Episode 48

Balancing Your Budget & Nutrition: Smart Grocery Shopping & Meal Planning w/ Sam Strangis

Published on: 24th June, 2023

Are you struggling to balance your budget while still maintaining a healthy and nutritious lifestyle? Nutrition coach Sam Strangis joins us to share her personal money story and offers practical tips to save money when grocery shopping and in the kitchen. Together, we explore the importance of cultivating a healthier mindset towards budgeting, mirroring the balance we strive for with food and nutrition.

We dive into my personal experience with the money envelope system, which taught me how to plan meals efficiently and budget responsibly. Learn about my journey to overcome the temptation to borrow from other envelopes and how I managed to avoid overspending at the grocery store. Plus, you'll discover some helpful tips on creating a structured meal plan, saving time and money, and why you should never leave home without a calculator on grocery runs!

And what's a conversation about money and nutrition without a tasty recipe? We discuss Sam's delicious turkey meatball recipe and the impact of a positive money mindset. Sam shares her wisdom on making the most out of your grocery store trips, even on a tight budget. By the end of this episode, you'll be inspired to take control of your finances and your nutrition, enjoying satisfying and healthy meals without breaking the bank!

MoneyTalks also airs on YouTube! Catch the episode here:
https://youtu.be/9VNpw-Timmw

Connect with her here: https://www.facebook.com/samstrangis

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Lisa Drennon, Wealth Activator & founder of iDateMoney® has been in the finance & insurance industry since 1987. Her unconventional Money Multiplier System transformed her money relationship to become a self-made millionaire, retire 2 ½ years early, pay $100K of debt in 6 months, & relocate to her beachfront dream home.