My college-age son spends $90/week on groceries since moving into an apartment and shopping on his own. My own shopping bill has dropped a lot more than that since he moved out.
But weirdly, he is gaining weight (still healthy, just not stick thin). I think doing his own shopping has changed his eating habits for the better.
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