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Christmas Savings Club | August Meeting

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I''m happy to report that I was able to reduce our grocery spending in August by about $50 and I''ll put that money in our Christmas savings. Our grocery spending has crept up over that last several months and it was time to rein it back in. I took pictures of a few things that they picked out for reference.

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Eleven Tips for Easier Menu Planning | Kitchen Economics Link-Up

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The weeks that I take the time to plan the menu are the weeks that I have control over our spending. The weeks were I don’t menu plan are the weeks that I’m at the grocery store multiple times or we get take out multiple times, leading to an out of control grocery spending. Menu planning saves me time. Develop a system.

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How to Save Money on Groceries

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This is just one example, I have saved hundreds of dollars from these groups on groceries and gas. Typically, I am not a big fan of shopping at multiple stores, but it might be worth a visit to your local discount outlets or “dent & bent” stores. Pinterest is a gold mine for saving money at the grocery store. Use Pinterest.

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How to Save Money on Groceries

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Typically, I am not a big fan of shopping at multiple stores, but it might be worth a visit to your local discount outlets or “dent & bent” stores. It is possible to buy organic foods even on a strict grocery budget and here are my best 6 tips for saving money on organic food. Related Reading: 9 Easy Places to Find Grocery Coupons.