My January low spend month has come to an end! I think we did good because I stuck to my lists and no unnecessary items were bought (just leggings and Vday clothes for Mia) outside of our budget, so that is great. Our grocery bill was a little high because we did stock up on our meat like bacon and sausages. I plan to do more stocking up this February because with inflation and supply chain issues, it’s just a smart thing to do and saves us money in the long term.
One of my goals this year is to try different recipes and cook at home (most of the time. I’ve been watching Korean youtube channels and I was inspired to cook DAKDORITANG (Korean spicy chicken stew). It’s simple and delicious! I do have to adjust the spice level because their spices can be on another level.
I had Poke twice this month. I love it but it’s pricey ($15) a bowl. So this is a treat for me!
I’ve seen lots of “frugal February” around social media and seems fun to join but I plan to stock up and add to my pantry so I’m not sure how it will work out for me. I will still be intentional with the spending and buy what’s essential to our family.
Take care friends and stay safe!