I'm a mom with 3 kids and 2 jobs. These are the 6 items I buy every time I go to Costco to save money and get dinner on the table.

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I'm a busy mom who relies on Costco for quick, flavorful meals I can feel good about serving my three kids.

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I haven't ordered food delivery in 18 months. Sure, I've saved money, but the decision also changed my relationship with food.

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The author stopped using the food delivery apps to save money.

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We moved to a farm in rural Maine because we thought homesteading would save us money. It didn't.

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The author still keeps goats on her farm, even though she's no longer a homesteader.

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My adult daughter still lives at home with us. She saves money on rent, and we get to see her more — a win-win.

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Noah Berlatsky (not pictured) says his 20-year-old daughter lives at home with him and his wife to save money, and it works out well for all of them.

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