Comments on: Grocery Hacks – How To Save Money on Groceries

By: Lauren @ Just Just Add Lauren

Lauren @ Just Just Add Lauren — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 22:55:17 +0000

Thanks for the tips! We’ve cut back a lot on our groceries using a lot of the same ideas – I’m not sure of the actual money saved, because we have used the savings to begin eating more organically. However, we are spending now about the same as we were spending before, and incorporating organics, so I would say that we are probably saving around 30% off the things we do buy. Thanks again!

By: Michelle Hanning

Michelle Hanning — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 00:01:15 +0000

Thanks for posting this article! I completely agree with the teamwork thing and am thrilled that I have a thrifty husband that can help me be more disciplined in how we spend our money. It seems like it can be so much more expensive to eat healthy but you gave some great suggestions on how to do so and save money at the same time. Wonderful!

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By: Karen

Karen — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 01:19:02 +0000

I thought this was a great, comprehensive list. I’ve also just read about “gleaning” http://blog.greensherpa.com/index.php/personal-finance/slashing-your-grocery-budget-using-ancient-methods/ Has anyone else tried this process to keep grocery expenses at a minimum?

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By: Savvy Sister

Savvy Sister — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 19:30:49 +0000

Great article Matt. Your advice on Using Coupons and Stocking Up is perfect for today’s economy! I’ve also found that stocking up by using coupons is helpful. It’s a way that you can slowly build up your food storage, and save 50% or more at the same time. Knowing how to find the best coupons and use them can be a challenge. I found a great free blog that explains more about this: http://www.savvysistershops.blogspot.com/

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By: Tina

Tina — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 23:36:08 +0000

This is the area where most of us “lose” it. Good job sticking to the budget because when children come along you’ll be able to continue to save. I spend $400 a month for 4 and my 3 children and I eat well. I cook mostly every day and we enjoy lots of family time. Great tips!

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By: Casandria

Casandria — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 01:13:00 +0000

I’ve been a GGer for over 6 years now and it cut our budget from $1000 a month to $300. That’s with 1 adult, 4 kids, 2 cats and 2 dogs. I feel the small cost for the lists makes up for the time I would spend myself trying to track the prices and find the deals, but I also look at other free boards for deals that don’t always make the GG lists.

For those who want to do it themselves, the real key is knowing when to play the coupon and being able to stock up at that time so having more than one of that coupon. Sales and coupons are cyclical so about every 12 weeks or so, the same things will go on sale so if you can buy enough for 12 weeks at a time, you’re good. If you can track the prices for 4-6 months on the things you buy the most, then you’ll know what the lowest price is and you can stock up accordingly. I buy 4 sets of papers each week so I buy at least 4 of everything when it’s uber cheap or free (make money on some deals every week.) I have a full size freezer and shelves in our mudroom for storage and have stuff stashed in every possible place. Just about anything freezes, eggs cheese, yogurt, bread so you can buy in bulk and keep it fresh until you need it.

This week between Walgreens and CVS, I spent $9.46 and saved $83.62. I’m a big time grocery geek

By: Steve in W MA

Steve in W MA — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 22:27:16 +0000

Hey Matt, try this fantastic snack (and healthy): take cooked chickpeas, spice gently with salt and a tiny bit of cayenne pepper, spread them on a roaster pan, then bake for about an hour and a half at maybe 300F. They will become completely dry and crunchable and will store forever (but will go stale after a while so eat them within a week or two is my advice)

You can try spicing them other ways too. Maybe add some lime juice for tartness and some chopped chili peppers and garlic/ginger or thai lime leaves if you’re into Thai flavors.

I go through a pound and a half or so of these per week.

By: Matt Jabs

Matt Jabs — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 04:19:26 +0000

You are FAR TOO kind! But I’ll take it.

By: Matt Jabs

Matt Jabs — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 04:19:00 +0000

Thank you RC, glad you found this info helpful… it sure was helpful to us!