Feeding Your Family on a Budget
We are all aware how expensive it can be to have children. For some reason they keep needing new clothes and want to be fed 3-4 times a day! That is why keeping a food budget can be a great idea.
Here are some ideas on how to keep your grocery list down while still feeding your family healthy foods. Of course, some of these ideas may have to be adapted for your larger, or smaller family.
Use coupons.
Shop flyers first. Maybe your graocry has great sales on the meat you need but target or walmart has great deals on the paper goods you have to buy. Making a seperate trip may work in your favor if these stores are close to you.
Do not eat out. Or only eat out on special occasions. Make a pizza at home or find your favorite chinese recipes online.
Buy in season produce and vegetables. You can always buy canned fruit, which can be rinsed of the sugary water it is packed in.
Drink water. Ditch sodas and sugary energy drinks.
Plan your weekly meals ahead of time. That way you know exactly what to get at the store and if you leave your kids at home you will be less likely to buy impulse purchases.
Try these two great web sites to help you plan meals for your family. How to feed yourself for $15 a week has some good ideas, as well as $45 emergency menu for 4-6 people who has great menu ideas as well as a shopping list for these sample menus.
Do you have any tips or tricks to keep your weekly food bill down?
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September 12th, 2007 at 10:50 am
For food coupons only work for the prepackaged stuff that comes in boxes and cans — usually namebrand and high calorie. It’s often cheaper to buy generic brands and to learn how to make things from scratch.
September 15th, 2007 at 3:57 pm
I have a whole blog devoted to shopping for free or close to free using coupons and sales. Forgive the shameless self promotion:
rebeccasbargains.blogspot.com
pussreboots is correct, most of the things are prepackaged, but I do have some tips on getting fresh and whole foods for less than shelf price, and how to get some of the basics (diapers, toothbrushes, etc) for close to free as well.
May 5th, 2008 at 4:23 pm
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