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How to Use Pinterest to Save Money on Groceries

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This post is Day 12 of 31 Days to Slash your Grocery Spending. I refer to my Pinterest boards on a weekly basis when I’m creating my menu and here’s why I think you should too. How to Use Pinterest to Save Money on Groceries. Pinterest is A Gold Mine for Money Saving Grocery Tips.

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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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11 Simple Meal Planning Tips

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Over the holidays, I wasn’t as diligent with my meal planning and our grocery bill went over what I budget for food. Not only do I need to get control of our grocery spending again, but I also am challenging myself with a new budget for January. I keep it simple with pen and paper by using a menu/grocery list clip board.

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Reduce Your Spending in 3 Budget Categories | 31 Days to Organize Your Finances

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Please refer back to the original post for a complete list of daily assignments. Yesterday’s assignment was to figure out where you are spending money. 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.

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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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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. Pinterest is a gold mine for saving money at the grocery store. I refer to my Pinterest boards on a weekly basis when I’m creating my menu. Related Reading: 9 Easy Places to Find Grocery Coupons.

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How to Save Money on Groceries

Family Balance Sheet

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. Pinterest is a gold mine for saving money at the grocery store. I refer to my Pinterest boards on a weekly basis when I’m creating my menu. Related Reading: 9 Easy Places to Find Grocery Coupons.