{"id":3074,"date":"2019-02-25T09:30:36","date_gmt":"2019-02-25T15:30:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mamaswallet.com\/?p=3074"},"modified":"2019-03-19T23:19:22","modified_gmt":"2019-03-20T04:19:22","slug":"how-to-shop-on-50-per-week-for-groceries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mamaswallet.com\/es\/how-to-shop-on-50-per-week-for-groceries\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Shop On $50 Per Week For Groceries"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"How<\/h1>\n

It may seem as though $50 per week for groceries is unreal.<\/h1>\n

Especially if you are the person that does most of the shopping.<\/h1>\n

The cost of food is high, and I don’t think the prices will go down anytime soon.<\/p>\n

In terms of monthly expenses for the household, groceries is more than likely the second or third most expensive household expense that you have.<\/p>\n

However, there is a lot of wiggle room to get this cost down and leave more money to save or pay down debt.<\/p>\n

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$50 A Week Grocery List<\/h2>\n

Before I got serious about my spending, the average amount that was spent on groceries was no less than $150.<\/p>\n

Never really paid much attention to the cost of what I was putting in the basket, just as long as it was something that we ate and the price wasn’t too crazy, I bought it.<\/p>\n

Now when it came down to it, those groceries never really lasted the entire week, and somehow or another either I or my husband would go back to the store and pick up more items.<\/p>\n

Does this sound like you? With making multiple trips to the grocery store, it is so EASY spending over $100 or more at the store without realizing it.<\/p>\n

Once we got serious about our finances, I knew this was an area that we could improve on.<\/p>\n

Depending on the area of the country you live, $50 per week for groceries may seem unrealistic.<\/p>\n

Spending $80 per week on groceries if you live in San Francisco may be more realistic due to the cost of living, however living in a small rural town $30 per week for groceries is a doable amount.<\/p>\n

What I can tell you is, if you are intentional about cutting costs planning your trip to the grocery will make a huge difference in grocery savings for the week. The three steps to take are:<\/p>\n

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  1. Look at the grocery sales flyers for what is on sale.<\/li>\n
  2. Make a list of the sale items you will pick up and the ESTIMATED cost.<\/li>\n
  3. Trust the list you made and shop what is on that list!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    First,<\/strong><\/span> don’t throw out the sales flyers you get in the mail or in the Sunday paper, it is not junk mail.<\/p>\n

    Getting into the habit of looking at the grocery store sales flyer will get you familiar with that store’s sales cycle.<\/p>\n

    Most grocery stores run on a 6 to 12-week sales cycle, so if your local store has chicken breast on sale at an amazingly low price buy more than one pack.<\/p>\n

    If you happen to miss the sale, don’t worry it will come around again on sale.<\/p>\n

    Next,<\/strong><\/span> once you have your list written, do a quick tally of the cost of each item to give yourself an estimated total cost.<\/p>\n

    We don’t want any surprises at the checkout and this is the best way\u00a0$50 per week for groceries is possible.<\/p>\n

    Third,<\/strong><\/span> if you deviate from the list then you know there will be a possibility that you will overspend the budgeted amount.<\/p>\n

    However, resist the temptation to carelessly walk the aisles and “see what else I can get” thought out of your mind.<\/p>\n

    I know it’s hard sometimes but you will thank yourself in the long run.<\/p>\n

    \"How<\/h2>\n

    Healthy Grocery List On A Budget<\/h2>\n

    Saving money on groceries does not mean compromising on your health.<\/p>\n

    To tell the truth most items in the grocery stores are not the best for your health.<\/p>\n

    One rule to always keep in mind is to shop the outer aisles and only use the inner aisles for items that you absolutely need.<\/p>\n

    Most of the healthier food options are on the outer aisles and walls of the store.<\/p>\n

    Plus most of the items that really add up the cost of the grocery bill are what’s in the inner aisles.<\/p>\n

    Stick to fresh fruits and vegetables leave the canned fruit alone.<\/p>\n

    One 16oz can of sliced peaches cost you on sale $1.00, however, you can buy them fresh for $1.00 per pound and get way more that will last you for the week.<\/p>\n

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    Shopping the outer aisles of the grocery store is healthy and will also save you money!<\/p>\n

    \"How<\/h2>\n

    Groceries That Last<\/h2>\n

    As you are planning your grocery shopping trip, choose staple items that will last.<\/p>\n

    These typically are bulk items like rice, beans, lentils, etc.<\/p>\n

    These are the needed inner aisle items that you will purchase but fairly inexpensive.<\/p>\n

    Keep in mind, buying boxed rice that comes in an assortment of flavors, or boxed pre-made pasta dinners are not the healthiest and also can really add up at the checkout counter.<\/p>\n

    Stay away from those as much as you can, and instead create your own sauces.<\/p>\n

    If you consider yourself not a good cook, look to Pinterest for delicious recipes or signup for an affordable meal planning service<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    Meal planning will help relieve the stress of figuring out what to cook, and plus you will have a constant supply of different recipes to try.<\/p>\n

    This meal planning service<\/a> that I use has been a life changer for me.<\/p>\n

    I no longer have to stress about what to cook for the week and the meals are based around what is on sale at the grocery store. Cha-Ching!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

    I save money AND receive weekly recipes that are completely customizable to my family’s needs.<\/p>\n

    Here is a post where I talk about how I am able to still shop $50 per week for groceries<\/a>, and show the picture of the groceries and a copy of my receipt.<\/p>\n

    The $50 per week for groceries that I spend also includes taxes.<\/p>\n

    It is on rare occasions when the amount is over, reason would be for liquor or entertaining.<\/p>\n

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    Keep This In Mind<\/h2>\n

    Remember to make $50 per week for groceries possible you need to look at the sales flyers, write a list along with the estimated prices, and shop that list.<\/p>\n

    It will take practice to get into the groove of it all, but as long as you are intentional about saving on groceries it is definitely possible.<\/p>\n

    What are the ways you save on shopping at the grocery store? Leave them in the comments below.<\/p>\n

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