Feeding 6 for 8 - Intro

These are lean times for some; in fact, for most people I know. Economically, fiscally, financially - however you want to say it - these days average families are working harder than ever to make ends meet.

But times of lean are good. They help us appreciate the abundant times more. They help us examine every area of our lifestyles and spending habits and hopefully come up with creative ways to spend less while maintaining a healthy, happy way of life.

So begins my new series, "Feeding 6 for 8," in which I demonstrate that you can easily feed 6 people for $8 or less without having to resort to rice and beans every time! Why 6? Well, there are plenty of magazines, websites and blogs out there showing you how to cheaply feed a family of 4. But most of the families I know have 3 or more children. Plus, I myself live in a household of 6 people. So, 6 it is. And 8 it is the dollar amount I pledge to not go over for each meal.

Stay tuned!