With so many constraints on the family budget, it is necessary to save money however we can. One place you can save is the food bill.
1. Plan your meals ahead.
2. Make a grocery list before you shop and stick to it.
3. Buy in bulk.
4. Don’t shop on an empty stomach.
5. Leave the kids and hubby at home.
6. Buy seasonal vegetables, they are less expensive because they are easily available.
7. If you use coupons, make sure you planned on buying the item before you found the coupon.
8. Stay away from the already prepared foods.
9. Purchase the store brand.
10. Make your own soups.
11. Displayed items may be more expensive than another brand in the isle.
12. Drink water, and not the bottled kind. This is the most economical and will keep you feeling full so you’re not heading to find a snack.
13. Instead of always preparing meat for protein, remember that protein can also be found in eggs, nuts, and beans.
14. Recycle chicken and meat bones for stocks and broth.
15. Use your crock pot or slow cooker for less expensive and tougher cuts of meat.
16. Buy whole chickens and cut them up yourself.
17. Work eggs into your meals. They are inexpensive, great for protein, and are a great use for leftovers.
18. Save eating out for special occasions, you can create wonderful, less expensive, and healthier meals at home.
19. Don’t buy your paper products, bath, or household supplies in the grocery store. Take the time to go to one of the larger discount stores.
20. Get together with a friend to share the cost and work for a monthly cooking session. Put the meals in the freezer and you save time during the week as well.
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