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WHAT ARE U DOING TO SAVE ON YOUR FOOD BILL. i JOINED MPBTODAY AT BIGEDSHULT1 YOU CAN TOTALLY ELIMINATE YOUR GROCERY BILL AND MAKE CASH AT THE SAME TIME.
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I am a member of MPB Today, as well.
This is not for the average Joe because you have to make an investment upfront.
I am doing whatever I can to lower the cost of groceries:
I am looking for coupons I can use for my weekly shopping.
I buy more generic brands.
I watch for store sales.
Every little bit counts in today's economy.
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Price of food is rediculous..just wait till the dollar losses its value....MAYHEM!!
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OMG i cant believe how much they go up everytime i get groceries i nearly faint especially coffee.
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i have a big family, and my food bill is insane, but i dont really have a choice
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I look for deals and coupons wherever I go, and I use a lot more generic brands. I'm not exactly an expert at the whole couponing thing, but you can definitely save some cash if you use them and keep an eye out for deals.
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The price of food these days is completely insane. Then again, the price of anything these days is insane. It's such a shame how bad of a turn the economy has taken. Prices not only continue to rise, but then portions get smaller & smaller.
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With the rising prices coupons still help a lot but but it doesn't quite help enough because there are fewer of them.
I haven't done it yet but I heard or read it somewhere that if you call or contact companies whoose products you purchase they may send you free coupons or tell you where to find more coupons.
It's times like these that I also wish I was more of a gardener and had more room for a garden because it's probably cheaper and healthier in the long run for you to grow your the food you really like . For me that would be lettuce and cherry tomatoes :wave:
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I compare my store sales with my coupons and try to buy accordingly. It saves me a lot.
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they say wal-mart & sams club is the bets place to shop but they are just as much money there wal-mart said they will match any price from any store did you see that add on tv about that
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Don't just assume because you are shopping at Wal-mart you are getting a good price.
Be sure to take note of prices and compare. I have found some things are much cheaper at my local dollar store than at Wal-mart.
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hello im from hawaii and here the food price is really high and it keeps going up
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$1.59 for a can of Campbell's soup... eegads, I remember when these were a quarter.
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You have to really plan out your trip and use the flyers for sales. Buy produce when it's on sale, that saves a lot, one week to another the price could go from $.99 to 3.99 a pound. Canned foods last a long time so you should buy them when they have a sale as well. Frozen fruit and veggies is a good option and sometimes better than fresh. Use coupons anytime you can and try to make a list and stick to it so you don't spend money on things you don't need. Sometimes buying into a wholesale club can save you some money in the long run and I always shop at big retailers like Walmart or Target for certain things because the pricing is always lower than the supermarkets
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What I have noticed is that we are getting a smaller portion for the same price. Dial soap has a curve under it where they have made less soap.
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I have noticed several thing are smaller, then they use to be. Your p;astic bottles have an indention that goes up inside wear you get less liquid.
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I use coupons anytime I can and always look for specials
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I'm trying to stock up when there are sales on canned foods. The dollar store is great for canned food, and many other things. I'm shopping there more and more. The paper products don't seem to be going up that much, but food goes up weekly, and sometimes daily. Buying enough food for a family of 4 can break the budget. Eating healthy can really be high if you buy organic which is what I try to do. Cooking at home helps a lot without buying a lot of processed foods.
I'm going to start purchasing my staples in bulk (rice, beans, flour, etc), and start vacuum packing them in smaller portion sizes. During harvest, I'll buy stuff like green beans by the crate, blanch them, and vacuum pack them for the freezer. Trying to lay up at least a year's worth of food. If I don't need it, then that will be okay, but if I do need it and don't have it.....will be worse. You can buy dried foods in bulk also. Every little bit helps.
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The price of food today is outrageous! It is outrageous because of the high cost of transportation. Look how much we are paying at the pump for a gallon of fuel. I use the local food bank: free food. Whatever I do not get at the local food bank, I buy at the local store.
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Mom's Best Frosted Wheat cereal I buy all the time, its super cheap to begin with plus its on sale right now at Ralphs for $3.00 for 2 boxes (thats $1.50 per box) ;)
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I try to buy the sale items and plan my meals accordingly for the week. I also stock up when I find a good deal on canned items or frozen vegetables. I buy the rotisserie chickens at sam's and for $4.99 I have at least two meals. I made homemade chicken noodle soup with homemade noodles on Wednesday and yesterday I had a pasta casserole with the remaining chicken. I use coupons when I can but it seems I never find any for what I really need.
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It is definitely a challenge to keep the food budget in line. I watch sales and use coupons. I try to stock up when anything is a good deal. After the last good deal on toilet paper, I have enough for about 4 months. My kids think I'm nuts. Not their money though. ;D
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I do try to use coupons or buy big amounts when things are on sale.
:o have you seen the meat dept. Last time I was at the store I couldn't find a $5-8 package like I used to buy before, now $12 and up ::) maybe someone up there wants us to become vegetarians to better our health.