Comments on: The Two-Week Grocery Experiment: Introduction http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/06/the-two-week-gr.html Helping You Be a Better Home Economist Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:52:58 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.2 By: Christina http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/06/the-two-week-gr.html/comment-page-1#comment-289305 Christina Fri, 06 Jun 2008 21:31:00 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/06/the-two-week-gr.html#comment-289305 I'm amazed you haven't tried this before b/c it really can save you time and money (on gas and food) providing you have the freezer and pantry space. Meat is much cheaper when you buy a larger quantity. Many stores show the price and the price/unit so you can quickly see if you're getting a better deal buying a larger amount. Even simple things like a bag of dried beans can last 3 or 4 recipes for much less than the cost of 1 can(and healthier too). Just be careful with the freshness dates so things don't go bad before you get to use them. I’m amazed you haven’t tried this before b/c it really can save you time and money (on gas and food) providing you have the freezer and pantry space. Meat is much cheaper when you buy a larger quantity. Many stores show the price and the price/unit so you can quickly see if you’re getting a better deal buying a larger amount. Even simple things like a bag of dried beans can last 3 or 4 recipes for much less than the cost of 1 can(and healthier too). Just be careful with the freshness dates so things don’t go bad before you get to use them.

]]> By: Calee http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/06/the-two-week-gr.html/comment-page-1#comment-289304 Calee Fri, 06 Jun 2008 21:06:24 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/06/the-two-week-gr.html#comment-289304 Reading your blog has been such an eye opener for me. I did my first CVS run this week and am starting to consciously try and spend less on groceries. That said, I have a long way to go-- I was spending about $120 per week at Trader Joes (for me, DH and my 1 year old) and another $100 per month at Target on diapers etc. There's no way I could shop every two weeks just because I'm always looking for an excuse to get out of the house and we live very close to all the stores. Now that I'm working on this, I spend about $25 per week at the local Persian market on fresh produce, fish, milk and pita. Then I figure Costco gets about $100 per month for meat, pantry snacks and other stuff. I'll still need to hit TJs every 2-3 weeks for things I can't get at the Persian market (like Soy corndogs and anything pork) but you've really motivated me to spend less! Sorry- here's my tip for making produce last longer-- I bought some of those as seen on tv produce bags after my parents said they worked. Before I was wasting a lot, now I have half a honey dew sitting in a bag from 3 weeks ago and its still good. They're 10 bucks but oh so worth it if you want to shop less frequently or cut down on spoilage! Reading your blog has been such an eye opener for me. I did my first CVS run this week and am starting to consciously try and spend less on groceries. That said, I have a long way to go– I was spending about $120 per week at Trader Joes (for me, DH and my 1 year old) and another $100 per month at Target on diapers etc.

There’s no way I could shop every two weeks just because I’m always looking for an excuse to get out of the house and we live very close to all the stores. Now that I’m working on this, I spend about $25 per week at the local Persian market on fresh produce, fish, milk and pita. Then I figure Costco gets about $100 per month for meat, pantry snacks and other stuff. I’ll still need to hit TJs every 2-3 weeks for things I can’t get at the Persian market (like Soy corndogs and anything pork) but you’ve really motivated me to spend less!

Sorry- here’s my tip for making produce last longer– I bought some of those as seen on tv produce bags after my parents said they worked. Before I was wasting a lot, now I have half a honey dew sitting in a bag from 3 weeks ago and its still good.

They’re 10 bucks but oh so worth it if you want to shop less frequently or cut down on spoilage!

]]> By: Michelle http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/06/the-two-week-gr.html/comment-page-1#comment-289303 Michelle Wed, 04 Jun 2008 21:30:21 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/06/the-two-week-gr.html#comment-289303 <p>I take out cash for my monthly grocery budget once a month. However, I do shopping trips every two weeks and plan my menus two weeks at a time. My Kroger always has very fresh milk, so I can always get enough milk to last two weeks before it goes bad. As for produce, I try to strategically plan recipes that call for fresh produce during the first week and use frozen veggies during the second week. Lots of fruits will keep well for two weeks (apples, grapes, citrus). So during the first week we eat the berries, bananas, canteloupe, etc. that spoils quickly. We save the apples, etc. for the second week. This is just a general strategy, so that's not to say that we never eat apples during week one! Also I use spinach for my salad greens rather than lettuce because I've found that it stays fresher longer and it has so many nutrients! And if it starts to look wilted, you don't have to throw it out like lettuce. Instead microwave it for a couple of minutes and pop it in the freezer to use the next time you need frozen spinach for a recipe!</p> <p>In my pre-frugal grocery days, I calculated one time that I spent an average of $50 for every 30 minutes I spent inside the grocery store even when I took a shopping list with me every time!</p> I take out cash for my monthly grocery budget once a month. However, I do shopping trips every two weeks and plan my menus two weeks at a time. My Kroger always has very fresh milk, so I can always get enough milk to last two weeks before it goes bad. As for produce, I try to strategically plan recipes that call for fresh produce during the first week and use frozen veggies during the second week. Lots of fruits will keep well for two weeks (apples, grapes, citrus). So during the first week we eat the berries, bananas, canteloupe, etc. that spoils quickly. We save the apples, etc. for the second week. This is just a general strategy, so that's not to say that we never eat apples during week one! Also I use spinach for my salad greens rather than lettuce because I've found that it stays fresher longer and it has so many nutrients! And if it starts to look wilted, you don't have to throw it out like lettuce. Instead microwave it for a couple of minutes and pop it in the freezer to use the next time you need frozen spinach for a recipe!

In my pre-frugal grocery days, I calculated one time that I spent an average of $50 for every 30 minutes I spent inside the grocery store even when I took a shopping list with me every time!

]]> By: Mavis http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/06/the-two-week-gr.html/comment-page-1#comment-289302 Mavis Wed, 04 Jun 2008 19:35:48 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/06/the-two-week-gr.html#comment-289302 I've been a wife and mom for over 19 years and I've shopped so many different ways it's unbelieveable. I currently shop once a month for the "big trip" and then stop in once a week or or once every two weeks to pick up fresh veggies and fruit or the sale items that I shouldn't pass up. This is not an every week thing because sometimes we'll eat our canned fruits or veggies. Our menu is pretty simple most of the time and I don't usually plan that around what's on sale...I plan it from what's in my pantry and freezer. I keep an eye on what's on sale and if it's worth the stop I'll pick up those things usually on my way back home from church on Sundays. One thing about milk....we have found that our family has gotten used to powdered milk. The trick is in the mixing, check out my blog to learn more. Whole milk from the store is still tops but we don't buy much of it because we drink more water. We are also trying to cut out high-fructose corn syrup and hydrogenated oils because they simply aren't healthy for us. This cuts out a lot of the pre-packaged foods that a lot of companies are trying to sell us for crazy high prices. We cook almost everything from scratch which doesn't take that much time. Sorry the post is so long. :) I’ve been a wife and mom for over 19 years and I’ve shopped so many different ways it’s unbelieveable. I currently shop once a month for the “big trip” and then stop in once a week or or once every two weeks to pick up fresh veggies and fruit or the sale items that I shouldn’t pass up. This is not an every week thing because sometimes we’ll eat our canned fruits or veggies.

Our menu is pretty simple most of the time and I don’t usually plan that around what’s on sale…I plan it from what’s in my pantry and freezer.

I keep an eye on what’s on sale and if it’s worth the stop I’ll pick up those things usually on my way back home from church on Sundays.

One thing about milk….we have found that our family has gotten used to powdered milk. The trick is in the mixing, check out my blog to learn more. Whole milk from the store is still tops but we don’t buy much of it because we drink more water.

We are also trying to cut out high-fructose corn syrup and hydrogenated oils because they simply aren’t healthy for us. This cuts out a lot of the pre-packaged foods that a lot of companies are trying to sell us for crazy high prices. We cook almost everything from scratch which doesn’t take that much time.

Sorry the post is so long. :)

]]> By: Kelly http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/06/the-two-week-gr.html/comment-page-1#comment-289301 Kelly Wed, 04 Jun 2008 15:50:51 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/06/the-two-week-gr.html#comment-289301 I have a .99 cent store around the corner from my home that I check weekly for produce, milk , eggs, and lunchmeat . What they have changes week to week and I typically spend $23.00 to $30.00 . I will stockpile Sarah Lee bread when they have it. On my last trip for example I spent $28.00 and purchased 30 fresh fruit and vegetables,1 jar Hienz pickle relish, 1 jar dijon mustard, 6 Yoplait yogurts,1 quart 2% milk ( I dilute this with water when it gets a third down ), 1 dozen AA eggs, 4 6 pk. pillsbury crescent rolls, two pie shells, 1 old london melba toast. Everything but the milk will last for two weeks and make a lot of really healthy meals. I am feeding three adults .I buy meat when I need it on sale or clearance at the grocery store and stockpile. Right now I have a lot of chicken and sausage, but am running low on ground meat , pork , and beef. So I will check the ads for those items and when I am out will stop and pick some up.If I go to the regular grocery and shop the sales every week I end up with too much food on hand and I spend more. I have cut my grocery bill by a third shopping this way , and yes I also coupon. I have a .99 cent store around the corner from my home that I check weekly for produce, milk , eggs, and lunchmeat . What they have changes week to week and I typically spend $23.00 to $30.00 . I will stockpile Sarah Lee bread when they have it. On my last trip for example I spent $28.00 and purchased 30 fresh fruit and vegetables,1 jar Hienz pickle relish, 1 jar dijon mustard, 6 Yoplait yogurts,1 quart 2% milk ( I dilute this with water when it gets a third down ), 1 dozen AA eggs, 4 6 pk. pillsbury crescent rolls, two pie shells, 1 old london melba toast. Everything but the milk will last for two weeks and make a lot of really healthy meals. I am feeding three adults .I buy meat when I need it on sale or clearance at the grocery store and stockpile. Right now I have a lot of chicken and sausage, but am running low on ground meat , pork , and beef. So I will check the ads for those items and when I am out will stop and pick some up.If I go to the regular grocery and shop the sales every week I end up with too much food on hand and I spend more. I have cut my grocery bill by a third shopping this way , and yes I also coupon.

]]> By: Michelle O http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/06/the-two-week-gr.html/comment-page-1#comment-289300 Michelle O Wed, 04 Jun 2008 10:00:22 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/06/the-two-week-gr.html#comment-289300 Hi, Crystal, I live in Wichita, Ks and frequently shop at Dillons, which is owned by Kroger. Do you know of any blogs or sites that give deals from Kroger each week? Thanks for all of the deals from other stores! Hi, Crystal,

I live in Wichita, Ks and frequently shop at Dillons, which is owned by Kroger. Do you know of any blogs or sites that give deals from Kroger each week? Thanks for all of the deals from other stores!

]]> By: Anne-Marie http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/06/the-two-week-gr.html/comment-page-1#comment-289299 Anne-Marie Wed, 04 Jun 2008 09:53:47 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/06/the-two-week-gr.html#comment-289299 I've always done a "big" shopping trip on a weekly basis. It's my break from household routine, and I enjoy it! As the kids get older, it can be a challenge, and it's never much fun to take all of them, but I can usually have the teenagers babysit the youngest ones, and the middle children are big helpers in the store (we have 8 children). My power shopping day used to be Saturday, but now it's on payday! Aside from all that, fridge space is limited, and we go through lots of milk and produce, so weekly trips are necessary. We fill in during the week on milk and other things if we run out. As gas prices rise, I'm thinking it would be wise to keep dry milk on hand rather than having to make an extra trip because of running out unexpectedly. DH fills in on certain bulk items at Costco on a weekly basis if there is a need. I’ve always done a “big” shopping trip on a weekly basis. It’s my break from household routine, and I enjoy it! As the kids get older, it can be a challenge, and it’s never much fun to take all of them, but I can usually have the teenagers babysit the youngest ones, and the middle children are big helpers in the store (we have 8 children). My power shopping day used to be Saturday, but now it’s on payday!

Aside from all that, fridge space is limited, and we go through lots of milk and produce, so weekly trips are necessary. We fill in during the week on milk and other things if we run out. As gas prices rise, I’m thinking it would be wise to keep dry milk on hand rather than having to make an extra trip because of running out unexpectedly. DH fills in on certain bulk items at Costco on a weekly basis if there is a need.

]]> By: Kara B http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/06/the-two-week-gr.html/comment-page-1#comment-289298 Kara B Tue, 03 Jun 2008 21:40:01 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/06/the-two-week-gr.html#comment-289298 My husband gets paid every two weeks - and I prefer not to make any more trips into the store than I have to (I almost always shop with my four children along) - so we usually shop every two weeks. When I take the time to organize and plan out our menus for the next two weeks (before I go to the store) then it works really well. I plan the meals that require more fresh produce at the beginning of the time period and use more frozen vegetables towards the end of the two weeks. I have four young children (homeschooling the two oldest) and whenever we go grocery shopping it takes most of a day (since we try to combine all our errands into one day - saves on gas and time). So I'm happy to go as infrequently as possible! Occasionally I'll stop at CVS (or another store if the deals are exceptional) on the week in between if the deals are really good and we are heading into town for some other reason (especially if I can leave the kids in the car with their dad!) - but we try to limit those extra trips into town as it is 20-25 minutes away. Also, I usually save a little of the food money to get essential things like milk later in the two week period if needed - we do have a tiny grocery store close to our house and also a gas station - however, they are usually much more expensive and so they are used for "emergency" situations only. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts on how the two week plan works for you! My husband gets paid every two weeks – and I prefer not to make any more trips into the store than I have to (I almost always shop with my four children along) – so we usually shop every two weeks. When I take the time to organize and plan out our menus for the next two weeks (before I go to the store) then it works really well. I plan the meals that require more fresh produce at the beginning of the time period and use more frozen vegetables towards the end of the two weeks. I have four young children (homeschooling the two oldest) and whenever we go grocery shopping it takes most of a day (since we try to combine all our errands into one day – saves on gas and time). So I’m happy to go as infrequently as possible! Occasionally I’ll stop at CVS (or another store if the deals are exceptional) on the week in between if the deals are really good and we are heading into town for some other reason (especially if I can leave the kids in the car with their dad!) – but we try to limit those extra trips into town as it is 20-25 minutes away. Also, I usually save a little of the food money to get essential things like milk later in the two week period if needed – we do have a tiny grocery store close to our house and also a gas station – however, they are usually much more expensive and so they are used for “emergency” situations only.

Looking forward to hearing your thoughts on how the two week plan works for you!

]]> By: Gretchen http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/06/the-two-week-gr.html/comment-page-1#comment-289297 Gretchen Tue, 03 Jun 2008 21:19:57 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/06/the-two-week-gr.html#comment-289297 Until I started couponing I was only going to the grocery every 2-4 weeks. I had organic produce and milk delivered to me by a local service. I am going to be doing this again soon. So I only went to the grocery every few weeks for staples. I am still trying to decide if couponing works for me or not, but I am not giving up yet. I also do a Master Meal List. Until I started couponing I was only going to the grocery every 2-4 weeks. I had organic produce and milk delivered to me by a local service. I am going to be doing this again soon. So I only went to the grocery every few weeks for staples. I am still trying to decide if couponing works for me or not, but I am not giving up yet. I also do a Master Meal List.

]]> By: Julie http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/06/the-two-week-gr.html/comment-page-1#comment-289296 Julie Tue, 03 Jun 2008 20:49:24 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/06/the-two-week-gr.html#comment-289296 I shop twice a month. I used to do once a month, but now that I am doing more couponing again and trying to work in deals I see on your site, I find that 2 time saves me more money than once a month shopping. I tried every week when I first started reading your blog but the extra time and sometimes even money were not worth it to me. I shop twice a month. I used to do once a month, but now that I am doing more couponing again and trying to work in deals I see on your site, I find that 2 time saves me more money than once a month shopping. I tried every week when I first started reading your blog but the extra time and sometimes even money were not worth it to me.

]]> By: Suze http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/06/the-two-week-gr.html/comment-page-1#comment-289295 Suze Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:55:38 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/06/the-two-week-gr.html#comment-289295 I do shop every week. I have tried to shop 2x a month and also tried to do a big stock up at the beginning of the month but, for some reason it didn't work for us. It seemed that the food just dissapeared. I have been trying to stock up over the past week or so and I have done a good job. I wanted to make sure that I have snack foods as my kids will be out of school and in daycare all day. I do shop every week. I have tried to shop 2x a month and also tried to do a big stock up at the beginning of the month but, for some reason it didn’t work for us. It seemed that the food just dissapeared.

I have been trying to stock up over the past week or so and I have done a good job. I wanted to make sure that I have snack foods as my kids will be out of school and in daycare all day.

]]> By: CC http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/06/the-two-week-gr.html/comment-page-1#comment-289294 CC Tue, 03 Jun 2008 14:19:52 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/06/the-two-week-gr.html#comment-289294 Every two weeks at grocery store. One time per month at Costco. Every two weeks at grocery store. One time per month at Costco.

]]> By: Brittany http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/06/the-two-week-gr.html/comment-page-1#comment-289293 Brittany Tue, 03 Jun 2008 14:07:16 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/06/the-two-week-gr.html#comment-289293 I shop every other week. Not only does it save me on time and gas, but it also seems to help me save money. When I switched from shopping weekly , I found that I was only spending about $10 more, but was getting food for two weeks instead of one. On the most recent trip I spent less than $60 for 2 weeks to feed a family of four. Stockpiling on non-perishables when they're a great deal really helps cut my cost as well. I shop every other week. Not only does it save me on time and gas, but it also seems to help me save money. When I switched from shopping weekly , I found that I was only spending about $10 more, but was getting food for two weeks instead of one. On the most recent trip I spent less than $60 for 2 weeks to feed a family of four. Stockpiling on non-perishables when they’re a great deal really helps cut my cost as well.

]]> By: lisa http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/06/the-two-week-gr.html/comment-page-1#comment-289292 lisa Tue, 03 Jun 2008 13:59:56 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/06/the-two-week-gr.html#comment-289292 I tried shopping every week for awhile, but found I was spending less when I wrote a two week menu plan and bought 2 weeks worth of groceries. It also takes only a little bit longer to plan and buy two weeks worth of groceries instead of taking the time to plan and buy one week at a time. i do usually have to make one more quick trip during the week when I am running errands to buy milk (we go through 6 gallons a week and my fridge can only hold 3 at a time)and I will also buy fresh fruit or veggies at this time. I tried shopping every week for awhile, but found I was spending less when I wrote a two week menu plan and bought 2 weeks worth of groceries. It also takes only a little bit longer to plan and buy two weeks worth of groceries instead of taking the time to plan and buy one week at a time. i do usually have to make one more quick trip during the week when I am running errands to buy milk (we go through 6 gallons a week and my fridge can only hold 3 at a time)and I will also buy fresh fruit or veggies at this time.

]]> By: Kristine http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/06/the-two-week-gr.html/comment-page-1#comment-289291 Kristine Tue, 03 Jun 2008 13:29:54 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/06/the-two-week-gr.html#comment-289291 I tried shopping every two weeks but have stopped. It was just too much to come up with a two week meal plan. Somehow two one-week plans seem more manageable. I ended up going out once a week anyway to get milk or produce, so it wasn't saving me a trip to the store. So we go grocery shopping early on Saturday morning, and my husband and son come with, so it's a little bit of time we all spend together. Even if it's spent trying to keep the boy from smooshing the hot dog buns and figuring out which mustard really is the best buy :) I tried shopping every two weeks but have stopped. It was just too much to come up with a two week meal plan. Somehow two one-week plans seem more manageable.

I ended up going out once a week anyway to get milk or produce, so it wasn’t saving me a trip to the store.

So we go grocery shopping early on Saturday morning, and my husband and son come with, so it’s a little bit of time we all spend together. Even if it’s spent trying to keep the boy from smooshing the hot dog buns and figuring out which mustard really is the best buy :)

]]> By: Lea Ann http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/06/the-two-week-gr.html/comment-page-1#comment-289290 Lea Ann Tue, 03 Jun 2008 13:26:34 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/06/the-two-week-gr.html#comment-289290 I shop Kroger every Monday morning with toddler right after Little Gym (because both are not close to my neighborhood). Old days, I spent $130 per week (no deals or coupons) at Tom Thumb for family of 4. Now spend between $35 and $65 per week at Kroger for $150-$200 worth of groceries. I only buy items that are on sale AND I have a coupon for. My house is stockpiled (after 3 months) to the point where I am doing a month abstinence from grocery buying altogether for all of June (except for my $10 of fresh fruit from Fiesta Grocery weekly). I hit CVS maybe once every other week. Walgreens once every other week. Only for "FREE" stuff in both cases. And I only visit Tom Thumb now for "FREE" stuff (my way of paying them back). I never go to the close WalMart because they do not accept internet coupons. I shop Kroger every Monday morning with toddler right after Little Gym (because both are not close to my neighborhood). Old days, I spent $130 per week (no deals or coupons) at Tom Thumb for family of 4. Now spend between $35 and $65 per week at Kroger for $150-$200 worth of groceries. I only buy items that are on sale AND I have a coupon for. My house is stockpiled (after 3 months) to the point where I am doing a month abstinence from grocery buying altogether for all of June (except for my $10 of fresh fruit from Fiesta Grocery weekly). I hit CVS maybe once every other week. Walgreens once every other week. Only for “FREE” stuff in both cases. And I only visit Tom Thumb now for “FREE” stuff (my way of paying them back). I never go to the close WalMart because they do not accept internet coupons.

]]> By: Kristy http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/06/the-two-week-gr.html/comment-page-1#comment-289289 Kristy Tue, 03 Jun 2008 12:46:10 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/06/the-two-week-gr.html#comment-289289 I shop once a month...yep, that is right, once a month. I make a list, make the hour trip to the nearest (descent) grocery store and stock up! The only think I pick up throughout the month is things like apples and lettuce for lunches. And those I pick up at the local store when I cash hubby's check! And my grocery budget is just now at $200...it was at $150 for years...we have 2 adults, 2 children and a baby on formula..... I shop once a month…yep, that is right, once a month. I make a list, make the hour trip to the nearest (descent) grocery store and stock up! The only think I pick up throughout the month is things like apples and lettuce for lunches. And those I pick up at the local store when I cash hubby’s check! And my grocery budget is just now at $200…it was at $150 for years…we have 2 adults, 2 children and a baby on formula…..

]]> By: Cireena http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/06/the-two-week-gr.html/comment-page-1#comment-289288 Cireena Tue, 03 Jun 2008 12:19:32 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/06/the-two-week-gr.html#comment-289288 For those who are having trouble with keeping produce more than 1 week, I have started using Debby Meyers Green bags, that are now available at CVS, and they work GREAT! You just need to keep an eye on the moisture buildup in the bag, and if you do that, the produce lasts at least 2 times as long as usual. For those who are having trouble with keeping produce more than 1 week, I have started using Debby Meyers Green bags, that are now available at CVS, and they work GREAT! You just need to keep an eye on the moisture buildup in the bag, and if you do that, the produce lasts at least 2 times as long as usual.

]]> By: Abigail http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/06/the-two-week-gr.html/comment-page-1#comment-289287 Abigail Tue, 03 Jun 2008 11:59:10 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/06/the-two-week-gr.html#comment-289287 I have been trying to stretch out my trips to every other week (I can only go on weekends) and it does save a lot of money, I find myself getting a lot more creative too. BUT I cannot imagine your budget. I spent $125 this past weekend and managed to carry all of the groceries into the house in one trip. That really bothered me so I am going to try harder to shop sales. It is hard because we live in a small condo and don't have much room to stockpile when things go on sale :( I have been trying to stretch out my trips to every other week (I can only go on weekends) and it does save a lot of money, I find myself getting a lot more creative too.

BUT I cannot imagine your budget. I spent $125 this past weekend and managed to carry all of the groceries into the house in one trip. That really bothered me so I am going to try harder to shop sales. It is hard because we live in a small condo and don’t have much room to stockpile when things go on sale :(

]]> By: Jenn T. http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/06/the-two-week-gr.html/comment-page-1#comment-289286 Jenn T. Tue, 03 Jun 2008 11:56:06 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/06/the-two-week-gr.html#comment-289286 For several years I shopped once for the month but for the last year I tried once a week shopping. I felt like was always at the store and always planning a menu. So I have been trying every two weeks as well. And since I loved being able to check out deals each week at Kroger we do a quick run on our off weeks to get milk, bread, lettuce (I always get them marked down there) and any other fabulous deals. Saving just a few dollars for this "run" usually goes pretty far. When planning my menu I usually plan to use canned or frozen fruit and veggies for the last part of this week just incase I don't find that fabulous deal. For several years I shopped once for the month but for the last year I tried once a week shopping. I felt like was always at the store and always planning a menu. So I have been trying every two weeks as well.

And since I loved being able to check out deals each week at Kroger we do a quick run on our off weeks to get milk, bread, lettuce (I always get them marked down there) and any other fabulous deals. Saving just a few dollars for this “run” usually goes pretty far. When planning my menu I usually plan to use canned or frozen fruit and veggies for the last part of this week just incase I don’t find that fabulous deal.

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