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Need to Spend Less on Groceries
Asked by T.R. from New York
on January 8, 2011
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I have a family of 4 with 2 children. I make a meal plan for 1 week....what I will make for each day and of course, write all indgredients down on the grocery list. ...
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- 1. Stop making separate meals for the kids - if you feed them what you eat they will learn. And they will be healthier for it. 2. Join Costco or Sams and use them for...
- Multiple meals from one base: Bake a chicken... meal one chicken with veggies meal two chicken fried rice or chicken burritoes Make a d...
- Ok it seems like you have already received alot of responses. My kids are very picky as well, but I tell them "this isn't a restaurant. You eat what I give you". That ...
Saving Money on Groceries
Asked by S.A. from Chicago
on September 2, 2010
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I am looking for ways to save money at the grocery store. I am always astounded when I see the total ring up on the register. I have heard people claim they only spen...
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- Maybe focus on a cheaper menu than coupons. What about oatmeal for breakfast instead of boxed cereals? I actually eat mine raw with raisins and milk. Its great and ...
- I don't really use coupons, because I buy alot of generic and they never have coupons for that and I think it is still cheaper most of the time then a brand name item ...
- I have 3 kids and do a lot of entertaining, and have to keep to about $100 a week. I make my own yogurt--it's much cheaper than buying it. Google "make your own yog...
How Do You save Money on Groceries?
Asked by L.M. from New York
on August 3, 2011
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OK ladies I know people say "clip coupons" but I find that I don't get any coupons. I check my local pennysaver, it's always fliers and ads, no coupons. I don't subscr...
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- i go to Harvest Time. apparently it is low income? i didn't know that at first but was told it was. i don't know how much you have to make before they say no you can't...
- Plan your meals. I often cook 2 chickens at a time, buying them when they're on sale for 88 cents a lb. We have a deep-freeze where I stock up on meat anytime it's on...
- Coupons don't help me, because they are almost NEVER for the things that I already buy / use. Doesn't help me to 'save' money by buying things I don't need! I shop ...
How Much Do You Spend for Groceries and What Do You Buy?
Asked by S.S. from Cincinnati
on September 9, 2011
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i know this question has probably been asked before, but I was reading how much some moms spend on groceries on the "hunger" question, and I couldn't believe what some...
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- No one can feed a family of three for $20 a week unless they're eating nothing but Ramen noodles...I'm sorry, I just don't believe that. **EDIT** Two dollars spaghe...
- I think how much you spend also has to do with where you live. I don't think you can totally compare unless it's two people in the same area. Food is much more expe...
- we spend roughly $450 a month for myself my husband and our 2 1/2 year old. Produce is expensive, no matte where you buy it, it adds up. especially because it only las...
Cheapest Grocery Stores and How Do You save $ on Your Grocery Bill??
Asked by A.G. from Boston
on May 12, 2011
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hi everyone
my question is what are the cheapest gorcery stores? we live in massachusetts and it is expensive enough to live in this state but not to mention the groc...
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- This wonderful question has been asked many times before. Look up the answers in past mampedias questions. The government says you should make a shopping list off ...
- I am slowly getting into couponing. It is not easy to figure out, if you are completely brain dead about it. I still dont know what I am doing wrong...I can save any...
- Its was actually cheaper when I lived in MA, because your minimum wage is a lot higher, plus you do not pay sales tax on things like clothes and diapers (unless its ch...
Double Coupons, Cheaper Groceries
Asked by J.C. from Dallas
on November 19, 2008
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Anyone know of any stores that double coupons in the Frisco, Plano area. Trying to figure out how to lessen my grocery bill and seeking out ways to save money on food...
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- J., Brooshire's does double up to 50c and triple up to 30c. Look at your weekly adds from Kroger and Albertson's on the meat sections. We only buy our meat this wa...
- go to www.thegrocerygame.com and let me tell you I have walked out of the grocery store with $150 worth of groceries for $40. It takes a few weeks to get the really g...
- I don't mess with any coupon games, etc unless it is something really good. TIME = MONEY My time is used in much more valuable ways than signing up for games and cl...
Budget Friendly Meal Ideas
Asked by K.B. from Salt Lake City
on December 29, 2010
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Hi there. So, we are really on a budget when it comes to our grocery bill but I need some ideas of meals that are "cheap" and simple to make and might not taste too b...
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- Our favorite cheap meal is chicken pasta Cook a whole box of pasta Add a couple tablespoons of olive oil or you can use butter too Two chicken breast cooked what...
- One thing I love to do is take cooked rice, some cans of cream of chicken soup and some fresh veggies (usu zucchini but you can do bell beppers, mushroom, carrots, etc...
- Casseroles and crock pot recipes can be cheap and they last a day or two usually. Check out Kraft websites for lots of casserole recipes as well as recipes that only ...
How Much Do You Spend on Groceries
Asked by 2.B. from Pocatello
on November 16, 2010
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I recently sat down and did a budget since I am now part-time by choice but will have to tighten up. I was shocked when I averaged how much we spend on Groceries a mon...
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- Good question. I am very interested to hear others answers. I try to stay below $100 a week, but seems I am always picking something up through the week. Those runn...
- I would like to know how people are eating so cheaply? What kinds of foods do they eat? I spend about $450/mo for me and 3 kids. When my husband is home, we spend L...
- We live somewhere very expensive! It really varies what your groceries cost depending on where you live! A half gallon of milk here is $3-$4. Since we moved here from ...
How Do You Create a Budget?
Asked by A.M. from New York
on December 3, 2011
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We need to get on a budget so that we can save to buy a house. Those of you that follow one- how did you do it?
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- First thing to do is track where you are spending your money. It helps if you can do a chart of some sort where each day you come in and write down what was spent duri...
- What you need: Pen Paper All your bills On one write down all your EXPENSES - bills at the end of the month and how much you pay - Include savings and Retireme...
- I cannot recommend Dave Ramsay enough! He has lots of budgeting info in either book: Financial Peace or Total Money Makeover. The first thing you really need to do...
How Much Are You Spending on Groceries Every Month?
Asked by G.G. from Austin
on August 5, 2011
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There are 4 of us in my family. My husband, myself, 7 yr old and 3 yr old. How much are you all spending on groceries every month? I am a big believer in healthy ea...
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- We just had some potato soup which is economical and yeah, it's a bit fattening too. You can add a lot more veggies to it. We do too much pasta and oatmeal and thing...
- We spend about $600/mo for our family of three and that includes diapers, personal hygene items too. I buy what is in season as far as fruit and veggies go and sometim...
- I just have me and my husband to feed and I'm pretty sure we spend at least 5 to 6 hundred a month for groceries. It sucks. It's the biggest expense we have. I do b...
