{"id":20555,"date":"2015-06-22T11:20:10","date_gmt":"2015-06-22T15:20:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/real-life\/?p=20555"},"modified":"2019-10-02T13:16:53","modified_gmt":"2019-10-02T17:16:53","slug":"tips-tricks-to-save-money-on-your-grocery-budget","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/real-life\/tips-tricks-to-save-money-on-your-grocery-budget\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips &#038; Tricks to Save Money on Your Grocery Budget"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Now that my husband has retired from the military and we no longer live near a commissary I&#8217;ve had to relearn some of my frugal grocery shopping habits. While I love the easy savings of shopping at the commissary, you can save almost anywhere you live.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/real-life\/files\/2013\/10\/how-to-save-money-on-groceries.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-22044\" src=\"\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/real-life\/files\/2013\/10\/how-to-save-money-on-groceries-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"You can save money on groceries and still have time to make dinner. Saving money doesn't have to be time consuming or overwhelming there are simple ways to save on groceries every week. \" width=\"599\" height=\"799\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/real-life\/files\/2013\/10\/how-to-save-money-on-groceries-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/real-life\/files\/2013\/10\/how-to-save-money-on-groceries-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/real-life\/files\/2013\/10\/how-to-save-money-on-groceries.jpg 1194w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 599px) 100vw, 599px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Years ago I mistakenly believed that saving on groceries is a full time job. While it is for some of those extreme couponers, regular shoppers like us can also save a significant amount of money every week but doing a few simple things.<\/p>\n<p>You don&#8217;t even NEED coupons (although they can help!)<\/p>\n<p>So, whether you are a military family who depends on the commissary for cheap groceries or you just need a grocery budget\/plan overhaul, take a look at all these different ways to save on meals and groceries for your family!<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Saving Money at the Grocery Store<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Download the <a target = \"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ibotta.com\/r\/478xow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">free Ibotta app<\/a> and get paid to grocery shop<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/frugal-living\/create-a-price-book-to-save-money-on-groceries\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Create a Price Book to Save on Groceries<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/home-management\/8-ways-to-save-money-on-your-food-budget\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">8 Ways to Save Money on Your Food Budget<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/frugal-living\/you-can-save-money-without-coupons\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">7 Tips &amp; Tricks to Save 30-50% at the Grocery Store without Coupons<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/frugal-living\/saving-on-produce-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How to Save Money on Produce<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/cooking\/baking-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-20558\" src=\"\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/real-life\/files\/2013\/10\/homemade-english-muffins.jpg\" alt=\"homemade english muffins\" width=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/real-life\/files\/2013\/10\/homemade-english-muffins.jpg 640w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/real-life\/files\/2013\/10\/homemade-english-muffins-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Cook at Home (Don&#8217;t Eat Out and Don&#8217;t Buy Convenience Foods)<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/frugal-living\/my-favorite-money-saving-grocery-tip\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cook from Scratch to Save Money<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Start a <a href=\"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/cooking\/baking-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bulk Baking Day<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Have Freezer Meals ready: <a href=\"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/cooking\/5-easy-freezer-meals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">5 Easy Freezer Meals<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Start a habit of not eating out with these <a href=\"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/frugal-living\/simple-ways-to-eat-at-home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Simple Ways to Eat at Home<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/cooking\/how-i-cut-my-grocery-bill-in-half-with-menu-planning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-20559\" src=\"\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/real-life\/files\/2013\/10\/Weekly-Menu-Plan.jpg\" alt=\"Weekly-Menu-Plan\" width=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/real-life\/files\/2013\/10\/Weekly-Menu-Plan.jpg 550w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/real-life\/files\/2013\/10\/Weekly-Menu-Plan-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/frugal-living\/saving-on-produce-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-20599\" src=\"\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/real-life\/files\/2013\/10\/produce.jpg\" alt=\"produce\" width=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/real-life\/files\/2013\/10\/produce.jpg 856w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/real-life\/files\/2013\/10\/produce-300x195.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 856px) 100vw, 856px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Always Have a Menu Plan<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>My personal story of <a href=\"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/cooking\/how-i-cut-my-grocery-bill-in-half-with-menu-planning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How I Cut My Grocery Bill in Half with Menu Planning<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/frugal-living\/3-ways-menu-planning-saves-money\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">3 Ways Menu Planning Saves Money<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/cooking\/5-simple-ways-to-menu-plan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">5 Simple Ways to Meal Plan<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Get started on Menu Planning with these ideas for <a href=\"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/cooking\/30-days-of-meals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">30 Days of Meals<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/frugal-living\/saving-dollars-at-dinner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-20560\" src=\"\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/real-life\/files\/2013\/10\/meatless-meals.jpg\" alt=\"meatless meals\" width=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/real-life\/files\/2013\/10\/meatless-meals.jpg 640w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/real-life\/files\/2013\/10\/meatless-meals-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Additional Ideas to Save on Your Grocery Budget<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/cooking\/q-a-organic-foods\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tips on Eating Organic<\/a> without breaking your budget<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/frugal-living\/saving-dollars-at-dinner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Save Dollars at Dinner<\/a> by stretching your meat and\/or going meatless once or twice a week<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>And, if you haven&#8217;t read my story, then definitely check out my personal tips on <a href=\"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/frugal-living\/our-grocery-budget\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">how I stay under $600\/month for groceries<\/a>.\u00a0 <em>Keep in mind that this was from 2008, so grocery prices are higher, my kids are older\/bigger, and we have 7 kids now.\u00a0 So, my budget looks more like $800\/month for all 9 of us (for groceries, toiletries, household products, pet food&#8230;everything included)!<\/em><\/p>\n<div><strong>What tips do you have to save money on groceries that we haven&#8217;t included?\u00a0 Add your ideas in the comments below!<\/strong><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Now that my husband has retired from the military and we no longer live near a commissary I&#8217;ve had to relearn some of my frugal grocery shopping habits. 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