Comments on: 4 Ways to Drastically Cut Spending on Food

By: Pretend to Be Poor

Pretend to Be Poor — Sat, 11 Apr 2015 18:06:31 +0000

These are great tips. Planning ahead is a huge part of saving money. Trying discount grocery stores is a good way to be flexible and save a lot without having to mess around with coupons and sales.

By: Erin @ Journey to Saving

Erin @ Journey to Saving — Sat, 21 Mar 2015 23:01:54 +0000

Suburban Finance Yes, that’s why prices are so important to know! Even within regular stores, some have better regular prices on produce, meat, cold cuts, etc.

By: Suburban Finance

Suburban Finance — Sat, 21 Mar 2015 21:48:05 +0000

One of the best ways we’ve found to save on groceries is to make sure we’re being thoughtful about where we are buying them. For instance, we can usually get produce for far less if we buy at a farmers market, and dried goods are cheaper from bulk stores.

By: Erin @ Journey to Saving

Erin @ Journey to Saving — Thu, 19 Mar 2015 02:48:03 +0000

moneypropeller It’s entirely possible I’m being old-fashioned with it, but that’s how most of my family refers to them! Yep, that’s pretty much what we do. I’d like to incorporate new meals, but it’s so much easier to stick to what’s familiar as it makes shopping easier.

By: moneypropeller

moneypropeller — Thu, 19 Mar 2015 02:31:06 +0000

It entertains me that you say circulars. Is that a common term where you’re from? It’s super rare in my area :-)
It sounds like we have a semi-similar approach. Mostly we pick proteins from the freezer to eat for the week and then at the store we pick up whatever is on clearance, and add it to the freezer. So our meals are built around what we have on hand already (and what we feel like eating…. we’re not terribly diligent on controlling food costs.)

By: Erin @ Journey to Saving

Erin @ Journey to Saving — Wed, 18 Mar 2015 22:20:16 +0000

ReneeWrote I hear you on couponing. The furthest I go is with “clipping” digital coupons because it’s easy and I don’t have to remember to hand them over when I check out! Or I use the ones you get after a transaction, as they’re usually for things we buy on a regular basis.

By: Erin @ Journey to Saving

Erin @ Journey to Saving — Wed, 18 Mar 2015 22:18:42 +0000

Chonce It sounds like we take a similar approach. I don’t really meal plan, but we buy a lot of the same things to make the same meals over and over. We’re flexible with when we make what, though.