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Jan. 8, 2008

A Grocery Challenge

Well after looking over the budget and looking at some things we want to do around here.  I decided it was time to tighten the belt on the grocery budget.  We are also cutting cost in other areas but this is the one I want to concentrate on here.  I thought it would be fun to make it a meme but I'm having a hard time coming up with a suitable title.  Once I think of a name I'll get a Mr. Linky.  So does anyone have any suggestions?

 

Here's my goal for January $450.  I haven't gone grocery shopping this month yet.  My first trip to the store will be on Friday.  I'd really like to come in under that, but considering I have to go to Sam's this week to stock up on a few things, I highly doubt it.  I'll post what I spend when I go to the store.  Oh by the way this is for all paper products, food, and cat supplies.  Wish me luck.

 

 

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Jan. 8, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by CrossView
I'm forever trying to cut back on the grocery bill. Though I've made a lot of progress I still think it would be cheaper if we just quit eating. =P

How about "Tighten the Belt" for a title??!! LOL!
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Jan. 8, 2008 - my bill is double!!

Posted by subbertfamily
With living overseas, our groceries are quite expensive. I spend almost $200/week on food and that's with not buying any frozen processed meals. Most of my bill is for fresh fruits and vegetables, milk, and meat. Unfortunately, all items that we cannot do without.
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Jan. 8, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by opheliag
We've been trying to do the same thing. My goal this month is $200 of which I've already spent $50. I have $17 until the 18th, so that will keep me out of the stores after I spend it today on flour and milk! My friend Karen at http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/3rsandahug/ is doing an organizational thing on Thursdays. This Thursday is about grocery shopping and stuff like that. Tips and stuff like that would be great. I'm not much of a coupon user, so I am always looking for the best deals! Have a wonderful day!
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Jan. 8, 2008 - Budget shopping

Posted by mamaof4
Hey there, saw your post. Well I am also trying to cut back on how much we spend on food and such. I am now making menues and following them faithfully and that has proven to work miracles, plus it gives others in my home a chance to start dinner or lunch if I am not home cause I have it posted on the fridge and hubby or kids can pitch in and know what to do.
Has saved money as well, no guessing or running to the store at the last minute cause nothing is thawed or ordering out, know in the A.M if I need to take something out of the freezer. Hope this helps. I will think of some names and see if that will help, good luck.
P.S my house will be here on Wed. yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Kathy
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Jan. 8, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by southmsmomof4
I really need to do this. Lately we have pretty much had no choice but the menu planning has also been very ...unplannned :-o. I look forward to seeing how you did for the 450. Maybe you'll even share some of the menu planning huh??? Hint hint. If you can do it...maybe I can too. Be blessed,
Stacy
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