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puttinonthefoil t1_jab8avp wrote

You need to start paying attention to the weekly grocery ad and planning your meals for the week based on what’s on sale. When a favorite protein is on sale, buy extra and put some in the freezer.

I think my average for 2 is less than half yours. Primarily Aldi, with Safeway/TJs for the occasional other item.

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questionsbecause OP t1_jab8j2v wrote

Lidl is opening near us soon, that will help.

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puttinonthefoil t1_jab92ra wrote

Definitely. But the meal planning based on sale items is the heart of it, honestly.

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etrain828 t1_jacsv10 wrote

OP idk how everyone else is so low but we also spend about 800/mo on food for two people. Shopping primarily at Safeway, WF only for specific items. Between breakfast lunch and dinner 7 days a week we are struggling to keep costs down. Maybe we need to hike to Aldi too!

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romanceordelusion t1_jadav19 wrote

Safeway (at least by DuPont) is soooooo expensive. Like even worse than Whole Foods I think. I went for a box of Frosted Flakes - it was like 7.50! Compared to like 4 at Walmart or 5 for a cereal at Whole Foods

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questionsbecause OP t1_jad1tgt wrote

I was starting to feel crazy lol. Guessing you also buy meat/fish frequently?

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etrain828 t1_jadhxxg wrote

I feel like between fresh fruit, veggies, and eggs (eggs are killer)… fish, yes. Killer!

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questionsbecause OP t1_jadjiou wrote

Good fish is 10.99/lb on deal. Great fish is closer to $20/lb which I refuse to spend.

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ClusterFugazi t1_jacymhu wrote

Where is the location?

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questionsbecause OP t1_jad1p8l wrote

near the Target on 14th - Columbus Heights

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badatheadlines t1_jad7t8n wrote

Are you saying the new Aldi is opening here? Or is this where you live?

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questionsbecause OP t1_jada32b wrote

sorry, it’s actually a new Lidl that will open in that location

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badatheadlines t1_jadj086 wrote

That's cool too. Any idea when it's opening? I couldn't find any details online.

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questionsbecause OP t1_jadj5mi wrote

It was supposed to be open end of 2022 but taking longer. Q3 is my guess.

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RaydelRay t1_jacesam wrote

There is an app called Flipp that carries promotions.

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SnooHedgehogs6553 t1_jadz7qo wrote

And all the ads for your local stores.

Helps me typically always find boneless chicken breasts for $2 a pound.

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