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OCTOBER 14, 2013

It is so easy to walk into the grocery store with an idea of what you will spend, walk out with a bill that is double and get home to discover that you have nothing to eat. Groceries can get out of control fast, but all it takes for you to get your grocery spending in line with your budget is PLANNING.

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Grocery Spending Grocery Groceries Finds 113

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 10, 2016

When I find chicken thighs and drumsticks at a ridiculous price, I buy several packs and make batches of our favorite Asian Orange Chicken. Also bookmark the 31 Days to Slash Your Grocery Spending category page so you can check in daily. The freezer is full of dinners, so I can’t complain that there is nothing to eat.

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Grocery Spending Freezers Cooking Groceries 100

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 9, 2014

My family was watching way too much addictive cable TV anyway and my husband and I were not happy with the new price, so the decision was very easy. At the time we kept the internet service with that provider, but were recently offered a better price with their competitor, so we are taking advantage of the two year offer.

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Grocery Spending Financial Goals January Budgeting 242

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MAY 24, 2016

Day 24 of 31 Days to Slash your Grocery Spending: Save on Organic. No one likes the thought of pesticides, synthetic hormones, and antibiotics in our food, but the price of organic prohibits many from buying a completely 100% organic. Buy your grocery store’s private label organic brand. lb, 6 oz cups @.79

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Organization Organic Food Saving 113

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MAY 20, 2016

31 Days to Slash your Grocery Spending. Today is Day 20 of 31 Days to Slash your Grocery Spending: Pre-Holiday Grocery Sales. Grocery stores completely capitalize on this and offer super low prices on holiday favorites in the weeks leading up to the holiday. Low prices on sausages before St.

Grocery Spending 100

Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Holiday 100

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JANUARY 28, 2022

Are you spending more at the grocery store lately? Rising prices are affecting everyone’s bank account, and groceries are leading the way. Everyone is trying to figure out how to save money on groceries! Compare the price per unit. NOTE: Only go for the best price per unit, if the size makes sense.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

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OCTOBER 20, 2017

Grocery spending can get out of hand quickly, so I post our weekly menu to ensure that I am planning it weekly. Our monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. This week at the grocery store, I found a whole chicken marked down to a nice price.

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Budgeting Budget Leftovers Daughter 100

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AUGUST 30, 2014

On the 30th of each month, between January and November in 2014 , we will meet here to discuss our challenges and successes for the month with our grocery budget. Our grocery spending crept up to about $500 a month during the summer. The summer’s assignment was to take advantage of the summer produce prices and stock up.

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Budgeting Budget Groceries Grocery 100

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FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Personally, if I don’t make a shopping list and plan my meals, my grocery budget is toast. Bread, rolls, bagels, and other baked goods freeze really well, so when you find a great price, store in the freezer. Compare price per unit. Often the larger the size, the better the unit price, but it’s always good to compare.

Saving Money 113

Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 113

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OCTOBER 9, 2014

Groceries. I talk a lot about grocery spending on this blog. My absolute #1 way for saving money at the grocery store is to PLAN OUR MEALS. If you make this one simple change, you will reduce your grocery spending. The 5 Easiest Categories to Reduce. Heating – Plan a Low Heat Challenge.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Finance Organization 100

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APRIL 6, 2011

I believe the grocery bill is one of the easiest categories of the household budget to reduce and you don't have to be an extreme couponer to accomplish the task. I use coupons but they are not my only method to reducing our grocery spending.

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Land o lakes TV shows Saving Money Menu Plans 166

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APRIL 1, 2021

2 – Reduce your grocery spending without sacrificing quality. Do you know how much you spend on groceries each month? Groceries is the easiest budget category to overspend. It’s also very easy to reduce your grocery spending just by planning your meals.

Emergency Fund 130

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 16, 2015

And my absolute #1 way to save money at the grocery store is to PLAN OUR MEALS. If you make this one simple change, you will reduce your grocery spending substantially. When you walk into a grocery store with a plan, you eliminate impulse & duplicate purchases. Meal planning really is that effective.

Budgeting 100

Budgeting Budget Thrifting Thrift Stores 100

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MARCH 23, 2011

Try replacing some paper products on your list with cloth and re-usable products that you probably have around the house and you will not only reduce your grocery spending, but you will also reduce your waste. Are you trying to run a more 'green' household? Switch from parchment paper to silicone baking mats.

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Economical Kitchen Paper Groceries 185

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

2 – Reduce your grocery spending without sacrificing quality. Can you answer this question, how much do you spend on groceries each month? If you do not know the answer, then there is a good chance you are over spending. The easiest way to reduce your grocery spending is to plan your meals.

Emergency Fund 100

Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100

Saving In Akron

OCTOBER 1, 2011

Earn $3 in bonus fuel rewards when you spend $20 in the dairy department. :: GROCERY. Spend $20 on any Smucker's brand foods. Final price varies. Final price varies. Final price varies. Final price varies. Get $5 off any meat purchase (with in-ad coupon). –Folgers Coffee (10.3-11

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Hamburger Helper Toll House Tuna helper Uncle Bens 140