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Joyful Momma's Guide to Shopping & Cooking Frugally [Kindle Edition]

Kimberly Eddy
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (40 customer reviews)

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Have you noticed the cost of groceries absolutely skyrocketing?

As the cost of feeding our families well on a tight budget continues to climb ever higher, we need to reevaluate how we spend the money in our grocery budget. That’s where Joyful Momma’s Guide to Shopping & Cooking Frugally comes in.

If you’re like me, you’ve been frustrated by the rising prices of groceries, while the family income either remains the same or goes down. It seems like everyone is looking for ways to cut back on their grocery bill.
Let me help you learn how to save big money at the grocery store with some simple and easy-to-implement tips!

☑ Do you wonder how some people seem to save big money with coupons while coupons only seem to make you spend more? (See page 26)

☑ Do you always seem to go over budget when grocery shopping? (See page 40)

☑ Are menu planning and making a shopping list overwhelming you? (See page 18)

☑ Does your menu plan go out the window after husband and children snack on vital ingredients? (See page 23)

☑ Are you struggling with managing or losing weight while keeping with a super tight budget? (See page 80)

☑ Is the challenge of breaking free from using pre-packaged foods overwhelming you? (See page 57)

☑ Do you find yourself frustrated with the challenge of making your frugal meals flavorful and healthy? (See page 53)

☑ Is the time crunch keeping you from cooking from scratch, couponing, and planning? (See page 66)

☑ Do you struggle with feeling overwhelmed and depressed over the challenges the economy is bringing to your family? (See page 5)

All of these questions (and more) are answered in Joyful Momma’s Guide to Shopping & Cooking Frugally. I wrote most of this book based on real life questions I’ve gotten on Twitter, Facebook, and email about saving money at the grocery store, so it is geared towards answering real world questions.

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Product Details

  • File Size: 573 KB
  • Print Length: 145 pages
  • Page Numbers Source ISBN: 0615533566
  • Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
  • Publisher: Joyful Momma Publishing; 1st edition (February 9, 2012)
  • Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B0077H7NNQ
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
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  • Lending: Enabled
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #92,574 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
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41 of 45 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars At last, a book that pays for itself February 13, 2012
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I'm something of a frugal shopping and cooking zealot, and I'm always looking for new ways to stretch my food dollar while still enjoying healthy and flavorful meals. Over the years I've seen quite a few books like this one, and frankly, I seldom find one that tells me anything I didn't already know. This book, however, is well worth the price of admission.

The author, Kimberly Eddy, has clearly "walked the walk," managing to feed her large family over many years on far less than what most people spend. I'm talking FAR less, people. She shares all of her money-saving strategies with us, and while clearly not everyone will find it practical to buy grain in 50-lb. bags or beef by the side, it wouldn't be stretching things to say that most folks (even city dwellers like me) will learn something of real value from this book.

For example, I'll never again buy those packaged frozen veggieburgers from the store, now that Kimberly has shown me how to make them at home for a fraction of the price. This one tip alone is going to save me a small fortune (sorry, Gardenburger people), which means the book will pay for itself over and over again... and isn't that the point? A definite thumbs-up from this cheapskate.
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22 of 25 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars A Bit Chirpy, but Helpful March 28, 2012
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Yes, indeed, the author is a "person of faith." One reviewer took exception to this, so I thought I'd get it out of the way first off.

I don't seek out books with a specifically Christian viewpoint, but I don't avoid them, either, and I don't get outraged when someone discusses their relationship with God. (It's amazing, truly. I've seen reviews on other books where people seem to think that authors "tricked" them into reading about God. *gasp*)

Anyway. I didn't find the faith aspect to be a problem. It gave me a picture of the author's personality and viewpoint and it certainly wasn't proselytizing.

I thought the book was pretty good. She makes some valid points about attitude, and I've experienced the same sort of mental attitude myself. Something along the lines of "I can't afford 'good' food so I'm just going to cook whatever and they'll just have to eat it." Whether one uses faith to bolster one's attitude or just believes that life is a LOT more pleasant that way doesn't really matter.

The discussions on planning meals, planning shopping trips, and couponing could, I think, be helpful to those who haven't really thought along those lines.

I can't say that the information in the book was a huge revelation, but I did get some new recipes to try that looked interesting.

Bottom line - if I knew someone who was interested in learning about being more frugal, it's a book I'd be happy to pass along to get them started.
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24 of 28 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Worth at least $10 February 23, 2012
By P. Fox
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Yep, I usually bestir myself to write reviews as warnings about truly dismal books and stories, but this book is so good that I just had to add my praise for it to that of others.

The author does make a point of her faith but she doesn't bludgeon you to death with it: it's a part of her life just as being frugal is. Her frugality came out of necessity when the family income took a nosedive and even had to survive two bounced paychecks that were never recovered. She mad the best of a difficult situation and her solutions are pragmatic and practical. She acknowledges that really tight budgets may mean a less than optimal nutritional picture but offers realistic suggestions for making the most with what you do have.

The tips on economizing are worthwhile and the recipes are helpful for anyone struggling to survive or simply wanting to simplify. I applaud her suggestion to buy local as much as possible.

Not only is the book itself valuable but the links provided greatly expand its value and I for one will be reading her own website in the future.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars Give the basics
This book gives you the basis for joyfully and abundantly feeding your family for less therefore saving your resources for things that are important to you . Read more
Published 14 hours ago by Susan Meier
3.0 out of 5 stars Shopping & Cooking Frugally
This book was pretty good, but most if not all of the ideas I have already heard. for those that know nothing about shopping frugally, this is a good buy. Read more
Published 17 days ago by zarafa
3.0 out of 5 stars Homespun
Educated wife makes do in continual trying circumstances. Tells ways her family has survived by her frugal actions. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Don
5.0 out of 5 stars Informative
I appreciate the depth of information & resources. I am not into extreme coupon clipping & stores have become really restrictive so the "real world" tips are very helpful.
Published 4 months ago by T. Anderson
4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting
I do not have a large family to support so much in this book l could not relate to. Despite that the sentiment and over all message is pertinent.
Published 5 months ago by Looseal
5.0 out of 5 stars Much Better than Other Frugal EBooks Out There
Things I Liked:

1) While the author is a blogger she does not constantly mention, link, or shill her blog. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Shmonkey
4.0 out of 5 stars Helpful
I found this very helpful for learning some tricks to shop cheaper, but also loved having the recipes. I think it's better with the updates.
Published 5 months ago by Nicole Hubbard
5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring!
I really enjoyed this book and find it very useful. Lots of good recipes and ideas. Well worth the money!
Published 5 months ago by goosiegirl
5.0 out of 5 stars A helpful resource to learn how to save money.
I would recommend this book to all the "stay at home moms" that are
In charge of the home economy and are in a really thight budget. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Maria M Hernandez
2.0 out of 5 stars Unrealistic for most people to follow
From my books review blog, reviews with another coupon/frugal living book, [...]

Both give the advice of going directly to a butcher or country farm to buy directly from... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Brick ONeil
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More About the Author

Kimberly Eddy has been married to Martin for over 20 years and is the homeschooling mother to five teenagers. She graduated from Northern Michigan University with a degree in Art and Design in 1990. Following her graduation, she took off backpacking around Europe to find herself but God found her instead. She currently lives in rural Michigan.

She has been writing since she was a young child, and has written many articles and several short books on a variety of topics. Some of Mrs. Eddy's articles have appeared in The Old Schoolhouse, Joyful Noise, Above Rubies, and Focus on the Family's Boundless.org Webzine.

Mrs. Eddy enjoys puttering in the kitchen, creating works of art, finding a good bargain, and watching Galaxy Quest or the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy frequently.



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