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How to save on Grocery Bill
Asked by R.N. from Cincinnati
on October 12, 2008
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Can anyone give me some advice on how to save on our monthly grocery bill? I have a hard time keeping it under $500-600 a month and that's just for a family of three!...
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- Find another mom or two to share items w/ that you can get from wholesale clubs like Sams or Costco. You CAN get good deals on bulk. Get together and prepare mea...
- Hi there. I understand your concern. I cut coupons and only shop at Giant Eagle as they give fuel perks for each $50 you spend. (Also, I know the store layout and it's...
- R....I have never ever spent that much in a month on groceries. Do you buy prepackaged meals? Do you buy a lot of pop and beer? I can buy a chicken and cook it in t...
COUPONS??? How to Get Grocery Bill Down.
Asked by S.B. from Milwaukee
on April 28, 2011
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Ok, So My husband and I eat a lot of fresh food. I really love to cook and I tend to stay out of the middle isles of the grocery stores unless I have to get ingredien...
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- Do you make your own tooth paste? Use deodorant? I consider healthy and beauty items as part of my groceries, You can get alot of items for free or close to free,...
- first of all you have to know that you cant just turn around tomorrow and be making those kinds of savings. extreme couponing is just that: extreme. its nearly impossi...
- I think that show is pretty cool as well and amazing. However one of the catches is that if you buy somethng for .50 cents and you have a .50 cent coupon they double ...
Cutting Grocery Bill
Asked by C.N. from Toledo
on June 25, 2010
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Hi ladies - I need some advice on how to save money at the grocery store!!! I have 2 little boys (4,1) and my husband and I and our bill is $800+ a month. To me this ...
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- Hi! I have 2 teenage daughters and my husband and I. I cook every day! I shop at aldi's. I usually spend about 200.00 every 2 weeks. I am telling you...this store i...
- If you have certain ingredients that you use a lot AND have the room to store them buying in bulk can help cut cost. We do not have room so I do not buy bulk. I do ...
- I think the differences are regional too, so don't beat yourself up. We're a family of four and I spend about $600/month and around here that's really good. I think ...
Low Budget Meals
Asked by A.D. from Detroit
on May 14, 2007
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I was wondering if anyone had any low budget meal recipies. My husband works sales and things have been slow at work, therefor I have had to reduce the grocery bill co...
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- My only suggestion would be to buy in bulk at maybe Sam's or buy a bundle of meat from a meat store. I think then any receipe could be made. Meat always seems to be th...
- Have you tried shopping at any Aldi stores? They are cheaper then a regular grocery store.
- I have a huge list if you want some, my husbands in construction so times get lean and you have to get creative! Just e-mail if any sound good. taco roast(my kids a...
Would Love to Cut My Groceries Bill !!
Asked by T.S. from Wheeling
on March 20, 2007
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I am the mother of four sons ,14,12 ,5,and 16mo. We live on a somewhat tight income ,and it seems like one of our biggest expences is our grocery bill !In a month we s...
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- if you get a newspaper, shop the ads for Krogers and Foodfair etc. Wal-mart will price comp. what the other stores are advertising. i always buy generic anyways. also,...
- i have an inhome child care so i'm feeding 10 kids every day plus my husband and i. my favorite way to save money is to go thru the ads every week and note the things...
- Try planning your menus around only what's on sale. I don't use coupons unless it is something I would buy anyway. If there is a Kroger where you are their 10 for 10 s...
Grocery Bill Is Out of Control - Need Ways to Lower Without Sacrificing Health!
Asked by K.P. from Decatur
on September 13, 2009
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I currently spend about $700-$800 per month on a family of three for groceries and toiletries. I need to lower that significantly, but I do not want to add unhealthy ...
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- I don't know how much you meal plan, but that can save you quite a bit. Just come up with a menu for the week and stick with it. Look at the sales flyers and try to ...
- I spend about $400-$500/month for a family of 4. However, I do not shop for organic foods, so I know that can make a big difference with cost. Lately, I really watch ...
- Hi K. I shop at Dominicks and Whole Foods. At Dominicks, I get the items that don't need to be organic (like certain fruits & veggies). Also, Perdu and Tyson have chi...
Food Budget's....for a Family of 7!
Asked by T.K. from Grand Rapids
on May 1, 2012
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Hi Moms,
I am hoping some of you can shed some insight on what typse of food budgets work for you and what would be reasonable to spend for a family this size.
Food...
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- There is no reason to pay full price for anything (other than milk, fresh fruits, veggies) as most items go on sale in 6-8 week cycles. Once your go to grocery items g...
- I find it helpful to plan my meals according to what's on sale. I check the flyer and if hamburger is on sale, then spaghetti, taco's, sloppy joes, etc is on the menu...
- I'm a mom of 8 too n I hear u I am struggling with eating healthier with the rest food too. I don't think there's any hope I have tried couponing but u really need ton...
Help with Grocery Budget
Asked by J.C. from Detroit
on April 14, 2009
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I would like to try and trim down the amount we spend on groceries per month. Right now we spend about $500 per month on groceries. This doesn't include non-food ite...
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- If you go to YouTube and search on "Cooking with Clara" you'll find some great videos on Depression era cooking. Clara is 95 years old, a delight to watch as she talk...
- Angel Food Ministries offers a great program where anyone on any budget can buy a great quantity of food for $30 once a month at my church in Waterford. If you google...
- it sound like a lot of money for just 3 people and one of them is just 2. but on the other hand if you are buying healthy food there is not much more you can do. we ar...
Gift Ideas on a Budget
Asked by A.C. from Canton
on December 20, 2008
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I have a simple request today - I have a friend with a one year old baby girl. My friend and her husband have been together for a long time - and they live in a diffe...
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- Groceries and goodies. I remember once when my husband was laid off, I wasn't working and we had a one-year old, some friends of ours went grocery shopping and filled ...
- Hi A.! I have a beautiful gift idea for a baby girl... a baby bracelet! I have made several for my 14 month old daughter, and I just made eight for a friend of mine ...
- i'd say things like diapers, diaper rash cream, maybe just a gift card to a grocery store, maybe a food basket with non-perishables.
Best Way to Get Coupons
Asked by A.A. from Lansing
on January 4, 2010
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Hello Ladies,
I am all about saving money this year and I am looking for advice on different ways to save money, especially on everyday name brand groceries. I would...
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- some great websites: http://www.meijermealbox.com (click specials) http://www.coupons.com http://www.smartsource.com http://www.redplum.com http://www.bettycrocke...
- I started to get serious with using coupons in the last few months after watching Good Morning America where a lady had purchased $267 worth of groceries and with all ...
- The easiest way I know of to get coupons is to pick up the Sunday paper. Online coupons can be tricky since you are often required to download coupon printing software...
