Comments on: 9 Ways to Reduce Your Monthly Grocery Bill

By: Mary Ann

Mary Ann — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 16:48:59 +0000

I find having a grocery list saves me money because I know exactly what I need at the grocery store and I don’t deviate much from it. If you plan your meals around the circular and weekly coupons and then make a list, you’re way ahead of the game. I use a reusable list called Supermarket Smarty that even has a coupon pocket.

By: boydboy

boydboy — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 20:34:26 +0000

The poster is referring to juices that are already watered down. All those “juice drinks” are just juice mixed with extra water and sugar. If you look at the labels you will see they are not 100% juice which is why pure juice usually has a big label on it that say something like “100% juice”. Yes, your typical Tropicana OJ is 100% juice, but along with each regular OJ bottle stores carry a ton of others that might look like OJ bottles but if you look at the labels they are actually called “Juice Drinks” – in which case they are not 100% juice.

By: Facebook User

Facebook User — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:15:08 +0000

Perhaps it would be more wise to avoid the orange juice all-together.

http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/surveys/oj-morning-necessity-or-empty-calories-099045

And all that milk? I’ve cut back on my milk consumption remarkably by not having a glass with dinner with the sort of every meal regularity I once had, now I opt for water.

And, for breakfasts, I go for (predominantly) oatmeal, but also eggs/toast/pancakes/waffles. At the same time, the less cereal I eat the less milk I have have to buy!

By: Max Davenport

Max Davenport — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:46:12 +0000

True to form sir.

By: Max Davenport

Max Davenport — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:45:18 +0000

It is also a good idea to shop at places like Costco and Sam’s Club.

Great example:
Costco membership = $50
Gallon of milk = $1.65
18 eggs = $2.50

Basic essentials cost next to nothing and bulk non-perishables are always money savers.

By: Wendell Sellers

Wendell Sellers — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:17:02 +0000

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By: Eric

Eric — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:03:25 +0000

“9. Try to shop at the same store.”

A way to help you from straying and buying thing you don’t need is to make a shopping list before you go shopping and sticking with what is on the list at the grocery store.

By: Freddie

Freddie — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 20:30:01 +0000

Convenience stores are generally more expensive for all items in my area. I think the real take away here is compare all available sources before deciding where to buy . At the same time, gas costs can make it prohibitively expensive to shop too many stores, so figure any extra driving distance as a cost too.

I’m also on board with menu planning and making a grocery list. I found a really good article about doing both quickly at the same time. I hope it helps someone else.

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2246943/save_money_on_food_now_cheaper_groceries.html

By: Ana

Ana — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 01:56:34 +0000

I like the ideas but have to disagree heartily with idea that you shop at the same store. I go to one store that has great produce prices and another for most of my meats and other foods. I alternate weeks at Trader Joes to stock up on healthy treats only. I have found that each store has certain items at the best prices and are overpriced when it comes to other items. It takes a little extra time but I can usually manage two stores in an hour and same a lot of money that way. Also I plan my meals before shopping and make sure to check what is on sale at the stores I’m going to while I plan, so I get good deals on meats and produce. I’ve cut my grocery bills by 1/3.

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By: Amy

Amy — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 23:55:12 +0000

Milk prices were always a big issue in our family. Then I found Aldis. Milk is usually about $1 cheaper there then anywhere else. I usually get it anywhere between $1.79 and $2.29 And there brand for NOT from concentrate OJ is way cheaper as well. If you live in an area that does not have an Aldi’s then check Walgreen’s. We used to get our milk there because it was cheaper.

If you want to get the kids 100% juice is is cheaper to make your own. We make our own grape juice or mixed fruit juices, by using a blender. Not adding sugar or at the least not as much as in regular juice.

Just remember that we pay for the cost of convenience and pre-made food, because we have run out of time to make a “dinner from scratch” for our families. With today’s economy I work more, so therefore I do not want to spend all my time in the kitchen. I would much rather be with my family.