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it’s a saving money miracle

Posted by Monica on March 12, 2009 at 9:37 am in save money on groceries

Grocery store listA strange and crazy phenomenon has struck our apartment this week.

It’s Thursday and I. Have. Not. Grocery. Shopped. This truly never, ever happens. I’m a big believer in getting our groceries on Sunday, maybe Monday if our weekend was too full, or Tuesday at the absolute latest. I’ve found it helps make for a smooth week of home-cooked meals and plenty of snacks, so we don’t feel the urge to eat out or raid a vending machine.

But this week got started without me somehow, and now it’s turned into Thursday and still no trip to our local Kroger! And I’ve discovered something – I didn’t actually need to go the store this week. We have plenty at home in our pantry, freezer and fridge to last us through the week. We haven’t eaten out at single time – and we’ve still managed to take our lunches to work each day. Amazing!

It’s made me stop and think – how often do I go to the grocery store out of habit each week, instead of evaluating if I really need to go? And, with even better planning, could I manage to go only once every two weeks (and further reduce our grocery budget - love it!)? Definitely something for me to ponder as the week comes to an end.

I’d love to know - how often do you head to the grocery store?

photo by cesar

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blue light special, aisle 5

Posted by Monica on September 3, 2008 at 8:28 pm in save money, save money with creative solutions

My favorite way to save big at the grocery store is the weekly Manager’s Specials.  Typically, these items are found in the meat department, because the item will have to be thrown away in just a few days if it doesn’t sell.  Most of the specials are great, high quality cuts for half price.  You are cashing on a great deal at the store’s expense.

I’ve heard, fairly often, that folks on a budget will avoid the meat department, thinking they just can’t afford it.  Not true!  Like most luxuries (eating out, traveling & shopping for instance), it’s very possible, you just have to be creative about what & when you buy.

Takeaway: Even on a tight budget, you can eat all the meat you’d like . . . if you know when & where to buy.
Total Yearly Savings: Half price grocery specials save about $30 a month.  I’m happy to spend that money on more shoes.

*photo by thebittenword

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