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The biggest impact I have had on reducing my grocery budget every time I go to the store, is where I am shopping. I try to do the majority of my food shopping at my local discount market. In the western US we have a regional grocery chain called Winco, which is an employee owned chain that is super low-frills in order to reduce costs. Apparently they also source directly from manufacturers and farmers to source food which results in great prices on most produce. Another win at Winco is the bulk bins, which can often be the most cost effective way to buy spices, candy, and dried goods. Another overlooked plus is the way the store formats its price labels – almost every label in the store includes a price per oz which greatly reduces the mental strain of comparison shopping and finding the best deal. I know that chains like this are not available in lots of parts of the country, especially in larger cities. But investigating in local or regional discount markets can make a big impact if you can find a good fit for your location and lifestyle.
The tips
Plan ahead – make a list, make big batches and freeze half
When buying items priced per item (ea.) make sure you're getting the biggest one
Have in mind at least 2 recipes when shopping, no shopping blind
Focus on things you buy once but make many meals eg. curry paste, grains, frozen veggies
Always eat 1 hour before shopping, never shop hungry (or tipsy/drunk)
Have a plan for splitting grocery expenses with roommates etc.
Go to local farmers markets, butchers etc.
Deep sales on expensive items like meat? Buy in bulk and freeze it
Look into paper products, toiletries online to save you trips to the store and the temptation
Find starches that can help clean out the fridge of leftovers. Ex pizza crust, risotto rice, quiche
I have felt 1:30–1:36 w/art supplies.
My Grocery sin is shopping when hungry. I always try to eat first on the commute to the store or bring a snack/money for coffee and cookie because a hungry girl over spends.
Omfg. I went to Trader's Joes after drinking and I was in heaven.
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Can you put jelly or chocolate in a quiche?
Make a list and stick to it unless you forgot to put something on the list or if it's a supper sale of something you will use soon.
I have a totally different problem, I do not have enough room to store frizzed food. I live in a very very small flat with 8 cubic feet fridge…
I'd also say if you are comfortable with seasoning your own food, buying spices in bulk and using them accordingly is so much easier (and probably cheaper!) than buying things like curry paste. That said, I now have way too many spice jars and they don't fit on my shelf anymore…
It always feel amazing, when I’m watching some of your videos guys and realise I’m already doing all these things 🙂
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Always, always check the clearance shelves! I've gotten so much half off just because the box is dented
I HAVE to eat meat with every meal and cannot have legumes and beans because of allergies. I'm tired of people like you saying stupid things like people are selfish and hurting the environment because of eating meat.
i like to buy food in cans. it last long time. i like chef boyardee raviolies and beefaroni. they are just about little over dollar at walmart. i like mushroom soup in cans, and i buy "great value" which is walmart brand, and they are really cheap sometimes like 67 cents. i don't buy fresh produce almost always. i think cans are quick lunch at work and at home, it's convienient, you just open the cans and they are delicious.
I don't know about other countries, but in switzerland theres always a price per 100g its in a corner and really small… But it really helps to find the product with the best value… Then if some of it turns out to be disgusting, remember for next time and try the next cheapest one… That way you can still get good food without buying the most expensive one.
Lol I've been showing my brother some of your videos on food since he has been living on gas station fried chicken since living on his own. Almost none of those things at the beginning of the video apply to him. He has problems like, "does everything you eat come in a brightly colored box? Do you head straight into the middle of the grocery store and don't know where the produce section even is?"
I always make a shopping list before going shopping and I also make a meal list for a whole week so that I know what ingredients I really need for the week. If the quality are the same, I prefer to choose Asian supermarkets cos it is cheaper.
Yipes. Guilty. (but not the shopping drunk. Just hungry 😉
Why do they talk with the perspective of “you”? You do …. (in an accusatory tone).
Before I go to the supermarket I always look up what's on sale in the section of the supermarket with fresh ingredients that week. Then I decide what I could cook with those items and then I make a grocery list. I know many people who don't look at what's on sale or even don't make a grocery list. If you make a grocery list and stick to it you'll safe lots of money, even if you don't look up what's on sale.
Going to local small business owners is a lot cheaper than going to supermarkets or megamarts or chain stores… yes, sometimes it does mean having to go to more than one place to buy all your products, but it still saves money… if you go there often enough they recognise you and give you discounts, free samples, hints about what is the freshest thing to buy, they may even let you buy things on credit(great for month end crunches or when youre in a hurry and dont have your card on you)
Where I used to stay there was an agricultural college which was always selling things like vegetables, fruits, honey as well as candles, soap, aloe gel, etc for super cheap…. Try to find one near you and check if they sell products
Also try to grow your own herbs… it may take a couple tries to get it right but it's super helpful…
Try to cut down on the amount of meat you're eating.. or find cheaper alternatives… for example where I live chicken is pretty expensive, but duck is cheaper and fish and prawns are super cheap…. I started to eat more of fish now. the same goes for veggies and fruits… a lot of seasonal produce which you may never have heard of are sold super cheap and are incredibly delicious and healthy
Carry your own containers and bags because some supermarkets charge for these things.
If you live close enough to a farm buy fresh milk and finish it before it goes bad.
Do not buy ready- made salad dressing…. not only is it expensive and unnecessary, its full of calories… make your own dressings using simple things like olive oil, molasses, etc…This also works for things like cake mixes, soup, pancake batter, pasta sauce or peanut butter and depending on how much free time you have even things like butter, jams and jellies
get a zoodle maker because you can save yourself the cost of pasta just by using veggies instead.
Plan all your meals of the day before shopping because even if you cook in bulk for lunch and dinner you will still have breakfast and some mid day snacks left… and you will invariably end up buying something to go with your daily coffee.
P.S sorry about typing errors, grammatical mistakes, etc.
If you're buying 'treats', buy for guests, not for greed.