to cut grocery spending in halfWhy two-week shopping saves both time and moneyHow to stop those midweek “oh crap” grocery runsYou don’t need extreme couponing. You don’t need deprivation. You don’t need more overwhelm.You need a simple, repeatable system.And I’m breaking it down for you today.If you’re ready to finally feel in control of your grocery spending — and use that money to change your financial future — hit play. 🎧Join my free class to learn EXACTLY how I use the SHOP Method to save over $600 a month on groceries: CLICK HERExoxo,Rachel---Join me for my free training to learn the 5-step RESET Framework: Register HERECONNECT WITH RACHELInstagram | Facebook | YouTube | Website

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I’m about to say something that might sound crazy… I only spend $300–$350 every two weeks on groceries for my family of six. That’s about $700 a month — in Northern California. And no — we are not living on rice and beans. No — I’m not clipping coupons for 10 hours a week. No — I’m not driving to five different stores chasing sales. In fact, we’re eating better than we were when we were spending $400+ a week. If you’re a busy mom who: Feels completely out of control with grocery ...

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