Jinger Duggar on the ‘Astronomical’ Cost of Feeding a Family of 18
Jinger Duggar Vuolo, one of the stars of the reality show 19 Kids and Counting, has shared her reflections on the immense cost and effort involved in feeding her massive childhood family. While discussing a scene from an early TLC episode, she recalled the “astronomical” grocery bills her parents, Jim Bob and Michelle, faced, including a single shopping trip that cost $677 for seven shopping carts of food.
Now living in Los Angeles with her husband Jeremy Vuolo and their two daughters, Jinger has a much smaller household to manage. In a recent interview, she offered insights into her own family’s budgeting strategies, emphasizing the importance of meal planning, buying in bulk, and meal prepping to save money. She highlighted the challenge of balancing nutrition and budget, especially with the higher cost of food in California, but noted that home-cooking is a major money-saver compared to dining out.
Jinger’s candid discussion provides a glimpse into her modern, independent lifestyle, which is a stark contrast to the conservative and highly publicized life she grew up in.
