Food Tips & Info > Grocery ShoppingApril 06, 2011
Pin It

Plan Your Menus

I have a friend who budgets wisely every month. She has raised 2 children and gone back to school herself with what she saved. She owns her own home and about 4 acres of land.

When she buys food she marks the top of the can with the date of purchase. She uses the oldest items first. Economically speaking, she saves a lot with coupons as well. She plans out her menu for the month and has supplies that were purchased to feed them for a month.

I think this kind of frugality makes great sense. It gives a leeway to be able to add to your savings or save for a trip or any other things you want to do. She is not wealthy by any means but she does have a hefty savings account.

Source: My friend Tammy

By Gem from VA

Feedback

No feedback yet. Click here to post feedback.

Related

Archived Discussions

Below you can read previous posts and comments about this topic. The discussions on this page has been archived 1 time. Select a discussion and read the feedback here.

(Archived Apr 06, 2011)Plan Your Menus

Tip: Plan Your Menus

Don't "crisis cook." Shopping after work for the day's dinner gets expensive. Plan a weekly menu before shopping and watch your grocery bill shrink.

By Chell

Feedback:

RE: Plan Your Menus

I agree so much. Right now I am only shopping for my husband and me. I plan out a dinner menu and grocery shop every two weeks. I make a grocery list accordingly and it keeps me on track when shopping. I spend about $280 a month on groceries give or take. This includes dinner items, snacks, lunch, etc. The dinner menu keeps me organized as well. I need all the help I can get there. I type or write it out and post it on the fridge and mark off each meal as we make it. (04/25/2005)

By Chelebugg

Post Feedback

Your thoughts are welcomed and appreciated. Be the first to post feedback!

Feedback:

Image Upload:

Add an image to your post! Click the "Browse" button above and select an image from your hard drive. Please only select gifs or jpegs. If you have any problems, please contact us.

  

facebook like arrowLike ThriftyFun on Facebook

Browse Topics

Over 80,000 tips, recipes, questions & crafts.

Ask a Question

Submit a question to the TF community.

Subscribe to ThriftyFun Newsletters!

Email: