Comments on: How much do you spend on groceries? with Tips! http://ronisweigh.com/2008/11/how-much-do-you-spend-on-groceries-with-tips.html One Mom's Journey from Fat to Skinny to Healthy. Wed, 23 May 2012 21:35:34 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: roni http://ronisweigh.com/2008/11/how-much-do-you-spend-on-groceries-with-tips.html/comment-page-2#comment-51512 roni Tue, 18 Oct 2011 11:09:07 +0000 http://ronisweigh.com/?p=1795#comment-51512 Cheryl - Reasonable is what works for your family. I easily spend 600/month for a family of 3 and it's sure to grow with my little one getting bigger. Cheryl – Reasonable is what works for your family. I easily spend 600/month for a family of 3 and it’s sure to grow with my little one getting bigger.

]]> By: cheryl http://ronisweigh.com/2008/11/how-much-do-you-spend-on-groceries-with-tips.html/comment-page-2#comment-51506 cheryl Tue, 18 Oct 2011 03:08:37 +0000 http://ronisweigh.com/?p=1795#comment-51506 Thanks for this post. I am just beginning to do meal planning and I can't believe how much it is helping my organization in other household areas. It is so motivating when you have a plan for food... then you begin to believe that you could get on top of whatover is taking over the peace in your household! Anyway, That has been my question, just how much is reasonable to spend? I have 4 kids and we are trying to hit 800 per month. When I think of that, it seems too hight, but that includes some health products that we really want to use for about 100/month. But the budget is helping me say no to more and think, "maybe next month". thanks for the idea to display the healthy stuff front and center in the fridge. That's a little change that I'm looking forward to making. Thanks for this post. I am just beginning to do meal planning and I can’t believe how much it is helping my organization in other household areas. It is so motivating when you have a plan for food… then you begin to believe that you could get on top of whatover is taking over the peace in your household!
Anyway, That has been my question, just how much is reasonable to spend? I have 4 kids and we are trying to hit 800 per month. When I think of that, it seems too hight, but that includes some health products that we really want to use for about 100/month. But the budget is helping me say no to more and think, “maybe next month”.
thanks for the idea to display the healthy stuff front and center in the fridge. That’s a little change that I’m looking forward to making.

]]> By: Lauren http://ronisweigh.com/2008/11/how-much-do-you-spend-on-groceries-with-tips.html/comment-page-2#comment-28737 Lauren Sun, 28 Mar 2010 15:37:45 +0000 http://ronisweigh.com/?p=1795#comment-28737 This is a great post. My bf and I recently bought a new home, and I'm starting to think about budgeting for our food cost. Since we've had extra money, we've always gone out 2-3 times a week, but that will be stopping. I love to cook and would love to cook mostly organic, but I just don't think it's going to be in our budget. I'm hoping 50-60 a week will be enough for 2. I am also joining a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) near us, which I'm paying $250 for a small share of a 16 week season, so I'm thinking that will help a lot. Thanks so much for all the great tips~ This is a great post. My bf and I recently bought a new home, and I’m starting to think about budgeting for our food cost. Since we’ve had extra money, we’ve always gone out 2-3 times a week, but that will be stopping. I love to cook and would love to cook mostly organic, but I just don’t think it’s going to be in our budget. I’m hoping 50-60 a week will be enough for 2.

I am also joining a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) near us, which I’m paying $250 for a small share of a 16 week season, so I’m thinking that will help a lot. Thanks so much for all the great tips~

]]> By: Jim http://ronisweigh.com/2008/11/how-much-do-you-spend-on-groceries-with-tips.html/comment-page-2#comment-15530 Jim Wed, 11 Feb 2009 05:19:10 +0000 http://ronisweigh.com/?p=1795#comment-15530 I spend about $180/month on groceries for my family of three. The key is stocking up on sale items and being flexible with your meal plans. There is a great website called www.thegrocerygame.com A list is posted for your local grocery of all of the best deals and identifies which coupon to use when. I save about 30-60% off the bill. I spend about $180/month on groceries for my family of three. The key is stocking up on sale items and being flexible with your meal plans. There is a great website called http://www.thegrocerygame.com A list is posted for your local grocery of all of the best deals and identifies which coupon to use when. I save about 30-60% off the bill.

]]> By: Nicole http://ronisweigh.com/2008/11/how-much-do-you-spend-on-groceries-with-tips.html/comment-page-2#comment-14572 Nicole Tue, 13 Jan 2009 15:11:33 +0000 http://ronisweigh.com/?p=1795#comment-14572 I just thought I would add something that I have recently found... amazon.com groceries! You can get boxes of healthy food like soy crisps and cereal bars cheap with free shipping. Each month there are even special deals on certain brands to save more! The expiration dates are typically not for months and then you always have healthy food around the house :) I just thought I would add something that I have recently found… amazon.com groceries! You can get boxes of healthy food like soy crisps and cereal bars cheap with free shipping. Each month there are even special deals on certain brands to save more! The expiration dates are typically not for months and then you always have healthy food around the house :)

]]> By: Amy http://ronisweigh.com/2008/11/how-much-do-you-spend-on-groceries-with-tips.html/comment-page-2#comment-13893 Amy Wed, 31 Dec 2008 02:55:18 +0000 http://ronisweigh.com/?p=1795#comment-13893 Here's the address to the actual recipe I mentioned, on food network. The original is slightly different from the way I do it from memory now. http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/chicken-stew-recipe/index.html This is a frugal chicken stew, highly nutritious, you can easily freeze it and also you make substitutions and it always comes out great. Here’s the address to the actual recipe I mentioned, on food network. The original is slightly different from the way I do it from memory now.

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/chicken-stew-recipe/index.html

This is a frugal chicken stew, highly nutritious, you can easily freeze it and also you make substitutions and it always comes out great.

]]> By: Amy http://ronisweigh.com/2008/11/how-much-do-you-spend-on-groceries-with-tips.html/comment-page-1#comment-13801 Amy Mon, 29 Dec 2008 03:21:10 +0000 http://ronisweigh.com/?p=1795#comment-13801 I have recently started trying to live more frugally. I aim to spend $35.00 a week on food, and as a single woman that seems reasonable. It doesn't take much for me to overspend on food, however. If I too lazy to bring my lunch one day, that's $8.00 out the window. If I buy a magazine at the checkout or impulsively buy a pre-made dinner at the deli, that's another way I wreck my budget. I do have a great recipe from the Food Network to help you save money. This makes a big pot of stew you can freeze in individual containers and reheat at work: Saute chopped onion, celery and carrots in olive oil. Add a 28 oz. can of crushed tomatoes. Add salt and pepper. Submerge chicken drumsticks or thighs in the tomato mixture, adding some stock or water to cover, and cook for 25 minutes. Remove chicken, cut the meat from the bone, add the meat back in along with a can of kidney beans and chopped basil. I have recently started trying to live more frugally. I aim to spend $35.00 a week on food, and as a single woman that seems reasonable. It doesn’t take much for me to overspend on food, however. If I too lazy to bring my lunch one day, that’s $8.00 out the window. If I buy a magazine at the checkout or impulsively buy a pre-made dinner at the deli, that’s another way I wreck my budget.

I do have a great recipe from the Food Network to help you save money. This makes a big pot of stew you can freeze in individual containers and reheat at work:
Saute chopped onion, celery and carrots in olive oil. Add a 28 oz. can of crushed tomatoes. Add salt and pepper. Submerge chicken drumsticks or thighs in the tomato mixture, adding some stock or water to cover, and cook for 25 minutes. Remove chicken, cut the meat from the bone, add the meat back in along with a can of kidney beans and chopped basil.

]]> By: Girl Healthy http://ronisweigh.com/2008/11/how-much-do-you-spend-on-groceries-with-tips.html/comment-page-1#comment-11919 Girl Healthy Thu, 13 Nov 2008 15:01:40 +0000 http://ronisweigh.com/?p=1795#comment-11919 I can spend as little as $250 a month on groceries for my husband and myself. That totally seems low, doesn't it. Sometimes we go over that budget and that's ok. My trick is meal planning. I actually did an experiment last month to see if I could spend only $250 for the meals we eat at home and not go over budget. We did it! I mostly buy fresh fruits and veggies, no snacks, and very little meat. I shop at many different stores. It mostly depends on where I am the day I need something. Among my favorites are Costco, Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, Target, and this awesome delivery service in my town called Plumgood Foods. Yes, I'm lucky enough to have grocery delivery that is convenient AND affordable where I live. But the biggest thing is meal planning. If you are conscious about planning and actually using the food you buy, you can save money. Now I'm inspired to go blog about menu planning on my own blog. Thanks for the inspiration and for all the other great tips. I can spend as little as $250 a month on groceries for my husband and myself. That totally seems low, doesn’t it. Sometimes we go over that budget and that’s ok. My trick is meal planning. I actually did an experiment last month to see if I could spend only $250 for the meals we eat at home and not go over budget. We did it! I mostly buy fresh fruits and veggies, no snacks, and very little meat. I shop at many different stores. It mostly depends on where I am the day I need something. Among my favorites are Costco, Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods, Target, and this awesome delivery service in my town called Plumgood Foods. Yes, I’m lucky enough to have grocery delivery that is convenient AND affordable where I live. But the biggest thing is meal planning. If you are conscious about planning and actually using the food you buy, you can save money.

Now I’m inspired to go blog about menu planning on my own blog. Thanks for the inspiration and for all the other great tips.

]]> By: KATE http://ronisweigh.com/2008/11/how-much-do-you-spend-on-groceries-with-tips.html/comment-page-1#comment-11790 KATE Tue, 11 Nov 2008 16:00:02 +0000 http://ronisweigh.com/?p=1795#comment-11790 My boyfriend & I spend anywhere from 150-200 every two weeks. It really depends on how often we actually go to the store & what crazy recipes I must try that week! We are actually doing the 126 dollars including Thanksgiving that Kath proposed, so its been interesting to see what random foods we have in the house that we are eating up instead of buying our normal snacks & go to meal foods. A few tips: We recently learned how much you save if you dont buy soy milk in the cooler section... weve been dappling in almond milk (which is great) & both that, soy, & rice are available on the shelf which saves money. I eat oatmeal everyday, but have switched from packets to the canister & have had fun making my own creations. The ultimate money saver if you make dishes with beans in it is buying the beans dry & in bags. The first time we tried this it was a disaster but, we are getting in the hang of it now & saving compared to buying tons of cans of the stuff. We buy flax seed in bulk, go to sams for things like veggie burgers & kashi, & salsa...& Ive been trying to stay away from the yummy larabars & instead grabbing a baggie of nuts&fruit... which is less convenient, but definitely less money! Loved the question & the site! My boyfriend & I spend anywhere from 150-200 every two weeks. It really depends on how often we actually go to the store & what crazy recipes I must try that week! We are actually doing the 126 dollars including Thanksgiving that Kath proposed, so its been interesting to see what random foods we have in the house that we are eating up instead of buying our normal snacks & go to meal foods.
A few tips:
We recently learned how much you save if you dont buy soy milk in the cooler section… weve been dappling in almond milk (which is great) & both that, soy, & rice are available on the shelf which saves money.
I eat oatmeal everyday, but have switched from packets to the canister & have had fun making my own creations.
The ultimate money saver if you make dishes with beans in it is buying the beans dry & in bags. The first time we tried this it was a disaster but, we are getting in the hang of it now & saving compared to buying tons of cans of the stuff.
We buy flax seed in bulk, go to sams for things like veggie burgers & kashi, & salsa…& Ive been trying to stay away from the yummy larabars & instead grabbing a baggie of nuts&fruit… which is less convenient, but definitely less money!
Loved the question & the site!

]]> By: Amy http://ronisweigh.com/2008/11/how-much-do-you-spend-on-groceries-with-tips.html/comment-page-1#comment-11660 Amy Sun, 09 Nov 2008 15:15:44 +0000 http://ronisweigh.com/?p=1795#comment-11660 I'm in the same boat. I usually spend about $500-600 a month on food for my boyfriend and I. Part of that I chalk up to the fact that I have a food blog and have to experiment, the other part is poor planning. So this month, I've challenged myself to only spend $50 per week for the two of us. I'm one week down and was pretty darn close ($55 with food for a blog event). And guess what - it really wasn't as hard as I thought! I will say, I couldn't afford any pre-made snacks (Kashi crackers) and I'm having to exercise some serious will-power. But it seems worth it to save $300-400 a month, no? <abbr><em>Check out Amys last blog post..<a href="http://www.deliciousbynature.com/2008/11/catching-up.html" rel="nofollow">Catching Up!</a></em></abbr> I’m in the same boat. I usually spend about $500-600 a month on food for my boyfriend and I. Part of that I chalk up to the fact that I have a food blog and have to experiment, the other part is poor planning.

So this month, I’ve challenged myself to only spend $50 per week for the two of us. I’m one week down and was pretty darn close ($55 with food for a blog event). And guess what – it really wasn’t as hard as I thought! I will say, I couldn’t afford any pre-made snacks (Kashi crackers) and I’m having to exercise some serious will-power. But it seems worth it to save $300-400 a month, no?

Check out Amys last blog post..Catching Up!

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