From Scratch: Stretching your Grocery Budget
Mon Feb 02 2026
Affordability isn’t a hoax—and in this milestone 100th episode, we’re talking about practical, realistic ways homemakers can save money without striving for perfection.
In this episode, I’m sharing small changes that actually add up: what’s worth making from scratch, what tools truly help stretch your grocery budget, and how to balance time, energy, and money in different seasons of life. This is not about doing everything—this is about choosing what serves you right now.
Episode Resources
English Muffins: https://hostessatheart.com/english-muffin-recipe/
Pie Crust: https://www.inspiredtaste.net/22662/flaky-pie-crust-recipe/
Flour Tortillas: https://www.foodnetwork.com/fnk/recipes/flour-tortillas-7265712
Avocado Mayo: https://peaceloveandlowcarb.com/paleo-2-minute-avocado-oil-mayo/
Amazon 2 cup Containers: https://amzn.to/49OzcNq
Yogurt: https://thisoldgal.com/instant-pot-greek-yogurt/
Hummus: https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/hummus-recipe-1940499
Follow along on Instagram: @untraditionallytraditionalpod
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Affordability isn’t a hoax—and in this milestone 100th episode, we’re talking about practical, realistic ways homemakers can save money without striving for perfection. In this episode, I’m sharing small changes that actually add up: what’s worth making from scratch, what tools truly help stretch your grocery budget, and how to balance time, energy, and money in different seasons of life. This is not about doing everything—this is about choosing what serves you right now. Episode Resources English Muffins: https://hostessatheart.com/english-muffin-recipe/ Pie Crust: https://www.inspiredtaste.net/22662/flaky-pie-crust-recipe/ Flour Tortillas: https://www.foodnetwork.com/fnk/recipes/flour-tortillas-7265712 Avocado Mayo: https://peaceloveandlowcarb.com/paleo-2-minute-avocado-oil-mayo/ Amazon 2 cup Containers: https://amzn.to/49OzcNq Yogurt: https://thisoldgal.com/instant-pot-greek-yogurt/ Hummus: https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/hummus-recipe-1940499 Follow along on Instagram: @untraditionallytraditionalpod Subscribe to my newsletter: www.untraditionallytraditional.com Support the podcast www.buymeacoffee.com/UTPod