98: How I Feed a Family of 6 for $700 a Month (Without Coupons, Deprivation, or 5 Stores)

98: How I Feed a Family of 6 for $700 a Month (Without Coupons, Deprivation, or 5 Stores)

February 23, 2026 · 17 min

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Rachel Coons shares her strategies for feeding a family of six on a budget of $700 a month without using coupons or shopping at multiple stores.

I’m about to say something that might sound crazy… I only spend $300–$350 every two weeks on groceries for my family of six. That’s about $700 a month — in Northern California. And no — we are not living on rice and beans. No — I’m not clipping coupons for 10 hours a week. No — I’m not driving to five different stores chasing sales. In fact, we’re eating better than we were when we were spending $400+ a week. If you’re a busy mom who: Feels completely out of control with grocery ...

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