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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