We’re a three person household, only two of us have jobs, me and my mom
Mine doesn’t factor in as she won’t let me pay for anything
We recently looked at how much our groceries cost and it was way above what we can sustain, 1,000 a month, which is a fourth of what she brings home each month (after taxes), and we’re already in some financial trouble
So I’m taking over grocery shopping because I’m more frugal
We’re hoping to get it down to 600 a month ideally, but I doubt just grabbing cheaper brands will do that on its own
Also any tips on how to convince a very stubborn person that he doesn’t need that specific brand?
I saw a Budgetingtalk post where someone mentioned that ordering pickup groceries was saving them money because they knew the total cost upfront and avoided impulse buys. Many people, myself included, agree with this!
Label your meat with the purchase date using bright painter’s tape in large font. Freeze it if it’s not cooked within 3 days.
Learn the “good” prices for groceries and focus on sale items in flyers. Stock up on bulk when there’s a great deal.
When I was on a tight budget, I ate a lot of rice, pasta, instant ramen, chicken leg quarters ($1.50/lb), ground pork ($3/lb), frozen swai ($2-3/lb), and veggies under $1.50/lb (carrots, onions, potatoes, cabbage, etc.). Eating out was limited to McDonald’s, Domino’s deals, Costco, and IKEA food courts. Once a month, my friends and I would splurge at a local all-you-can-eat buffet.
Costco recently changed their rules & you do need a membership card to eat in the food court. I go to one that has an outside food court. You order at a terminal and have to scan your card before ordering.