Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 30, 2014

Something that I’ve found throughout all of my trips to the many different places I’ve visited, is that food is always a cost that is hard to contain. Even so, after spending hundreds of dollars on food on my trip to NYC, I began to look more into saving some serious money on dining for my next trip. Grocery Shop.

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 23, 2024

I made a use-it-up dinner I haven’t done a proper grocery shop since I got home from Hawaii, so I have been scrounging a bit. We shall see how long I can keep up my not-buying-food-at-college streak. ? I don’t have it back yet (I think they said to expect it to be approved by the end of January?),

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Finally Frugal

JANUARY 19, 2011

While this seems rather anemic to some (my dad can't seem to stay under $600 - and it's just he and my mom), I do eat well and I can generally manage to avoid most pre-packaged foods (I'm thinking of frozen dinners, here). Here are my five top tips for bringing a frugal mindset to the grocery store: 1. Comparison shop.

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Coupons Do Work

APRIL 14, 2015

Gwyneth Paltrow posted on her facebook page : There are a lot of people who use Food stamps (now known as SNAP), and the reality is, food stamps or not, anyone can live on $29 a week. I shop at the end of the season. Thus no food went to waste. if I do freeze things, I make soup or other foods and put it into the freezer.

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For the Mommas

FEBRUARY 15, 2015

How cute is this Wish I Was Shopping Cart, now just $7.12 ! Wish I Was Shopping Cart: 32-piece set. Plastic shopping cart. 12 pieces of plastic play food. 18 pieces of paper box play food. Colorful play food shopping cart allows children to mimic the action of grocery shopping.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 13, 2013

used my Receipt Reference Technique to save money on food and plan for her future purchases in three easy steps. It reminds me to go grocery shopping if I see that many of the items are checked off. This way you are sure not to waste what you bought and it will guide your meal planning to finish food before it expires.

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The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Restaurant food was just cheaper than when I cooked meals myself, because at that time I couldn’t cook any Chinese food, and Western food needed things like olive oil, cheese, butter, pasta…all expensive in China because they have to be imported. But grocery shopping and cooking do take a lot of time.

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For the Mommas

MARCH 25, 2020

With all of us practicing recent safety protocols, Giant Direct is another option to grab your groceries. Grocery shop from anywhere. How it works: You shop: filter by dietary needs, shop organic produce, discover unique local brands and save on weekly specials. Pick-up or delivery on your schedule.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 5, 2013

Food from restaurants can cost significantly more than food cooked at home. The cost of restaurant food isn’t the only cringe-worthy aspect of eating out; restaurant food has far more sodium, chemicals, fat, and other “mystery ingredients” than that of the “homemade” variety.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

If you do a weekly meal plan, you will know exactly what ingredients need to be bought during your next grocery shopping trip, including the ones you have and those you don’t. Unfortunately, many of us head out to the grocery stores armed with nothing but our credit card and a rough idea of what we need.

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For the Mommas

MARCH 15, 2016

Save Money and Shop Healthy at the Dollar Store. The next time that you find yourself standing at the register at the grocery store and watching your total go higher and higher, think about how much you could save shopping at local dollar stores. Foreign Foods. Canned Meats. Simple Snacks.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 4, 2013

From food waste to packaging to disposable items, there are a lot of resources being used by humans. Shop with a List. If you find yourself throwing out a lot of food, you can remedy the problem by shopping with a list. Preserve Some of Your Food. Another way to prevent waste is to preserve some of your food.

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For the Mommas

APRIL 1, 2015

Food Coupons. Food coupons for the 1st of the month are here! We have 24 Food coupons that have released today that will help you save on meat products, cereals, yogurt, snacks and much more. So go ahead and print all these food coupons that are pre-clipped for you. off (3) HORMEL COMPLEATS microwave meals.

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The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

My mother was loving and worked so hard to provide for us, but it was frequently a struggle to get food, keep heat on, and other necessities. It’s food that we have that I’ve cooked or otherwise acquired ? Out of necessity originally. I grew up in inner-city NYC in urban poverty. Dinner is dinner!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 1, 2014

There were a few things that they did that you can do too, which will reduce your environmental impact and maybe even help your wallet: Bring Fabric Bags When Grocery Shopping. Many grocery chains have started to charge a small fee for plastic bags, too, and your savings can add up over time. That’s nuts!

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Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 13, 2011

Just a reminder, be sure to enter to win a $50 Fry’s Gift Card (2 Winners) Yes, it is true that Fry’s is not taking competitor coupons anymore, but I want to help you with your grocery shopping savings, so I’m giving away a two $50 Fry’s Food Stores Gift Cards !

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Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 3, 2011

Yes, it is true that Fry’s is not taking competitor coupons anymore, but I want to help you with your grocery shopping savings, so I’m giving away a two $50 Fry’s Food Stores Gift Cards ! Remember the best way to save at the grocery store is to use the store match-ups before you go.

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Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

Like housing, utilities, and insurance, food is a major expense you can’t go without. Here are real ways to save on groceries each and every month! Reducing your food expenses is one of the best ways to reduce your overall spending and find extra money in your budget ! Shop your own home. Have a plan. Here’s why.

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Saving Everyday

AUGUST 1, 2022

Like housing, utilities, and insurance, food is a major expense you can’t go without. Here are real ways to save on groceries each and every month! Reducing your food expenses is one of the best ways to reduce your overall spending and find extra money in your budget ! Shop your own home. Have a plan. Here’s why.

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Saving Everyday

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

I’m guilty of cooking too much food, so when my husband is overseas, I completely change how I plan and prepare my meals. It helps reduce food waste and saves money by making the most of your ingredients. Step Two : Create a simple meal plan template , including your favorite foods and snacks. Here are some tips!

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

of Agriculture, a US family of 4 discards around $1500 a year on food waste. Imagine saving your family’s budget $1500 a year just by being more aware of your food waste and taking action to stop it. The freezer can be an important tool to saving money at the grocery store and it’s not just for saving leftovers.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 31, 2020

I started a new grocery shopping routine in January and it is working out splendidly! On Friday morning, I pull into the drive through during my allotted time and my groceries are placed in the back of my car. In the past, I made my meal plan and grocery shopped on Sundays. We want to live WELL, on LESS Money.

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Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 20, 2011

Just a reminder, be sure to enter to win a $50 Fry’s Gift Card (2 Winners) Yes, it is true that Fry’s is not taking competitor coupons anymore, but I want to help you with your grocery shopping savings, so I’m giving away a two $50 Fry’s Food Stores Gift Cards !

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 17, 2016

Buying store brand products is one of the easiest ways to save money on groceries. Examples include Giant Food Stores’ Nature’s Promise and Giant brand, Walmart’s Great Value, Target’s Market Pantry, or Harris Teeter’s own line. Why you Need to Compare Store Brands vs. National Brands.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 1, 2016

Do you feel like your grocery spending is out of control? Are you shocked by how much you’re paying at the check out and how little food is actually in your cart? I am hosting a 31 Days to Slash Your Grocery Spending challenge. First, we need to determine how much are you currently spending on groceries each month.

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For the Mommas

JULY 24, 2018

Giant: FREE Starbucks Grande Beverage {TODAY ONLY} Get ready to sip while you grocery shop today. At Giant, you can get a Starbucks Grande beverage free with a Giant coupon today after 3pm to close. NOTE: This offer is not available to everyone. The post Giant: FREE Starbucks Grande Beverage {TODAY ONLY} appeared first on FTM.

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Coupons Do Work

APRIL 14, 2015

Peapod is a company is a way for you to do all of your grocery shopping from home and have them delivered directly to your door ! Peapod is an online grocery store that has 4 divisions across the country: Peapod, Peadpod by Stop&Shop, Peapod by Giant (Food) and Peapod by Giant (Food Stores).

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 20, 2012

Over my many years of environmental and personal finance writing, one of the most common things I get asked for is tips on how to save money on groceries. Grow Your Own Food You don’t need a farm to grow some of your own food, you just need a small raised bed, a window box, or even just some old soda bottles hung from the fire escape.

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 6, 2022

Related reading: 10 Ways to Save at Giant Food Stores. I have been doing my grocery shopping at a different GIANT store and I’m finding that they always have a lot of marked-down meat. Marked down meat! July was another stellar month for marked-down meat.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 22, 2012

You support the local economy when you shop locally, keeping your town, suburb or local area viable and productive. Shopping locally also helps the environment. There is a huge saving in fuel consumption because people are not driving long distances to shop. You are buying fresh from the grower, so the food is more nutritious.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2013

Saving on Grocery Bills. A good part of our monthly income is spent on grocery shopping, and the budget may even go higher depending on whether it’s a holiday or a birthday where you need to feed more people. Don’t be loyal to any particular brand, and do some comparison shopping. You just need to put them in practice.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 12, 2014

I do the majority of my grocery shopping at Giant Food Stores in PA. They also have gas stations and often offer a 10 cent discount (per gallon) for every $100 spent on groceries. I think 20 cents were from previous shopping trips, but in the end I spent 11 cents a gallon on gas. I Saved Big at the Pump.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 30, 2014

The Goal of the Grocery Budget Challenge is to be creative with our meal planning and grocery shopping so that we aren’t over-spending. We don’t want to make our families miserable with bland meals, boring snacks, and not enough food in the house. “Are we having THAT again?

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 30, 2014

So I started the challenge to be more accountable and to be creative with our meals and grocery shopping so that we do not over-spend. While we needed to stay on budget, I also didn’t want to make my family miserable with bland meals, boring snacks, and not enough food in the house.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 3, 2014

I have been diligently challenging myself to spend less at the grocery store this year. My husband and kids won’t tolerate a bare kitchen and bad, boring food–they would seriously revolt. But we have some serious financial goals to hit and the grocery budget is an easy target when it comes to cutting the budget.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 12, 2012

Smart Grocery Shopping. Make regular trips to your local grocery store for dietary staples and fresh produce for a healthy diet that won’t break the bank. Avoid the frozen and prepared foods sections–these are not the bargains they appear to be. Avoid The Coffee Shop.

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Saving Everyday

JANUARY 25, 2014

I’ve never been a believer in cutting out an entire food group to lose weight. Carb Free Bread from Grocery Shop For FREE. Low Carb Crockpot Soup from Grocery Shop For FREE. Low Carb, Sugar Free Hot Chocolate from Grocery Shop For FREE. Pin This To Pinterest. Carbs have a purpose.

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