10/22/2021
PRACTICAL WAYS TO SAVE MONEY:
It's not always easy to cut down on your grocery budget! I've been there raising 4 teenagers that sometimes seemed like bottomless pits 😉! Here's a few budgeting tips that can help!!
Most people after they do a budget, are shocked to find out how much they actually spend at the grocery store each month. If you’re the average American family of four (with two kids 5 and under), you’re probably spending around $928. Yikes! It’s so easy to walk through those aisles, grab a bag of Oreos here and a few bags of chips there, and then top it off with the fun goodies at the register. But those little purchases (aka budget busters) add up quite a bit and end up blowing the budget every single month!
Save money on groceries by planning out your meals each week! Take a good look at what you already have in your pantry before you head to the store. Because why would you want to buy more of what you already have? And if you really want to stick to your list, leave the kids at home AND don't go to the store hungry!!
Want to save money and time? Try online grocery pickup or delivery. Most major grocery stores offer it these days (sometimes even for free), and it can save a ton of money. Picking up your groceries gets rid of the temptation you would’ve had when you caught a whiff of those freshly baked chocolate chip cookies floating through the aisles. In other words, you’re forced to stick to your list and avoid those impulse splurges. Yes, you may not be picking out your own fruit or veggies, but you aren't putting yourself in temptations way, either! Some big stores will automatically credit you for any bad fresh produce if you call and complain!
Please let me know below what you think about grocery delivery or curbside pickup if you have used those! Also, if you have a tried and true method that works for you, please share with the rest of us! Thanks!
