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hlthe2b

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53. Only in driving style, not the other things. But I do watch my fuel consumption screen

Sun Jun 5, 2022, 02:54 PM

Jun 2022

quite frequently when I drive. It isn't hard to figure out how even minor changes to how you accelerate, brake, and yes, even occasionally coast can make tremendous differences OBviously some aren't so easy to do with bumper-to-bumper traffic or aggressive drivers tail-gating you, but a lot is possible for anyone.

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Post your recommendations for keeping grocery costs under control. [View all] milestogo Jun 2022 OP

I am definitely buying less meat yellowdogintexas Jun 2022 #1

I bought a case of a economical but well rated Cabernet a couple years ago. The price/bottle is now hlthe2b Jun 2022 #14

Two words Sedona Jun 2022 #93

Can you use tap water? XanaDUer2 Jun 2022 #101

I used filtered water from my fridge Sedona Jun 2022 #122

Wow, thanks XanaDUer2 Jun 2022 #124

Homemade ginger ale. I'll have to try that. wnylib Jun 2022 #102

ALDI PortTack Jun 2022 #2

Agreed. vanlassie Jun 2022 #29

If you have one nearby, absolutely! GoCubsGo Jun 2022 #66

Our daughter just commented phylny Jun 2022 #80

I paid $1.69 for it there this morning. GoCubsGo Jun 2022 #90

Yes, it's still cheaper at Aldi! N/T phylny Jun 2022 #97

Other discount stores, too. wnylib Jun 2022 #105

There prices have gone up as well, but not nearly as much PortTack Jun 2022 #132

I've heard Aldi is good, area51 Jun 2022 #125

Eat rice and beans and or variations of it for some meals. CentralMass Jun 2022 #3

Rice. Lentils. Olive oil. That and whatever else is around. hunter Jun 2022 #60

Rice, lentils, caramelized onions. GoCubsGo Jun 2022 #69

Yep, always have onions too. And garlic. hunter Jun 2022 #87

Easy slow cooker onions Lulu Latech Jun 2022 #149

Legumes and grains Retrograde Jun 2022 #128

I buy house brands XanaDUer2 Jun 2022 #4

Can't say I've noticed prices changing significantly brooklynite Jun 2022 #5

People living paycheck to paycheck have noticed Sympthsical Jun 2022 #33

Even those of us fortunate enough not to live paycheck to paycheck have noticed. Behind the Aegis Jun 2022 #47

Same same Sympthsical Jun 2022 #52

Whether or not it has an impact on my finances, why would I not notice an increase? brooklynite Jun 2022 #62

Sometimes I wonder what goes on at higher levels in our party Sympthsical Jun 2022 #83

Well then, you should do something about that. brooklynite Jun 2022 #84

All things on this earth are replaced Sympthsical Jun 2022 #95

I hear you, Sympthsical choie Jun 2022 #130

This message was self-deleted by its author roamer65 Jun 2022 #156

Trader Joes is owned by Aldi and likely uses many of the same supply chain management practices Amishman Jun 2022 #140

Not exactly... brooklynite Jun 2022 #141

I buy at ShopRite and my weekly food bill went from $250 to $425 in 45 days. TheBlackAdder Jun 2022 #112

That I wouldn't know about... brooklynite Jun 2022 #151

When we were relatively poor, we used coupons Croney Jun 2022 #6

Pick 3-4 stores/grocery warehouses or big box stores you like to shop, start digital shopping lists hlthe2b Jun 2022 #7

Are you a hyper miler? SheltieLover Jun 2022 #26

Only in driving style, not the other things. But I do watch my fuel consumption screen hlthe2b Jun 2022 #53

Absolutely! SheltieLover Jun 2022 #57

If you have a 20-cubic-foot refrigerator, buy something smaller. mahatmakanejeeves Jun 2022 #8

This. And also stagger some staples between freezer and refrigerator-freezer in case one fails. nt artemisia1 Jun 2022 #109

Productivity. Store brands. gulliver Jun 2022 #9

Publix has a lot of BOGO items XanaDUer2 Jun 2022 #11

Aldi, and local Hispanic marker for my produce obamanut2012 Jun 2022 #10

We have a great, non-fancy Hispanic produce store XanaDUer2 Jun 2022 #18

Suggestions: cbabe Jun 2022 #12

Will you share that eggless chocolate cake recipe, please? Sogo Jun 2022 #91

Mix in pan chocolate cake cbabe Jun 2022 #131

Thank you! Sogo Jun 2022 #150

we used to make that except the recipe was called "Wacky Cake" nt yellowdogintexas Jun 2022 #152

Check out websites on proper storage of produce. LuvLoogie Jun 2022 #13

I buy items reduced in price due to being near or past best used by date Kaleva Jun 2022 #15

Eat less processed foods and cook from scratch. Frustratedlady Jun 2022 #16

a lot of us simply don't have the time to cook Skittles Jun 2022 #118

So, with all those hours, you'll be rich enough to eat out/carryout. Frustratedlady Jun 2022 #134

that's another thing Skittles Jun 2022 #135

How lucky can one get? Carry on! Sounds like you're doing just fine. n/t Frustratedlady Jun 2022 #136

As long as we have to eat, it is beyond our control Chainfire Jun 2022 #17

I have been eating Oatmeal for breakfast for years. milestogo Jun 2022 #21

In 2021, cooler temperate climates where oats are grown had killer drought Hortensis Jun 2022 #40

Here's what we do. KarenS Jun 2022 #19

We do some of that and made cutting food waste a priority. I like the Hortensis Jun 2022 #46

I never go to Starbucks XanaDUer2 Jun 2022 #20

That's worth at least $100 a month. nt TexasTowelie Jun 2022 #65

I brew my own coffee every morning. Can't stand instant, but I don't go to Starbucks either. BlackSkimmer Jun 2022 #70

My relative XanaDUer2 Jun 2022 #73

I haven't gone in many years.. They priced themselves out of the market, IMO. hlthe2b Jun 2022 #79

Yeah, I just never got the Starbucks habit. BlackSkimmer Jun 2022 #137

I like gas station coffee just fine. milestogo Jun 2022 #138

I actually like that too, if it's fresh. BlackSkimmer Jun 2022 #146

Me too Freddie Jun 2022 #114

Shop the ads.... Lulu Latech Jun 2022 #22

Yup. Ms. Toad Jun 2022 #143

Instant pot full of bean soup mahina Jun 2022 #23

wait, what do you make for a milk substitute? eShirl Jun 2022 #160

Man it sure did. I meant oat milk is a great milk substitute. mahina Jun 2022 #161

Do not try my cost savings experiment with milk Brother Buzz Jun 2022 #24

There is no extra water in reduced fat milks. vanlassie Jun 2022 #32

No more Tide. Make your own cheap laundry soap. Scrivener7 Jun 2022 #25

More beans, rice... imavoter Jun 2022 #27

Buy produce on sale, par boil & freeze SheltieLover Jun 2022 #28

Buy less. Eat less. kentuck Jun 2022 #30

Costco/bulk/apps/sales Sympthsical Jun 2022 #31

The prices are pretty much the same. I go shop for the best price at Demsrule86 Jun 2022 #34

I only eat organic and ferment some of my foods womanofthehills Jun 2022 #82

What a great and healthy diet you have and sound delicious too. Demsrule86 Jun 2022 #85

Love Ollie's Freddie Jun 2022 #119

Vote out EVERY republican in office nakocal Jun 2022 #35

Save-A-Lot store for me EX500rider Jun 2022 #36

Find out if there is a "gleaner" organization in your area and check it out. barbaraann Jun 2022 #37

The thing I love about gleaning is the taste of truly ripe fruit. Not the hard green cbabe Jun 2022 #56

Concord grapes. barbaraann Jun 2022 #115

If you eat meat try a couple of veggie meals a week Ritabert Jun 2022 #38

Some 99c stores have fresh veggies and packed salads for 99c dickthegrouch Jun 2022 #39

I like to cook Just A Box Of Rain Jun 2022 #41

I cook too. You can save a lot of money Ritabert Jun 2022 #44

And an extraordinary amount of money in point of fact. Just A Box Of Rain Jun 2022 #49

I've been cooking a lot more since the pandemic Ritabert Jun 2022 #61

I started cooking in childhood when my mom wanted to continue her education Just A Box Of Rain Jun 2022 #64

Interesting Ritabert Jun 2022 #68

larger chains not only have more choices, more variety of sizes and brands bigtree Jun 2022 #42

Cooking for 1. KentuckyWoman Jun 2022 #43

More suggestions: cbabe Jun 2022 #45

A kitchen garden malaise Jun 2022 #48

I was gonna say... A HERETIC I AM Jun 2022 #54

My mother was in England for WW2 malaise Jun 2022 #63

Shop according to weekly specials, and use cashback aps, GoCubsGo Jun 2022 #50

And, don't buy more fresh produce, meats, dairy, etc. than you can eat GoCubsGo Jun 2022 #55

Are those apps free? Tia nt XanaDUer2 Jun 2022 #67

Yes. GoCubsGo Jun 2022 #74

I'm sorry for my ignorance XanaDUer2 Jun 2022 #76

No, it doesn't get taken off your bill. GoCubsGo Jun 2022 #88

Thank you for your kindness nt XanaDUer2 Jun 2022 #98

You're welcome! GoCubsGo Jun 2022 #104

I feel dumb XanaDUer2 Jun 2022 #107

You need to go to the store's web page to load digital coupons. GoCubsGo Jun 2022 #120

Is the Kroger cash back from the Kroger Visa card? Lars39 Jun 2022 #103

Nope, regular, old loyalty card. GoCubsGo Jun 2022 #106

Thank you so much! Lars39 Jun 2022 #117

You're welcome! GoCubsGo Jun 2022 #121

I found $15.25 on my Kroger loyalty card! Lars39 Jun 2022 #162

Some random thoughts spinbaby Jun 2022 #51

Recently lost 60 lbs and learned "how" to eat Tink41 Jun 2022 #58

We are making our own Tomato soup.. Tikki Jun 2022 #59

Rice and beans in the instant pot mcar Jun 2022 #71

I and my neighbors hunt or raise pigs and/or chickens and grow vegetables. asa4ever Jun 2022 #72

Dry beans in bulk. Rice in bulk. Oatmeal in bulk. Flour in bulk. Potatoes in bulk,... etc. Binkie The Clown Jun 2022 #75

The bulk-buy bins went when the pandemic started Retrograde Jun 2022 #78

I buy bulk from a restaurant supply hose that's open to the public. Binkie The Clown Jun 2022 #100

Sprouts has great prices on produce and a small bulk department yellowdogintexas Jun 2022 #153

Save up for the best herbs & spices u can afford. Use a few at a time... electric_blue68 Jun 2022 #77

Buy less and use what you buy Retrograde Jun 2022 #81

Meal planning makes a huge difference. meadowlander Jun 2022 #86

Great, thoughtful post. milestogo Jun 2022 #92

Coupons Alsteen Jun 2022 #89

I think it depends on how you live and how you cook. MissB Jun 2022 #94

Always shop with a list, and after checking the ads. highplainsdem Jun 2022 #96

The first three replies are about cutting costs on soda and wine Jack the Greater Jun 2022 #99

Fresh fruits and vegetables, preferably from co-ops. One large meal at McDonald's costs more artemisia1 Jun 2022 #108

Make huge pot soup every 10 days Tree Lady Jun 2022 #110

Even and Odd days. miyazaki Jun 2022 #111

Make a list. stick to it. IcyPeas Jun 2022 #113

I don't understand inflation Skittles Jun 2022 #116

Because the inflation numbers are rigged. roamer65 Jun 2022 #158

This group got me thru 2008-2012 Sedona Jun 2022 #123

Good to know. milestogo Jun 2022 #126

Eat the Rich? PurgedVoter Jun 2022 #127

Make a list and stick to it mercuryblues Jun 2022 #129

ALWAYS start with the manager markdowns in all departments. niyad Jun 2022 #133

The rich mother fuckers would just say get wealthy that way it's not a problem Autumn Jun 2022 #139

If you have a Keurig invest in one of those reusable k cup filters maryellen99 Jun 2022 #142

Good idea. milestogo Jun 2022 #144

Liverwurst sandwiches once per week, ramen with poached eggs once per week. SYFROYH Jun 2022 #145

You triggered an ear worm. milestogo Jun 2022 #147

My wife isn't a fan either, but I tell her to think of it as the working mans froisgras or pate SYFROYH Jun 2022 #148

a few other things I have always done even when I did not need to yellowdogintexas Jun 2022 #154

Restaurants ThunderRoad Jun 2022 #155

Store brands when possible. roamer65 Jun 2022 #157

Plan a menu and stick to it. Solly Mack Jun 2022 #159

I feel like if I mostly stick to what Safeway has on sale, I can get pretty good deals. BlueCheeseAgain Jun 2022 #163

leave wife home, stick to list onethatcares Jun 2022 #164