If your grocery total makes you cringe every single week — and you’re constantly tossing slimy lettuce or moldy berries — this episode is going to feel like a deep exhale.

I’m talking with Amy Cross, urban homesteader and founder of The Cross Legacy, who feeds her family mostly organic, whole foods… on just $270 a month for two people — and only shops every three to four weeks. 😳

She’s the creator of the viral “strawberries in a jar” method and literally wrote the book on making produce last longer: Zero Waste Produce Guide. In this conversation, she walks us through simple, doable changes that help busy moms save money, waste less food, and make dinner feel less like a daily emergency.

Key Takeaways for Moms

You don’t need natural meal-planning talent to save money.
A few tiny shifts (wash produce, store smarter, batch one meal) can change everything.
Teaching kids to cook isn’t about doing it perfectly — it’s about stepping back.

Packaged foods don’t make you a bad mom; you can layer in fresh foods at your pace.

Resources Mentioned in This Episode

Get the Stop Doing Checklist from No Guilt Mom
Find Amy’s work at The Cross Legacy
Check out her book: Zero Waste Produce Guide
Watch Amy's weekly meal series on YouTube

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