Re: OK People....How do you spend less than $100 a week on groceries

how much is a half a cow? I was always interested in getting a small lamb and break it down but if a half of cow and split it with my parents and its cost affective i will do this.

I wanted to raise chickens but we have ordnance against that. Plus dh doesn't think i could kill it.

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1 PACKAGE of chicken cutlets or 1 ACTUAL chicken cutlet?-lol!!
I can't imagine splitting a cutlet with anyone-lol.


my husbad would starve to death!

The other night I bought 4 skirt steaks. I bought so much figuring he would have it for lunch the next day. I ate 1/4 of one, he ate the rest, there was nothing left over.


I know!!!!
When we make chicken cutlets breaded, there is NOTHING left as my kids devour them-lol!!
My dh is an eater too and he would look at me like I had 2 heads if I told him we would be splitting the one chicken cutlet-lol!!

I am remember many years ago and they had some type of 2/$3 deal at Burger King and I said we could get that. He said, well what are you going to eat?---

Re: OK People....How do you spend less than $100 a week on groceries

We always spend more than 100/week on groceries.

We usually do a few different trips - Whole Foods, Trader Joes, Farmers Market, Fairway.

I am willing to spend a bit more on food though -I am very into nutrition and healthy eating, so its important to me. We adjust our budgets elsewhere.

Re: OK People....How do you spend less than $100 a week on groceries

I am about to go do my food shopping for this week...I'll let you know how I do

Re: OK People....How do you spend less than $100 a week on groceries

I spend about $100 for 2 people, and that's with lots of meals out, so I definitely have nothing helpful to add on that front.

However, I would like to direct people to this thread that I posted recently, which I think might be relevant to some.

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Re: OK People....How do you spend less than $100 a week on groceries

For those who can do it for under $100 a week, are you eating fish or a protein every night for dinner? I find that I eat fish 2-3 times a week and there's just no way to do it for less than that.

My cheapest meal is turkey meatballs, sauce and pasta. To me that's a cheap go to when I have nothing left or don't really want to cook. I may throw in a bag of steamfresh broccoli.

Tonight was burgers. Whole wheat rolls, 90% lean grass fed sirloin, tomatoes, onions, peppers, pickles and potatoes. That meal cost $20 without condiments and bevs.

Re: OK People....How do you spend less than $100 a week on groceries

As I already stated, I spend far less than $100 per week.

To respond to those who think that mean all I eat is junk and processed foods or foods filled with hormones:

1. I buy organic foods. I do not have to buy a lot of meat though as I am a vegetarian

2. I do not eat processed foods or mostly do not eat them. I do like pretzels

3. we are only a family of 2

It is possible and you shouldn't be so quick to judge or think that people are "filling" thier kids with hormones. You should also be senstive to those who may want to buy all organic and can not afford to. I can't understand how an innocent question could turn into this mud throwing competetion.

Re: OK People....How do you spend less than $100 a week on groceries

Re: OK People....How do you spend less than $100 a week on groceries

Re: OK People....How do you spend less than $100 a week on groceries

Re: OK People....How do you spend less than $100 a week on groceries

I spend less than $100 for 2 a week

I buy meat at the grocery store on the days when I see the $2.00 OFF stickers and freeze them. That is what I use first.
I plan my meals.
I stock up on 3-4 of an item when there is a big sale.
I use from my pantry first.
I buy fresh fruit / veggies, eggs, milk weekly.
I make enough for leftovers fro lunches.

My DH is not a picky eater so I try new recipes and repeat others.

This week I spent $30 on food.
Milk
pork chops (to freeze) for $2 off
sausages (to freeze) for $2 off
1lb chop meat
salad supplies
celery
carrots
2 sour creams -B1G1
bananas
apples
cherries
rolls
italian bread
eggs
1 container of ice cream - coupon

Sunday - Sausage / peper couscous combo used meat from freezer and veggies on hand
Monday - I had leftovers
DH worked late and made an omlette when he came home
Tonight - Raviolis (from freezer) with homemade sauce from freezer
Wednesday - eating out
Thursday - Tacos with chop meat purchased and shells from pantry
Friday - burgers and dogs from leftover chopmeat and dogs from last weeks shopping trip

The most I spend weekly grocery shopping is $85.

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Re: OK People....How do you spend less than $100 a week on groceries

I find for me the biggest key is not using recipes with lots of ingredients. If you keep the meals simple you simply don't need to buy as much. If I do need a specialty ingredient I try to use it in other stuff too so it doesn't go to waste. It is hard though.

Re: OK People....How do you spend less than $100 a week on groceries

Re: OK People....How do you spend less than $100 a week on groceries

1 PACKAGE of chicken cutlets or 1 ACTUAL chicken cutlet?-lol!!
I can't imagine splitting a cutlet with anyone-lol.


my husbad would starve to death!

The other night I bought 4 skirt steaks. I bought so much figuring he would have it for lunch the next day. I ate 1/4 of one, he ate the rest, there was nothing left over.


1 actual chicken cutlet -- some of them are so big! I butterfly it and we each eat half (so it's like it's pounded thin). Then we'll have a vegetable and likely either half a sweet potato/baked potato, some rice/pasta or something similar. DH is really active, but this is enough for us. I guess maybe we eat more vegetable to make up for it.


Wow. Yeah, we eat a lot more than that-lol!! I usually eat 2 cutlets myself and I am on the thin side-lol!!

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Re: OK People....How do you spend less than $100 a week on groceries

Some people just aren't big eaters. Some people can eat like a horse. That obviously makes a dramatic difference in one families grocery bill vs. another families.

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Re: OK People....How do you spend less than $100 a week on groceries

Re: OK People....How do you spend less than $100 a week on groceries

Re: OK People....How do you spend less than $100 a week on groceries

Yeah, I spend $200 + a week for a family of 4. That includes mostly organic food, very little processed foods, and 3 of us have breakfast lunch and dinner. Does not include paper goods or diapers.

The thing is I really enjoy cooking and I make a lot of elaborate meals, so I think that makes a big difference. I was always curious as to how people did it and after this thread I see it's really a difference in amount and complexity of meals. It would never work for me but I guess when you are on a budget you make it work.

Re: OK People....How do you spend less than $100 a week on groceries

Honestly, I go food shopping maybe once a month and I spend about $200 at that visit. Dont know how, I just do. We work alot so we're not home snacking. We pack lunch with a fruit and eat dinner at home.

Re: OK People....How do you spend less than $100 a week on groceries

I just came back from the supermarket and I spent $113, but it is for at least 2 weeks worth of meals, as I do menu planning two weeks at a time (so that works out to $56.50 a week). I bought grocery, refrigerated, frozen, produce, health and beauty, trash bags, and meat. I didn't buy all organic but I also didn't buy junk food or prepackaged meals. This also stuff to make for lunches for me and DH. If anyone is interested in a list of what I bought, let me know.

I know the big difference is the organic stuff, it can get pretty pricey. While I am not buying organic, I feel better that at least my food is not pre packaged and my meals are made by me at home. I also am making my own dog treats at home (yummy all natural peanut butter ones) and goldfish crackers for snacking.

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