I shop almost exclusively with PC Express (use my PC Insiders code for a discount for signing up: AE1629). This is the easiest way for me to compare unit pricing as I shop, take time to consider what I actually need and virtually remove impulse buys. It also allows me to easily stick to a budget because I can see in front of my eyes a running total and adjust my meal planning/grocery list if I find we are going over my planned spending. It also allows us to add to the grocery order throughout the week as we remember items we need, and checkout at a time I'm already out for something else. It fits in beautifully around our life, and saves me over an hour a week that I used to spend walking the aisles of the grocery store.
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Chili ready to go in the slow cooker |
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Black bean, pumpkin and cranberry muffins! |
Another way we save on food is by rarely purchasing pre-made cookies, muffins, and baked goods.
It is generally a fraction of the cost to make these at home, they taste better, are better for you and I can bulk up veggies by adding carrots, zucchini, black beans, sweet potato and so on. They freeze well and are highly customize-able which is great when my kids go through various phases - I love chocolate chip muffins, I only eat blueberry muffins, I don't want anything in my muffins!
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