If your grocery total makes you cringe every single week — and you’re constantly tossing slimy lettuce or moldy berries — this episode is going to feel like a deep exhale. I’m talking with Amy Cross, urban homesteader and founder of The Cross Legacy, who feeds her family mostly organic, whole foods… on just $270 a month for two people — and only shops every three to four weeks. 😳 She’s the creator of the viral “strawberries in a jar” method and literally wrote the book on making produce last longer: Zero Waste Produce Guide. In this conversation, she walks us through simple, doable changes that help busy moms save money, waste less food, and make dinner feel less like a daily emergency. Key Takeaways for Moms You don’t need natural meal-planning talent to save money. A few tiny shifts (wash produce, store smarter, batch one meal) can change everything. Teaching kids to cook isn’t about doing it perfectly — it’s about stepping back. Packaged foods don’t make you a bad mom; you can layer in fresh foods at your pace. Resources Mentioned in This Episode Get the Stop Doing Checklist from No Guilt Mom Find Amy’s work at The Cross Legacy Check out her book: Zero Waste Produce Guide Watch Amy's weekly meal series on YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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How to Cut Your Grocery Bill (and Make Produce Last for Weeks) with Amy Cross

DEC 2, 202536 MIN
No Guilt Mom | Overcoming Mom Guilt, Parenting Tips, & Self Care for Moms

How to Cut Your Grocery Bill (and Make Produce Last for Weeks) with Amy Cross

DEC 2, 202536 MIN

Description

If your grocery total makes you cringe every single week — and you’re constantly tossing slimy lettuce or moldy berries — this episode is going to feel like a deep exhale.

I’m talking with Amy Cross, urban homesteader and founder of The Cross Legacy, who feeds her family mostly organic, whole foods… on just $270 a month for two people — and only shops every three to four weeks. 😳

She’s the creator of the viral “strawberries in a jar” method and literally wrote the book on making produce last longer: Zero Waste Produce Guide. In this conversation, she walks us through simple, doable changes that help busy moms save money, waste less food, and make dinner feel less like a daily emergency.


Key Takeaways for Moms

  • You don’t need natural meal-planning talent to save money.

  • A few tiny shifts (wash produce, store smarter, batch one meal) can change everything.

  • Teaching kids to cook isn’t about doing it perfectly — it’s about stepping back.

    • Packaged foods don’t make you a bad mom; you can layer in fresh foods at your pace.

    Resources Mentioned in This Episode

    • Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices