It's hard to ignore the rising costs of food, gas, and basic household items. Families are feeling the burden of inflation especially when it comes to grocery bills. Jackie Vega joined us to share tons of money-saving tips, dinner hacks, how to repurpose leftovers and tips for shopping your pantry. As a dietitian, Jackie works with tons of clients who are looking to add more nutritious meals to their rotations while having to keep budget top of mind. She's helped hundreds of families find that sweet spot that allows them to stay within their monthly allotted budget for food without sacrificing nutrious ingredients. The tips shared during this episode can go a long to maximizing your monthly budget while still enjoying your family's favorite dinners and ingredients. Jackie shared a lot of hacks that also cut down on food waste, ultimately saving you money and reducing your carbon footprint.  Jackie and Amanda also shared some key fridge organization tips. While a stocked refrigerator might look nice and seem ideal, it's so easy to forget about leftovers or neglect your produce bin and end up with lots of food waste. With a few tweaks to your shopping habits, easy adjustments to your menu and making saving a team effort, there's lots you can do to make the most of your grocery haul and cut your grocery bill.  About Our Guest, Jackie Vega Jackie is a registered dietitian, ACE-certified personal trainer, wife, and mom of two. She is the founder of the Wellness Solution where she offers guidance to her clients on all things health and fitness. Jackie recently launched the Busy Moms Kitchen podcast where she invites you into her kitchen to listen in on conversations about life as busy moms, reaching health and fitness goals and other things that only you and your girlfriends will understand. What We Cover: Want to skip straight to a hot topic? See timestamps below. But of course, we recommend listening all the way through to get all the great tips and tricks! 2:51 Get to know Sarah! 2:25 welcome back, Jackie! 4:57 how to save on your grocery bill  7:57 Jackie's top 3 ideas for cutting food costs 16:50 Refrigerator organization tips 19:21 How to maximize your budget   21:26 how to make saving a family effort  23:27 how to think in bulk 26:02 Meal planning  28:26 themed dinner nights  33:16 loyalty programs  Relevant Links Listen to Jackie's Podcast – The Busy Mom's Kitchen Follow Jackie on Instagram & Facebook 35 Healthy Pantry Staple Recipes Free Printable Meal Planner Grocery Shopping Tips to Save Money on Fresh Produce 5 Tips for Grocery Shopping on a Budget 7 Tips to Reduce Food Waste & Save Money   Other Podcast Episodes to Check Out: Episode 27: Grocery Shopping on a Budget Episode 72: How to Create a No Stress Dinner Plan Episode 18: How Families can Reduce Food Waste

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