Shopping in Bulk

Retreating from the media exposure was the best decision, but it also meant that the donations also dwindled. The McCaughey family had to learn creative tricks to run their household efficiently. They became bargain experts and found out that buying in bulk saved them quite a bit.

With a budget of $300 per month, they could feed ten people. To put it into perspective, the Bureau of Labor Statistics estimated that the average American household spends $386 on groceries. The figure varies based on the specific food each household buys, where they shop, and the amount of food consumed.