Now is the time to prep to stretch your grocery budget

By Shelley Irwin

Published November 20, 2025 at 10:41 AM EST

BCBS of Michigan's Shanthi Appelo sharing tips to make every bite and dollar count.

Now is the time to prep to stretch your grocery budget, BCBS of Michigan's Shanthi Appelo sharing tips to make every bite and dollar count. This includes a fridge charcuterie night and building a grocery list around low cost nutrient dense staples.

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Shelley Irwin

Shelley Irwin is the host and producer for The Shelley Irwin Show, a news magazine talk-show format on the local NPR affiliate Monday through Friday. The show, broadcast at 9 a.m., features a wide variety of local and national news makers, plus special features.

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