Are You Prepared, Mama?

Join my community for tips, tools & tales from 11+ years of living off grid. Practical & actionable advice on becoming self-reliant, no matter where you live.

I'm the blogger behind Confessions of a Grocery Addict, a food blog designed to share money-saving tricks, time-saving tips, and easy grocery hacks to make being the CFO (Chief Food Officer) of your family a little easier. With 20 years of restaurant work and an MBA from Vanderbilt under my belt, you can trust that my money-saving tips are grounded in experience. I firmly believe that everyone — regardless of income — deserves to eat well. As such, my recipes are designed to fit within the USDA's "Thrifty" food budget of $9 per person, per day. I live in Nashville, TN with my super awesome husband and two 70-lb lap dogs. 

For nearly a decade, I’ve been writing about how we can live more sustainable lives, especially with kids. Through increasingly divisive battles over the “right” way forward, we always return to strong, resilient communities propelled by conversation, collective action, grace, and cooperation. Join a thoughtful conversation on building community through connection, climate action, and civic engagement as sage neighbors. I’ll pop into your inbox with tips, ideas, and ways to engage with our neighbors while supporting more sustainable, affordable living habits as families and friends. I hope you join us. Sign up below!