Three basic ways to cut food costs
July 22, 2009 by Jennifer Chait
Filed under food
Thrifty folks are happy when they cut costs anywhere but in particular it seems like thrifty people are most happy when they save a lot on groceries. Not sure why – maybe because it’s an ongoing, never ending expense, so trimming the costs is a good goal and an adventure. Sometimes we get so caught up in the coupons and newspaper deals that we forget the basics though…
Eat together most of the time – all the time if possible. Eating together cuts costs because you’re all eating the same meals, there are less leftovers, and it’s more alluring to eat …read more
Save Money on Groceries
September 14, 2008 by Jennifer Chait
Filed under groceries
Groceries are expensive; especially if you have large families, or like to buy organic and natural food items. Luckily there are some ways to save on groceries, no matter your specific situation.
What you can do at home:
Plan ahead: Planning for meals that focus around known sale items is a smart way to save. Everyone knows chicken usually costs less than fish, and beans cost less then either. Plan the bulk of your menus around lower cost (but healthy food items). Additionally check out cookbooks at the library for recipes that focus on these food items.
Plan menus that are closer to …read more
