How to Cut Your Grocery Bill (and Make Produce Last for Weeks) with Amy Cross

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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