Long-time YNAB team member Erin returns to the podcast to discuss strategies for managing your grocery budget. With prices on the rise, many people are tightening their budgets, and groceries are a common line item of concern. Erin offers tips for making grocery shopping simpler, avoiding unnecessary purchases, and making strategic "fun" food purchases (like frozen pizzas) for those days when you just don't feel like cooking.

As Erin reminds us, your family's grocery bill is personal! It's tempting to want to compare yourself to others, or to an average, but the best strategy is to start with where you are and find ways to adjust from there. Food is a very personal thing, and many factors play into the food choices people make (allergies/restrictions, location, busy lifestyle, food availability, etc), so keep your eyes on your own plate.

A few of Erin's favorite cooking and food-related YouTube channels:

1. Frugal Fit Mom: https://www.youtube.com/c/FrugalFitMom
2. See Mindy Mom: https://www.youtube.com/c/SeeMindyMom
3. Ardent Michelle: https://www.youtube.com/c/ArdentMichelle
4. You Suck at Cooking: https://www.youtube.com/c/yousuckatcooking
5. Glen and Friends Cooking: https://www.youtube.com/c/GlenAndFriendsCooking

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