The Everyday Bean

Because we have so much debt and the economy is sour which leads to a need to save money, I have decided to do a six-month pantry challenge. We will start on December 1, 2025, and end on June 1, 2026. Here are the rules:

1. We are allowed to spend a maximum of $19.24 per week for milk, other dairy, and fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables.
2. We are allowed to purchase special foods for holidays such as Christmas and Easter. The budget for these two meals is $50 each.
3. We will not eat out except for our anniversary. We will be celebrating our 30th anniversary in January.
4. We are allowed to buy special foods for birthdays. We have one birthday to celebrate in April.
5. We are allowed to purchase gardening supplies such as seeds in January.

I am feeding six people including myself. This will be a challenge, but I believe that it is very doable. I look forward to sharing this challenge with you.