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.