Great advice - been living that way for decades, now.
Secondly, any ‘found’ money I get, such as a bonus at work, or a Christmas Gift card from my employer is immediately trned into something ‘stockable.’ Last year I bought 20 lbs. of rice & 2 HUGE jars of natural Peanut Butter.
Due to circumstances (0bama), this year I BOUGHT LIQUOR, LOL!
A few weeks ago I picked up 60 lbs of white rice. All FREE because of coupons.
Due to circumstances (0bama), this year I BOUGHT LIQUOR, LOL!
I used stuff that I got FREE with coupons to BARTER for several bottles of Grey Goose.