One time on Usenet, Mitch@... said:

> I'm just curious.
>
> I have a family of 5, and my food budget is $500/month. That includes
> the kids' school lunch tickets. I've never gone over that.

I take about $300-$325 every two weeks for my household budget, but
that includes gas for my automohicle.

> I'm pretty good about stocking up when things go on sale.
> I also make large batches and freeze things. I use coupons when I
> can.

All good ideas.

> My brother and his wife, no kids, spend $500 a WEEK for the two of
> them.

Do they eat out a lot? Or just have expensive tastes..?

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Jani in WA