Libby Kessman

Cheap Food

It's Complicated

My New Normal

I've become expert at checking out the loss leaders at groceries and stocking up on items that are real bargains. Since food is so expensive, I don't see this behavior changing anytime soon, as it's helping me save a lot of money. I've also become frugal in other ways: going to free or cheap events (some of which offer free food), using the library for DVDs (cancelled my Netflix subscription) and books, and just generally tightening the belt in many ways.

West 108th Street