306: How to Save Money on Groceries with Rachel Coons
Welcome to the Joyful Mom Podcast!
Today’s guest is Rachel Coons—a grocery savings expert, mom of four, wife, and fitness instructor. Rachel is passionate about traveling, creating memories, and finding adventure in every season of life.
Determined to make a difference in her family's financial health, Rachel took charge of her spending and focused on her grocery bill. Through budgeting, she successfully reduced her family's monthly grocery expenses from $1,200 to $700. Since then, Rachel has become an expert in the art of grocery savings, developing strategies and techniques that have helped hundreds of families achieve similar success.
Be sure to check out Rachel’s website at heyrachelcoons.com and follow her on Instagram at @heyrachelcoons for more tips and inspiration.
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In this episode of the Joyful Mom Podcast, we chat with Rachel Coons, a grocery savings expert and mom of four. Rachel shares her journey of slashing her family’s grocery bill from $1,200 to $700 per month through strategic budgeting. She offers actionable tips and insights to help you save on groceries, all while navigating the busy life of a mom and fitness instructor.
As a mom with eight children, my days are often busy and chaotic. However, I rarely feel overwhelmed, thanks to some strategies I've learned along the way. By focusing on one task at a time and changing my perspective, I've found peace amidst the chaos. If you want to learn more about managing overwhelm, visit my website for free training.
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