Here are some friends with simlar question as we.And I have this question for many days,anyone help us?
Kitty said: Yes.How can i stop going over my grocery budget every two weeks?-I try seach this on internet but no results found.Maybe this is a stupid question.
Mike said: oh,no,you are wrong.I have found as below for this question(How can i stop going over my grocery budget every two weeks?),it will help you,my kids.
we get $360 dollars every two weeks for groceries for a family of 4 but i am always running out........and i need some tips......
Answer:
I spend less than that in a month for a family of 6. I am talking about FOOD ONLY though. When I shop for food I don't try to get cleaning supplies, paper products, or anything else, just FOOD. Make out a menu for 14 meals(supper/dinner) What other meals do you need. are you cooking lunch and breakfast everyday?
After you decide what you are going to cook for those 2 weeks go to your cabinet/pantry/freezer and see what you allready have there for this menu.
Make a list of everything else you need for this 2 weeks. Don't get anything not on your list. Also, don't go shopping everyday do all of your shopping all on one day. If you go everyday you will spend more. Don't buy bulk unless you will use it before it spoils. If you are throwing it away even in bulk it's not a good buy. Use coupons, but only if it's for things you allready use. Watch the sale papers, buy what's on sale.
Shopping frugally does take time. I usually take about a week to make my lists and see what I have on hand to help. You just have to make lists and stick to...also as said before try to go shopping alone. This will save you a ton of money. I hope it helps.
don't eat so much food!
eat ramen noodles every nite
Two things come to mind. First, make a list and stick to it. Second, don't shop when you are hungry. Everything looks good then and you will spend more.
Buy things in bulk and buy large quantities of things when they are on sale. Buy things you only need, and indulge on savory things once in a while. Buy the store's brand (aka the stop and shop/shaws/etc. brand of pasta instead of bigger brand labels). Store's own brands are just as good and can save you a lot of money, as they are cheaper.
Stop buying grocery and start eating at a restaurant - unless the man at the grocery shop is cute and you want to see/meet him regularly... then don't worry about the budget... after all you'l have to pay for something you like...and things are getting any cheaper - even just looking...
Buy in bulk
That's not a lot.
-buy store brands on stuff as much as possible
-use store cards if they are offered by your store
-buy larger quantities of stuff you use all the time
-coupons. Yeah, I know--it is so 1950's. But you can really save money
-eliminate as much "convenience" food as possible. If you have pizza twice a week (for instance) go down to once a week. Or less!
-look online for frugal meal ideas. Spend the time to make up larger meals to freeze for later.
Good luck!
I agree with Christina.. the worst possible time to shop is when you're hungry, and, if you can, leave the kids with someone, so they don't Mommy, I want... you to death.
well , if you arn't eating meat that is a start to reduce the shopping bill. dairy products are also expensive so consider vegan if you are not already. there are so many things that you buy that get eaten just after you get home, mabye it is better to reduce these. for examples treats are completly unnessary all the time. plan carefully what you will use, mabye find a better store, however be carefull for low quality products.
I think that it is very inportant to buget but mabye sometimes you must ajjust as the products get more expensive.
Also you could try to reduce eating junk foon(especially chocolate) it may seem cheap but it all adds up.
Good luck
Cut out all soda, chips and prepared junk. This includes cookies, frozen waffles and kid stuff. My mother didn't buy junk food, but when I wanted a sugar fix I would mix a batch of cookies. I love being in the kitchen now.
Buy fresh veggies and fruit every 4-5 days. Wash and cut up raw veggies for the kids to snack on. Eat less meat and more bean and cheese based dishes. Pay attention to what you throw away. I keep buying $3 loaves of bread and always end up tossing half. Learn to make bread pudding...
First of all, it will make a HUGE difference in your bill if you stop buying prepared foods and buy just the ingredients for food you make from scratch. Try to cook from scratch more. There really is nothing to it.
Also, as someone already said, it's much easier to shop when you're full. And it's much easier to skip the highly adverti$ed marketed-to-kid$ $ugar foods when you don't have your kids with you begging for it. Leave them with a sitter.
Don't shop as frequently either. Meal plan and do your shopping once a week. Meal by meal or daily shopping or even every other day shopping will kill your budget.
Finally, where are you shopping? The corner market may offer the most convenience, but not the best prices. Go to a discount grocery for your big weekly trips and save the nearby store for the emergencies. Pick up a flyer at the front of the store and stock up on sale items with a long shelf life. You have a good sized budget. Making a few changes should maximize your buying power.
plan your meals differently . . lots of pasta, look for vegetables in season, buy meat in bulk and freeze, paella with tomatos and rice and a bit of chicken, shepherd's pie. . I'm sure it's not easy, but it can be done . . good luck . . .
1) make a list
2) dont shop when you're hungry
3) Make a price list. It is very helpful. Check out this link for printable price book http://organizedhome.com/content-73.html...
This website has great tools.
4) shop for items in season.
Keep in mind that whole grains (such as brown rice and whole wheat pasta) is about the same price than preocessed grains (white rice) and is filled with much more nutrients and will feed/fill you better.
IWhen I do my groceries (about every 2 weeks) I go to 4 different stores, and save about $60 this way. Example: store #1 has a great deal on diapers, household paper products,and meat. Store #2 has a great deal on organic apple juice, cheese, and olives. And so on. The trick is to plan.
I also plan a menu for 2 weeks, so I know what to put on my grocery list, and I can use 1/2 a broccoli one day in a meal, and (for example) plan to use the second 1/2 the next day in another meal (instead of that other 1/2 getting waisted).
yeah i knw how it is difficult to manage this. 1st prep list of the most imp things u hv buy , than list dwn other thngs which can be bought latter on n do note down other names which will be needed but in future. keep good eye in ur kitchen shelfs n fridge so than u knw exactly what is needed everytime. so next time when u go out for buying anything u'll be buying exactly the nec thngs only. try to prep good recipes home which ur kids love . inthis way u can save atleast few bucks. try this it works.......
wow, there's lots of good advice here. I was going to say, don't buy boxed cereal, get oatmeal for porridge. Eggs are a cheap source of protien and if you can get them from the farmer, that's better. If you have a garden, you can grow zucchini and tomatoes and beans. That's what my sister lived on one summer when both of them were out of a job. You can make lemon juice from concentrate instead of buying orange juice, and buy hamburger instead of steaks. Buy chicken whole, not cut up.
Stop buying junk food. Give each kid $10 and tell them that has to last 2 weeks for toaster strudels or candy or whatever. STICK TO IT. They whine, walk away. Stop buying the premium name brand stuff and buy the store brand instead. Stores don't make anything, they pay the premium brand guys to make it and slap the store's label on for them. Stock up on canned and dried goods on 1/2 price sales. Only buy the "sale items" in the store each week. No $10 a pound steaks, premade chicken, etc. Look for the orange "Manager's Special" stickers. The food is still good, just has to be sold in a day or two. So you save half and have to cook it by tomorrow...more money in your wallet..Figure out what you buy that gets thrown out and buy less or don't buy it unless it is requested. Get a slowcooker or pressure cooker. You can make cheaper cuts of meat or veggies into delicious soups and stews very economically. Stop eating out or buying take-out. You can eat all day on the price of a take-out dinner. Good luck!
go for the thing thats cheapest usually the brand name items are 2x as expensive and taste the same as generic
its kinda obvious what to chooose
don't buy items when its not in your grocery list.
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Kitty said: Yes.How can i stop going over my grocery budget every two weeks?-I try seach this on internet but no results found.Maybe this is a stupid question.
Mike said: oh,no,you are wrong.I have found as below for this question(How can i stop going over my grocery budget every two weeks?),it will help you,my kids.
we get $360 dollars every two weeks for groceries for a family of 4 but i am always running out........and i need some tips......
Answer:
I spend less than that in a month for a family of 6. I am talking about FOOD ONLY though. When I shop for food I don't try to get cleaning supplies, paper products, or anything else, just FOOD. Make out a menu for 14 meals(supper/dinner) What other meals do you need. are you cooking lunch and breakfast everyday?
After you decide what you are going to cook for those 2 weeks go to your cabinet/pantry/freezer and see what you allready have there for this menu.
Make a list of everything else you need for this 2 weeks. Don't get anything not on your list. Also, don't go shopping everyday do all of your shopping all on one day. If you go everyday you will spend more. Don't buy bulk unless you will use it before it spoils. If you are throwing it away even in bulk it's not a good buy. Use coupons, but only if it's for things you allready use. Watch the sale papers, buy what's on sale.
Shopping frugally does take time. I usually take about a week to make my lists and see what I have on hand to help. You just have to make lists and stick to...also as said before try to go shopping alone. This will save you a ton of money. I hope it helps.
don't eat so much food!
eat ramen noodles every nite
Two things come to mind. First, make a list and stick to it. Second, don't shop when you are hungry. Everything looks good then and you will spend more.
Buy things in bulk and buy large quantities of things when they are on sale. Buy things you only need, and indulge on savory things once in a while. Buy the store's brand (aka the stop and shop/shaws/etc. brand of pasta instead of bigger brand labels). Store's own brands are just as good and can save you a lot of money, as they are cheaper.
Stop buying grocery and start eating at a restaurant - unless the man at the grocery shop is cute and you want to see/meet him regularly... then don't worry about the budget... after all you'l have to pay for something you like...and things are getting any cheaper - even just looking...
Buy in bulk
That's not a lot.
-buy store brands on stuff as much as possible
-use store cards if they are offered by your store
-buy larger quantities of stuff you use all the time
-coupons. Yeah, I know--it is so 1950's. But you can really save money
-eliminate as much "convenience" food as possible. If you have pizza twice a week (for instance) go down to once a week. Or less!
-look online for frugal meal ideas. Spend the time to make up larger meals to freeze for later.
Good luck!
I agree with Christina.. the worst possible time to shop is when you're hungry, and, if you can, leave the kids with someone, so they don't Mommy, I want... you to death.
well , if you arn't eating meat that is a start to reduce the shopping bill. dairy products are also expensive so consider vegan if you are not already. there are so many things that you buy that get eaten just after you get home, mabye it is better to reduce these. for examples treats are completly unnessary all the time. plan carefully what you will use, mabye find a better store, however be carefull for low quality products.
I think that it is very inportant to buget but mabye sometimes you must ajjust as the products get more expensive.
Also you could try to reduce eating junk foon(especially chocolate) it may seem cheap but it all adds up.
Good luck
Cut out all soda, chips and prepared junk. This includes cookies, frozen waffles and kid stuff. My mother didn't buy junk food, but when I wanted a sugar fix I would mix a batch of cookies. I love being in the kitchen now.
Buy fresh veggies and fruit every 4-5 days. Wash and cut up raw veggies for the kids to snack on. Eat less meat and more bean and cheese based dishes. Pay attention to what you throw away. I keep buying $3 loaves of bread and always end up tossing half. Learn to make bread pudding...
First of all, it will make a HUGE difference in your bill if you stop buying prepared foods and buy just the ingredients for food you make from scratch. Try to cook from scratch more. There really is nothing to it.
Also, as someone already said, it's much easier to shop when you're full. And it's much easier to skip the highly adverti$ed marketed-to-kid$ $ugar foods when you don't have your kids with you begging for it. Leave them with a sitter.
Don't shop as frequently either. Meal plan and do your shopping once a week. Meal by meal or daily shopping or even every other day shopping will kill your budget.
Finally, where are you shopping? The corner market may offer the most convenience, but not the best prices. Go to a discount grocery for your big weekly trips and save the nearby store for the emergencies. Pick up a flyer at the front of the store and stock up on sale items with a long shelf life. You have a good sized budget. Making a few changes should maximize your buying power.
plan your meals differently . . lots of pasta, look for vegetables in season, buy meat in bulk and freeze, paella with tomatos and rice and a bit of chicken, shepherd's pie. . I'm sure it's not easy, but it can be done . . good luck . . .
1) make a list
2) dont shop when you're hungry
3) Make a price list. It is very helpful. Check out this link for printable price book http://organizedhome.com/content-73.html...
This website has great tools.
4) shop for items in season.
Keep in mind that whole grains (such as brown rice and whole wheat pasta) is about the same price than preocessed grains (white rice) and is filled with much more nutrients and will feed/fill you better.
IWhen I do my groceries (about every 2 weeks) I go to 4 different stores, and save about $60 this way. Example: store #1 has a great deal on diapers, household paper products,and meat. Store #2 has a great deal on organic apple juice, cheese, and olives. And so on. The trick is to plan.
I also plan a menu for 2 weeks, so I know what to put on my grocery list, and I can use 1/2 a broccoli one day in a meal, and (for example) plan to use the second 1/2 the next day in another meal (instead of that other 1/2 getting waisted).
yeah i knw how it is difficult to manage this. 1st prep list of the most imp things u hv buy , than list dwn other thngs which can be bought latter on n do note down other names which will be needed but in future. keep good eye in ur kitchen shelfs n fridge so than u knw exactly what is needed everytime. so next time when u go out for buying anything u'll be buying exactly the nec thngs only. try to prep good recipes home which ur kids love . inthis way u can save atleast few bucks. try this it works.......
wow, there's lots of good advice here. I was going to say, don't buy boxed cereal, get oatmeal for porridge. Eggs are a cheap source of protien and if you can get them from the farmer, that's better. If you have a garden, you can grow zucchini and tomatoes and beans. That's what my sister lived on one summer when both of them were out of a job. You can make lemon juice from concentrate instead of buying orange juice, and buy hamburger instead of steaks. Buy chicken whole, not cut up.
Stop buying junk food. Give each kid $10 and tell them that has to last 2 weeks for toaster strudels or candy or whatever. STICK TO IT. They whine, walk away. Stop buying the premium name brand stuff and buy the store brand instead. Stores don't make anything, they pay the premium brand guys to make it and slap the store's label on for them. Stock up on canned and dried goods on 1/2 price sales. Only buy the "sale items" in the store each week. No $10 a pound steaks, premade chicken, etc. Look for the orange "Manager's Special" stickers. The food is still good, just has to be sold in a day or two. So you save half and have to cook it by tomorrow...more money in your wallet..Figure out what you buy that gets thrown out and buy less or don't buy it unless it is requested. Get a slowcooker or pressure cooker. You can make cheaper cuts of meat or veggies into delicious soups and stews very economically. Stop eating out or buying take-out. You can eat all day on the price of a take-out dinner. Good luck!
go for the thing thats cheapest usually the brand name items are 2x as expensive and taste the same as generic
its kinda obvious what to chooose
don't buy items when its not in your grocery list.
correctness,It's Non-profit and only for informational purposes.
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