Comments on: Our Grocery Budget

By: Young Wife

Young Wife — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 16:10:08 +0000

I don’t eat lunch out. I’m still working on my husband, but even if I get him to take a lunch two or three days a week, he’s getting better nutrition and we’re saving $15 right there. Also, we make lentil tacos instead of chicken or beef. Thanks for the tips!

By: Jenn

Jenn — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 14:30:39 +0000

I’ve been reading your blog for awhile and love hearing about your frugalness. I would love to do a lot of the things you talk about but I don’t think I’m really ready. Honestly I don’t know if I have the will power. Did it take you long to be able to be strict enough with yourself? Like giving up the soda, and did you ever buy juice? I can’t imagine not having juice in my house but I can see how that would be a good thing. And just all the little things that add up………I think you’re doing a great job!

By: Octamom

Octamom — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 00:30:23 +0000

I’m so impressed! Great post!
Blessings!

By: Krista

Krista — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 21:54:35 +0000

i would love to know how to make my own pitas, pretzels, etc. Do you mind sharing your recipes?

By: Lisa

Lisa — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 12:01:25 +0000

Nice post! I find that I can always stick to my grocery budget if I use the envelope system, that is, have the cash in an envelope and only use that for groceries. I did just that for July, and was able to use exactly the $400 budgeted. Already for August I have just about reached that level–I have been using debit card. It is just too hard to keep up with it unless I see the cash. Back to the envelopes from now on!

By: Mayet

Mayet — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 11:44:22 +0000

thanks for the tips! I really enjoy reading your post.

By: Katie

Katie — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 04:24:41 +0000

Ditto and amen! Thanks for the link to the organic produce list…I’ve been wondering about what to pay more for. I’m finally on the bandwagon of doing 2-3 vegatarian meals per week to cut costs. I never thought my husband would go for it, but he’s actually been satisfied and even full on some of my dishes packed with beans and veggies!

By: Minkona

Minkona — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 02:38:57 +0000

Thanks for the great tips! There are only three of us and I live right by a CVS and Walgreens. We had been on a 120 a month budget, but with the rise in food costs it’s been difficult to stay on it.

One thing that has helped is using more internet coupons. The paper here is priced outrageously, so it’s great getting good coupons for free.

I follow most of your tips already, but am really going to work on just using cash like you suggested. It’s such a temptation just to whip out the debit card if I go a little over. Maybe if I just start leaving it at home I will do better. Sounds scary but I’m sure it would be a good discipline!

By: Amy

Amy — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 01:55:05 +0000

Great list, Toni! We had some adjusting to do when we moved to tiny-town. (had a plethora of stores in the “city”) It took me a while, but my biggest saver here is to shop at the actual grocery store instead of Wal Mart. I did Wal Mart for convenience and cheaper prices, BUT when I started scouring Dillons (Kroger) I got all sorts of awesome deals on produce and dairy. And the quality is much better.

We also purchase our beef in bulk, getting all of the different cuts for under $2.50 per pound. It tastes much better and is healthier. Store beef scares me.

By: Cheri

Cheri — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:24:52 +0000

I’ve been trying REALLY hard to use up food instead of throwing it out. A few weeks ago I made fajitas, but used minced carrots, onions, and celery in place of the onions/peppers. I also try to cook it once, and eat it several times – roast turns into BBQ, soup, tacos, casseroles… See where I’m going with this? Not only quicker, but it saves money by eliminating waste!