Hi! Thanks for stopping by for the first of (what I hope to be) many tips which will help you live a simpler, money-saving, and stress-reduced life. To get things started I thought I would share a few things I've always done to save money at that grocery store. And who doesn't need to do that, right?
*Don't make a grocery list. Make a meal list. List the meals you'll fix over the next week or two. Next to each meal, list the ingredients you need. Don't forget to include breakfast and lunches you or the kids pack for school.
*Before you go, check your pantry and cabinets against the list. Things have a way of getting shoved to the back-causing you to forget you have them.
*Don't waste your money on frozen or canned fruit. Per unit it ends up being more expensive than fresh. Besides, fresh is wayyyyyyy more nutritious and tastes better.
*Buy meat in bulk-portioning it out into amounts you use for your family. Example: pat out hamburger patties for your crew, stack between layers of parchment, and freeze. Freeze 1/2 or 1 lb. portions in separate containers to use for soups, tacos, casseroles, or spaghetti sauce.
*Speaking of buying in bulk...consider splitting a membership with another family. You might have to shop together, but hey, sounds like a great excuse for a coffee date with a friend, before or after you shop.
I hope these simple tips encourage you to take control of your grocery budget instead of letting it get you down.
Until next time...
Keepin' it simple,
Darla
