Buying the cheapest thing on the shelf is not always the best answer to being more frugal. But, on this Frugal Friday, I want to share a few tips that might help you on your next visit to the grocery store.
Start with making a list. This is a must! Do your best to stick to it(which can be very difficult when you take your littles........GO ALONE!). It is also a great idea to keep a running list at home, maybe on the fridge, of things as you run out of them.
Making a weekly menu plan is another great way to be more frugal. You can plan around items that you already have in your pantry or fridge and possibly buy less on your trip to the market. Try to plan meals that will leave you with leftovers. Getting two meals in one, is a great way to stretch your budget. A great example would be spaghetti, a large pot of soup or chili or maybe using left over chicken from last night to make fajitas tonight. You could also plan 1 or 2 vegetarian meals per week or meals that could be prepared with little meat(again, spaghetti). I will also add that clipping coupons is a great way to save, but only if the coupons are for things that you already use.
Finally, I would just add........"don't go hungry"! I've done it and it wasn't pretty! All I can say is that the people that make oreos love me! And the dairy farmers, the dairy farmers love me too, because who can eat that many oreos without dipping them in milk? What was I saying? Oh yeah, don't go hungry!
Happy Friday! Have a great weekend!
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