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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP, this is how it works with an AP. You cannot call your AP agency and tell them you need to hire someone who eats less (?!) - anyway, just wait until your kids are teenagers and see what the grocery bill looks like then!

You have a couple of other options. You could talk with your AP about creating a monthly grocery budget and let her take an hour or two a week to go to the store and stock up on what she wants within the budget you've agreed upon. She'll quickly learn how expensive her preferences are and will adjust as needed. You could also start buying brand-name foods or make bulk purchases at a warehouse store. Or keep buying what you're buying but start separating "kid" food from "adult" food and ask the AP to only eat from the food set aside for the adults (so when she flies through the sodas, fine, she has to wait for more - meanwhile you can take one from any shelf you please!).

Personally I think figuring out how much you're spending on food for her right now, figuring out what is reasonable*, and letting her manage her own groceries separately is your best bet.

*I would think $70/week would be fair - you need to be realistic here, and remember that shopping for bargains may not be obvious and easy for her, but that's also something you could teach her how to look for. If she's young or struggles with English still, why not sit down with her and show her weekly pull-outs for various items on-sale and how to prioritize her spending? You could eve go on her first grocery trip with her and help her, if she wants that much guidance.[/quote]

np here, i like this suggestion[/quote]

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