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My grocery bill went from $800 to $500 a month after one simple change
For years, I just went to the store and bought whatever we needed that week, no real plan. Our family of four in Charlotte was spending about $800 a month on food. Six months ago, I started planning every single meal on Sunday and making a strict list. I also switched to buying most of our meat and pantry items in bulk at a local warehouse store once a month. Now I'm averaging $500, and we have way less food waste. Has anyone else found that bulk buying for certain items, but not others, is the key to saving?
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fionafoster1mo ago
Actually, I'd say the strict weekly plan is the real hero, not just bulk buying. Bulk stuff can still go to waste if you don't have a plan for it. The list forces you to only buy what you'll actually use that month.
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wilson.olivia1mo ago
Totally get that. Bulk buying is a game changer for the stuff that doesn't go bad. But I still grab fresh produce weekly.
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