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Learning to Budget
Asked by K.G. from Fort Wayne
on June 2, 2010
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Ok we are on a very tight budget and are looking at ways to help the grocery bill. I was thinking of stocking up on rice,pasta and beans. we buy our meat from a butche...
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- Do you have the time to make your own bread? That can be a HUGE savings! Bread dough can be frozen too. What you could do is on Sundays make a couple of batches, shape...
- Several people have recommended Dave Ramsey. Our church just went to Tennessee to get trained from him/his staff directly to open it up to our church & community. We...
- go to www.daveramsey.com and find a Financial Peace University class near you. That will teach you to budget and to get out of debt. Next, go to google coupon mom. ...
Monthly Budget
Asked by C.S. from Milwaukee
on January 26, 2011
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After a year of unemployment I have found work and am making decent money. My question is why is it we still have no $$ at the end of the month for anything other the...
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- You might want to check out moneysavingmom.com and groceryshrink.com Both of these women have great tips on how to cut your spending.
- My family of 4 budgets around $100-130/week on groceries. This amount does not include diapers or baby supplies since my kids are 8 & 6. The one thing that really he...
- Edit ******* I'm not sure who said they spend $30 or $40 a WEEK on diapers, but that's close to what I spend A MONTH on diapers. If you are spending more than $50 A ...
Saving on Groceries
Asked by K.R. from Dallas
on January 7, 2011
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Hi all. What are your tips for saving on grocery shopping? My husband and I absolutely LOVE food and cooking, but recently we've decided that our food budget is prob...
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- Mitzi's answer was spot on. I use Angel Food Ministries here in Mississippi and my sister does in Kansas. We really like the value and the quality of the groceries. ...
- My family and I are eating better since I started couponing and bargain shopping. Find a blog in your area that will do the leg work for you and tell you where to shop...
- Not sure if this blog will apply to your stores in Tx, but it at least has links to a bunch of different sites for printing coupons or e-coupons on your grocery shoppe...
Cost of Groceries per Month
Asked by S.H. from Los Angeles
on July 31, 2011
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How much do you spend on groceries each month? Please indicate the size of your family. Does the number include visits to Target for various items or JUST food?
Th...
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- Okay we are 7 (2, 4, 12year old kids, 4 adults) and I spend about $950/ month. That includes 1 weekly trip to Lunardis (super market) 1 monthly trip to costco, 1 month...
- We are a family of 3. (Me, My husband, 2 year old.) We spend about $250 a month on food, toiletries, and dog food. We do eat out once a month, but that's not included ...
- I spend about $600 a month that includes everything for a family of 4. Gina, I live in MA too where on earth are you shopping?!?!
Weekly Grocery Bill
Asked by L.L. from Hartford
on January 10, 2010
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I just read the Coupon Post and some of the answers and it got me thinking. What are your average grocery bills and how many people are in your family? Now matter how ...
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- Wow, that does sound like alot. I have a family of 5, this includes my husband and three small children 3, 4 and 7. The children are home all day with my mom and the 7...
- My husband travels during the week and is home on the weekends, but when he is home during the week I spend about $75 on my Sunday grocery run, but another $20-30 midw...
- we live in a very expensive part of mass, I go over the bridge and every item is $0.50 - $2.00 less! we spend $160.00 for a family of six, and that includes all paper...
How Much Do You Spend Each Month on Groceries?
Asked by M.K. from Minneapolis
on December 31, 2008
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I have been trying to find ways to cut our monthly budget in order to save money. I spend, on average, about $350 a month on groceries. Is this alot? A little? Could I...
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- I think that's a good amount for a family of 4. We are a family of 4 also and spend about $300 a mo. but our babies formula is covered by WIC and we eat out alot h...
- what a great post! I can't wait to see what others write!! My hubby and I have been arguing about this issue for some time now. I insist that it's because the prices o...
- For 2 adults & 1 7 year old, we spend about $120 a week on groceries. That would include lunch stuff for our daughter and myself (we both bring our lunches to school ...
How Much to Budget?
Asked by J.T. from Dallas
on September 29, 2008
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What do you think is a reasonable amount of money to budget for these necessities: food, toiletries, diapers, etc. for a family of 3 per month (me, huband, and 18-mont...
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- We are a family of four with only one in diaper's and would say we probably spend around $250.00 a week. I think as long as you budget $200.00 you should be fine. If ...
- We are a family of 6: 2 parents, one teen boy, 3 younger girls and I spend about $140 a week for groceries/toiletries. I price match at Walmart and plan meals around ...
- We are a family of three, one 2.5 year old with two fluffy parents =). We budget $100 a week on groceries and are big GroceryGame people. It does take a lot of time to...
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...
Coupons Groceries for Pennies
Asked by A.P. from Houston
on November 5, 2009
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Hey Moms,
I was watching GMA the other morning and there was a lady on that uses coupons and her groceries end up costing her pennies. Anyone out there have any good...
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- some stores offer double or triple coupon days you will just need to check in your area if there are any. there are not any in mine...
- Lots of good coupons in the Sunday paper.
- I have to admit, I've tried using coupons. I've gone to web sites. Then, I get to the store and compare prices. The vast majority of the time, it's way cheaper to...
Budget Advice
Asked by R.D. from Houston
on July 22, 2008
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Hi Moms. I know we are all feeling the pinch with the increase in prices in EVERYTHING, however I was specifically wondering if any of you have have survived on about...
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- I buy bathroom tissue once a month or so because I buy it in big bulk when I see a good price (4 toilets, so I have to be watchful!). This way it's not part of my wee...
- I love the advice you've received so far! AND I've read Total Money Makeover, too. Have you thought of working from home? I actually left my corporate job 3 years...
- Your best advice would come from Dave Ramsey!! Go get his bok The Total Money Makeover. It has saved me and my husband. You could even call into his show and he will t...
