Looking for Ways to save Money - Houston,TX

I would say to coupon cut and look for great deals that you can stock up on. I never used to coupon hunt, until recently and let me tell you, we are saving hundreds. I go through the grocery store ads and circle everything that I see on sale that we eat or need. Then I go and only buy those items. Unlike most people, I plan my meals around the things that I get on sale. It works great...for us!! If there are things that are not normally on sale and it is a good deal, then I stock up!
I buy my son's pull-ups at Costco or Sam's Club, it is great when you can find a coupon for those stores too!!
Hope this helps.

C. B.
www.corissabell.myarbonne.com

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Hi, E....

Well, I agree with another mom- make a menu. It really helps to make sure you know what you need before you go shopping. You may even want to keep different meals on index cards (like recipe cards) with the ingredient amounts. That way, you know how much you need of something.

I use the Grocery Game, and I know a lot of people save a lot every time they go to the grocery store (like 60-70%). I don't always save that much, but I do save, at least, 30-40%. So, it does work. Where I really save with the Grocery Game is on toiletries (shampoo/conditioner, toothpaste, etc.) and stuff like dish-washing liquid, detergent, diapers (much cheaper than Wal-Mart for brand name diapers), hair products, make-up, and such. I find it so easy to use (GG), and even my husband enjoys shopping with the list.

One thing that has really helped out is a deep freezer. When frozen veggies are on sale, I love to get those. You can also freeze meals and save them for later. So, that's really nice if you like to use fresh ingredients. You can make a different "Big" meal every week, then divide it up into your family portions (so enough for 3 of you). You may get 3 or so meals out of that one evening's cooking. Then, you can use it on a night when you're on the go and need something quick. Just microwave and eat. (There are also recipes for baked meals, I believe.)

Best wishes to you!

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E., What I do is keep a grocery list on the fridge and write things down as I need them. I shop the circulars to see what is on sale and that is how I plan my menu. I'm also a coupon clipper but be wary not to just buy something because you have a coupon cuz that can get you into trouble. Also since my budget is so tight, I took the advice of Dave Ramsey. I have an envelope system so each week I put my grocery money in that envelope. When it's gone it's gone so I find myself being very cautous. As I have practiced this, I have found that after my shopping, I have money left over and that is put into a savings for a rainy day or emergency. It's been working great for me.

When I cook, I try to make things that can be put into the freezer if need be. That way it doesn't go to waste and it can be a quick and easy meal if needed. I work full time and I'm a single mom so I'm always looking for quick, easy and nutritional meals. I use my crock pot alot to try and save time because my life is so busy. You might want to google that and see if anything looks good to you & your family.

Hope this helped

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If you live in San Antonio, find a grocery store called La Fiesta. They are way cheaper than HEB on produce and meat and just about everything else. Also, when you do shop, buy only what's on sale. I look at the sale paper and plan my menu by what's on sale. We are 6 in my home and I spend around $130 every two weeks. I have gotten very diligent with only buying what's on sale and on my list. For example, this week HEB had dollar sale on some meat, so I bought the pork ribs, chicken thighs and roast from HEB, this week. Hope this helps.