http://frugaliving.wordpress.com/2008/07/08/operation-eliminate-grocery-store-trips/ Creating prosperity and living in abundance Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:17:37 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 http://frugaliving.wordpress.com/2008/07/08/operation-eliminate-grocery-store-trips/#comment-130 Maria Tue, 22 Jul 2008 22:08:20 +0000 http://frugaliving.wordpress.com/?p=72#comment-130 That's amazing! Nate and I have decided that we're going to have a "boring" menu - basically repeat what we eat each week, so we only have to determine a weekly menu. I've been lazy and not been making menus for breakfast and lunch, but I have been meaning to get more serious about it. We're pretty stocked up - the fridge and freezer are full, and any trips we do make are for just a few things, which is SO much better than 1-2 hour shopping trips each week. I'm finding that planning and organization are KEY and go a long way! That’s amazing! Nate and I have decided that we’re going to have a “boring” menu – basically repeat what we eat each week, so we only have to determine a weekly menu. I’ve been lazy and not been making menus for breakfast and lunch, but I have been meaning to get more serious about it. We’re pretty stocked up – the fridge and freezer are full, and any trips we do make are for just a few things, which is SO much better than 1-2 hour shopping trips each week. I’m finding that planning and organization are KEY and go a long way!

]]> http://frugaliving.wordpress.com/2008/07/08/operation-eliminate-grocery-store-trips/#comment-128 Her Peculiar Life Tue, 22 Jul 2008 21:29:57 +0000 http://frugaliving.wordpress.com/?p=72#comment-128 When our family began it's quest for a debt-free lifestyle, I also eliminated trips to the grocer. I started by planning out a month's worth of meals & snacks (breakfast, lunch, supper). I'd then check my cupboard, freezer and fridge for ingredients that each meal needed. If I didn't have an ingredient or enough of an ingredient I'd add it to my shopping list. On shopping day off I'd go and spend a bunch ($300 - $350; family of 6). BUT, in the end it was the ONLY day I'd spend money. Within a couple months not only did I have the new routine down, but after reviewing old bank statements my grocery bill was also down by more than an average of $200 per month! When our family began it’s quest for a debt-free lifestyle, I also eliminated trips to the grocer. I started by planning out a month’s worth of meals & snacks (breakfast, lunch, supper). I’d then check my cupboard, freezer and fridge for ingredients that each meal needed. If I didn’t have an ingredient or enough of an ingredient I’d add it to my shopping list. On shopping day off I’d go and spend a bunch ($300 – $350; family of 6). BUT, in the end it was the ONLY day I’d spend money. Within a couple months not only did I have the new routine down, but after reviewing old bank statements my grocery bill was also down by more than an average of $200 per month!

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