Week 1 (Day 0-7): "Get operational"

You need to sleep, eat, and stay clean. Head to Walmart or Target for a Bed in a Bag set, everything you need for under $50. For food, skip Whole Foods and go straight to ALDI or Trader Joe's where you'll save 20-40%. Download the Flipp app to find weekly deals before you shop.

• For Sleep and Bath you can go straight to Walmart or Target. They are the gold standard for cheap but decent bedding and towels. You can usually find a complete "Bed in a Bag" set for way less than buying pieces separately.
• Most people lose the most money on food. Skip Whole Foods for now. ALDI and Trader Joe’s are your best friends. They are consistently 20-40% cheaper than regular grocery stores like Safeway or Kroger.
• Download the Flipp app. It pulls all the local weekly "circulars" (digital flyers) into one place so you can see who has eggs or milk on sale near you before you even leave the house.