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Have you noticed the difference on your grocery receipt?
According to Bureau of Labor Statistics, grocery prices grew 2.6% from March to April 2020 and 4.1% since April 2019! Have you noticed the different on your grocery receipt? Are you & your family doing anything to offset the increased costs?
Sandra TrolingerContracts Administrator in Texas
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08/11/20 at 4:02AM UTC
I meal plan around the sales and if chicken is on sale then I am making sheet pan dinners with veggies or maybe a chicken pasta dish. I buy ground beef when it is on sale and freeze it so I am never paying full price. I grocery shop once a week and I use Ibotta app to make cash back and I try to spend cash so I do NOT go over my grocery budget.
Lindsey JoeHealthy Eating & Employee Wellness Expert
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08/12/20 at 12:15PM UTC
Sandra, we basically have the SAME approach (minus the cash)! I might experiment with that just to see what happens :)
Sandra TrolingerContracts Administrator in Texas
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08/13/20 at 12:42AM UTC
It makes you TRULY rethink just tossing items in your basket! Try it and you will think differently about your grocery bill overall.
obe
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06/17/20 at 9:24PM UTC
Another WFH brainy idea!
Heather Macone
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06/17/20 at 4:25PM UTC
Same here Obe! Many times making a few stops for the best deal/freshest options is key. I have zero problem with comparison shopping!
obe
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06/17/20 at 3:41PM UTC
Prices have indeed increased with certain commodities such as beef, chicken, pasta, fresh fruits and vegetables. On the flip side certain staples have been reduced- coffee, beans, fish and eggs in my grocery store at least. My go-to at this time is to scour the website and make comparisons with what I need and what’s on sale so it doesn’t drain my almost empty wallet. Back to the olden days when I would tell my kids it’s not on sale, put it back. We’ll get it another time.
Lindsey JoeHealthy Eating & Employee Wellness Expert
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06/17/20 at 3:49PM UTC
I am with you, Obe! I also start my meal planning/grocery list with the weekly ad to try and save on sale items.
Heather Macone
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06/17/20 at 3:02PM UTC
I have been focusing on my health during this "stay at home" period, and naturally my bill has gone up. However, the produce I am finding is so fresh. I have also been watching tutorials on how to properly store fresh produce and how to stretch its freshness. Food for thought :)
Lindsey JoeHealthy Eating & Employee Wellness Expert
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06/17/20 at 3:47PM UTC
I LOVE this reminder, Heather! I actually just just created this FOOD WASTE WORKSHEET for the same reason -- to ensure what I am buying is being used and not wasted $$ down the drain. You can check it out here: https://www.themealplanningmethod.com/blog/free-printable-food-waste-worksheet
Soyoung ChoiSeasoned career woman with CS, IT and Stat
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06/17/20 at 2:56PM UTC
I have noticed that many of staple items are little as $1 more to $2-$3 more. Things are getting expensive. Strawberries and fresh produces are going up.
Lindsey JoeHealthy Eating & Employee Wellness Expert
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06/17/20 at 3:51PM UTC
Wow, Soyoung! Do you find you pay the extra $$, forget the item, OR substitute it with something else?
Denise DownsPositive Psychologist
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06/17/20 at 2:48PM UTC
About 3 weeks ago I saw 1.5 dozen eggs going for $12.00. CRAZY
Lindsey JoeHealthy Eating & Employee Wellness Expert
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06/17/20 at 3:45PM UTC
OMG, Denise!! Hard pass, right? haha
Kristine S
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06/17/20 at 1:56PM UTC
During the quarantine, my grocery habits changed to one trip per week. Trying to keep that habit in place – fewer trips = less spending.
Lindsey JoeHealthy Eating & Employee Wellness Expert
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06/17/20 at 2:20PM UTC
Such a good point and practice, Kristine!
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