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My #1 Tip for Trimming Grocery Spending

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My #1 tip for trimming grocery spending is an easy one: Serve simple, frugal, scheduled meals. A few years ago, I heard my Pastor’s wife list off the meals that they eat on certain days of the week. Having a routine keeps me scheduled so that I don’t forget to prep something and end up tempted to eat out.

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How to Save Money on Groceries

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When I plan a menu, my spending is generally under control. When I don’t plan, I make multiple trips to the store, eat out too often, and most certainly blow our budget. Designate one night a week as “raid the fridge’ night to get rid of leftovers. I average about $5 in coupons on a typical trip to the grocery store.

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How to Save Money on Groceries

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When I plan a menu, my spending is generally under control. When I don’t plan, I make multiple trips to the store, eat out too often, and most certainly blow our budget. Designate one night a week as “raid the fridge’ night to get rid of leftovers. I average about $5 in coupons on a typical trip to the grocery store.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

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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. 6 – Eat dinner at home.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

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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.