I LOVE saving money. Seriously. I get an intense high from seeing a low grocery bill and knowing that I’ve gotten plenty to feed my family WELL.
Check out exactly how I do that on a super tight budget here!
To give you a little context, we’re currently a family of 4 (although I am VERY pregnant, so count my appetite to be a little more than normal!) with two toddlers who eat kid sized portions.
Our spending will obviously increase as our family grows (and hello inflation!). But for now, this is what works for us. We aren’t buying more than we need and rarely does any food go to waste.
When I grocery shop, it is because our refrigerator and cabinets are almost completely bare. I look around and find out what I can make with what we have left and plan based on that.
You can check out all of my family meal meal plans (I have a TON!) here!
April 11-21 Kroger Grocery Haul
Produce:
- Bananas: $0.87
- Blackberries: $2.77
- Cucumbers: $1.38
- Broccoli: $3.38
- Salad Mix: $1.50
- Gala Apples: $4.49
Canned/Frozen:
- Chicken: $5.99
- Tater Rounds: $2.29
- Canned Peaches: $1.59
- Canned Pineapple: $1.39
- Canned Mandarin Oranges: $0.99
- Canned Fruit Cocktail: $1.59
- Manwich: $1.00
- Bake and Serve Rolls: $3.69
Dairy/Meat:
- Mozzarella Cheese: $3.99
- Sour Cream: $1.49
- Butter: $3.49
- Ham: $20.26
- Roast: $7.21
- Eggs: $1.99
- Ground Beef: $5.29
Pantry:
- Gluten Free Rotini: $2.19
- Oats: $3.39
- Pretzels: $1.34
- Marshmallows: $1.00
- Barbecue Sauce: $1.19
- Beef Broth: $1.49
- Honey: $5.69
- Graham Crackers: $2.39
- Hamburger Buns: $0.99
- Annie’s Mac and Cheese: $1.19
Total: $97.50