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BacktotheFutureTmw t1_j60zwu1 wrote

As a married couple, we go every other week and pay between $60-$100 each time. The trick is to buy things on sale and then take the time to eat what you have before you buy more of it. As for personal cleansing items and paper products, we get them at CVS for free by rolling coupons and extra care bucks.

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beowulf92 t1_j61idvr wrote

This is how we do it! Eggs are obviously way more expensive now, but we never used more than a dozen in a week so it's not breaking the bank now, and the only other thing I buy regularly that is super noticeably more expensive than it used to be is oat milk. I think focusing on sale items and buying in bulk at Costco really has helped keep us in that same range.

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OkBid1535 t1_j62o3k0 wrote

Eggs are cheaper at target and Walmart than the grocery store. Target has 18 eggs for $4 and ShopRite has the same eggs for $9.50

Also online shopping is how I budget my grocery trips and it’s been a blessing. Meat and produce items, rice and pasta, and bread. I do online through ShopRite. Any hygiene products or paper I do target curbside. They have constant deals where you get gift cards just for online shopping through target. I needed soap, buy 3 cleaning products get a $10 gift card. K don’t ask me twice!

Good luck everyone. It’s rough out there right now

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beowulf92 t1_j638iqu wrote

Oh shit, didn't know that about target eggs! I gotta check mine out this weekend. We usually get our cleaning supplies from Costco and they last forever for just the 2 of us so I never really did number crunching on those prices and don't take advantage of all the Target deals I see pop up like that. Gonna have to start paying more attention to those too lol

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OkBid1535 t1_j63f19w wrote

I’ve got three kids so if I’m getting a gift card for buying, done haha. Like with old navy. We get clothes from there because a) they last and b) the sales make it worth it and then you get the old navy cash to use later. Basically the next season you need clothes is when the cash kicks in. Which helps you budget personally

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SD-777 t1_j65fc1c wrote

Do you have a link to the eggs? Showing up as $6.89 for me (18 count), which still isn't bad at all.

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OkBid1535 t1_j65ht4e wrote

Maybe it’s based on location? Mines set for Tom’s river and that’s the price

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outcome--independent t1_j61jrxf wrote

Do you get much in the way of fresh produce?

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BacktotheFutureTmw t1_j61kozm wrote

Yes, we do buy fresh produce - but only when it's on sale. There are sales each week and they are cyclical. We also buy frozen steamed veggies which still have nutrients in them. If you notice the cycle of sales, you can stock up on certain staples that do not go bad like pasta and canned goods. For example, ShopRite's can can sale is going on so now is the time to get canned beans, veggies, and soups especially since they do not go bad for a long time.

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Linenoise77 t1_j61zci9 wrote

Yup, I load up on my soup for the year at the can-can sale. I'll usually have it for lunch once or twice a week. Full price its like 4 bucks a can, when it does go on sale outside of the can can, its still around 3 bucks.

Its about a buck during the can can sale.

Same thing for stuff like tomatoes, beans, etc. I'll buy a few cases of stuff, stack it in the basement, and get through the year with it.

Also handy to have around if you have a bad storm or whatever.

Also if you have the space, get a chest freezer. When stuff like french fries or whatever go on sale, we load up on them. They will last a long time if stored right.

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SnooWords4839 t1_j62cs90 wrote

We also use the cancan for soup, I cook beef and chicken to add to the soup for more protein.

We also get tons of the can can stuff for food pantries. I can donate 2 to 3 times as much with those sales.

We got a small chest freezer beginning of Covid and keep it stocked on sale meats. Great investment.

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outcome--independent t1_j61v9rl wrote

Thank you for this tip! (You mentioned canned veggies retaining nutrients - what about frozen fruits?)

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CaterpillarJungleGym t1_j64r4ze wrote

Anything frozen will have the same or even more nutrients than fresh. That's because they're usually picked at peak ripeness.

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BacktotheFutureTmw t1_j656zja wrote

I believe so, but you would have to read up a little on that. We don't really buy frozen fruits so not entirely sure.

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beowulf92 t1_j61l1c5 wrote

Yeap! Same as the other commenter. Watch for sales and buy frozen or canned vegetables to fill gaps when needed. Mostly kale, spinach, broccoli, peppers, bananas, apples, oranges etc. Whatever type of apple is on sale at the time. Buy all store brand stuff for the most part too. The farmers market on 46 in Totowa is also great for cheap produce.

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