Kitchen

[chessylady]

I have noticed that I am paying more for groceries. What strategies do you use to save money? I shop at Costco about every six weeks and buy certain things ( peanut butter, coffee) in bulk. I also shop local Farmer's Market to get fresh produce that supplements my organic garden.

[lgfan]

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@chessylady wrote:

I have noticed that I am paying more for groceries. What strategies do you use to save money? I shop at Costco about every six weeks and buy certain things ( peanut butter, coffee) in bulk. I also shop local Farmer's Market to get fresh produce that suplements my organic garden.

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I have been paying more for groceries since the pandemic.  Organic products are more expensive.  I rarely buy organic items.

[kitcat51]

I'm not paying more, the groceries I buy are the same price or less & I take advantage of online coupons... I shop 3 stores, order online, pickup & I also get cash back for online orders with my cc so it's a win-win.

[vegan4ever]

My lifestyle omad = one meal day I've eliminated unnecessary foods basically buy freah vegetables and fruits with staying away from ultra processed foods not only saves me money health benefits continue paying huge impacts with my health. Keeps me living well. That's why chose omad more than financial reasons though saving money nice bonus.

[SilleeMee]

Buy in bulk, cook in batches and then freeze portions. Saves money, time and electric bill. 

[cusegirl]

I am definitely paying more for groceries than I was. I still buy the same things but prices have gone up. I've noticed that some items are $1.00 or $2.00 more than they used to be. I buy paper products in bulk, and some fruits and vegetables at the farmers market.

[PinkyPetunia]

I use more store brands now and they are not bad at all.  For meat I stick to ground beef, pork chops and chicken, occasionaly fish.  I try to eliminate impulse purchases and junk food.  I try to buy small amounts of fresh fruits as I live alone and it spoils if I buy too much.

I make my own iced tea from tea bags.   So much cheaper and I dont have to lug home heavy jugs of drinks.

[TheMemphisVette]

yes grocery expense is a challenge.   meat, chicken, fish and fresh veggies are my staples.

3 yrs ago i bought a small chest freezer and i keep it full taking advantage of deep discount sales.  mostly on meat, chicken and fish.

i use store brands whenever possible.   i like many better than the national brands.

i price shop walmart, amazon and local grocery.   amazon is better for trash bags, freezer bags, baby wipes, some laundry products.  the local grocery is better for fresh meat and fish.   

i do not throw away food.  left overs not eaten in a day or two go into the freezer.  i can always make a delish soup with the meat and veggies.   or in the case of fruit...smoothies or ice cream in my creami.

i use the card that gets the most cash back.   that can vary so i keep a watch on it.

[AuntG]

My grocery bill has stabilized, although it definitely increased around the time eggs went up. I buy most my fruits and vegetables from Aldi. 

[Xivambala]

Eat and buy less. I rarely purchase brand name products anymore.