I do a major trip once a month, and pick up milk and fresh fruits and veg about every two weeks. I prefer to go very late at night/early in the morning since I hate crowds and can take my time looking over prices/quantity without feeling rushed. Since it's just Gavin and I, I can usually get away with only spending about $300 a month, but I pretty much only buy stuff that is on sale or I have coupons for. I use the electronic coupons, I click on the ones I want and they get automatically "attached" to my store card, since I always forget the paper ones. I also use Savingstar, which works the same way as far as being "attached" to my store cards, but it gives you cash back instead of taking it off at the register. You build up to a minimum amount then you can have it sent to paypal, your bank, or some gift cards. As far as making sure we don't run out, I try to make sure nearly everything either has a decent shelf life or can be frozen and if it's a good enough price I buy extra, and I have freeze dried foods and water for real emergencies. Paper products and soaps/laundry/etc are either Walmart or Dollar Tree. I try to have one extra on hand, ie one extra pack of TP and once opened I pick up another, same with soaps, laundry stuff, etc.Does anyone do the monthly grocery shopping?
What is your strategy for not running out of things?
How did you get started with this?
How to convince hubby that he will not run out of everything?
Average bill and how may in the family?
Would it pay to shop different places on that day?
I agree. I have two fridges with freezers, and plan to bring over the extra chest freezer from my parent's. The only thing I have a problem with is remembering to move the older food to the freezer in the kitchen and only putting the new food into the back freezer.I find with store brand veggies, meat on special, fresh potatoes or yams, I can cook so much cheaper. Microwave makes it easy to bake a potato and do veggies. Meat is on the grill s lot.
But bulk packs of lunchmeat and freeze in small packs.ditto bacon on sale.
I used to eat all prepared food, but the salt and fat content is bad for me. I do keep some on hand for a quick meal, but try not to make it a habit.
Best thing to have its a lot of freezer space.