Comments on: Trying a new grocery-shopping strategy http://sensetosave.com/2008/01/24/trying-a-new-grocery-shopping-strategy/ Tue, 22 May 2012 02:42:18 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: The Restaurant Bloggerhttp://sensetosave.com/2008/01/24/trying-a-new-grocery-shopping-strategy/comment-page-1/#comment-7411 The Restaurant Blogger Wed, 09 Apr 2008 02:48:03 +0000 http://sensetosave.com/2008/01/24/trying-a-new-grocery-shopping-strategy/#comment-7411 My wife and I use to do grocery shopping once a week and to be honest we would spend quite a bit of money. Because we are both working in the restaurant industry and have a great passion for food, we love grocery shopping. It can be dangerous as we tend to go overboard and buy many items. We always are always inspired to cook a new dish.However, over the past several months, we have significantly cut our shopping budget to save for the future of opening our own restaurant. Currently, we only do shopping once a month at Costco and purchase the more expensive ingredients such as meat and seafood, while we shop twice a month at our local supermarket. We have noticed hundreds of dollars in savings and have been able to consistently plan our menus for the week. The key for us was to make a sacrifice for the better of the future and to keep on the new plan.<em>The Restaurant Blogger's last blog post..</em><a href='http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheRestaurantBlogger/~3/265625437/' rel="nofollow">Service Mishap</a> My wife and I use to do grocery shopping once a week and to be honest we would spend quite a bit of money. Because we are both working in the restaurant industry and have a great passion for food, we love grocery shopping. It can be dangerous as we tend to go overboard and buy many items. We always are always inspired to cook a new dish.

However, over the past several months, we have significantly cut our shopping budget to save for the future of opening our own restaurant. Currently, we only do shopping once a month at Costco and purchase the more expensive ingredients such as meat and seafood, while we shop twice a month at our local supermarket. We have noticed hundreds of dollars in savings and have been able to consistently plan our menus for the week. The key for us was to make a sacrifice for the better of the future and to keep on the new plan.

The Restaurant Blogger’s last blog post..Service Mishap

]]> By: Alison@This Wasn't In The Planhttp://sensetosave.com/2008/01/24/trying-a-new-grocery-shopping-strategy/comment-page-1/#comment-3814 Alison@This Wasn't In The Plan Fri, 25 Jan 2008 20:58:17 +0000 http://sensetosave.com/2008/01/24/trying-a-new-grocery-shopping-strategy/#comment-3814 I'll plan and shop for more than one week if the grocery stores are having some really great sales that I want to take advantage of, particularly if more than one type of meat is on sale for under $2. Otherwise, I shop once a week. I’ll plan and shop for more than one week if the grocery stores are having some really great sales that I want to take advantage of, particularly if more than one type of meat is on sale for under $2. Otherwise, I shop once a week.

]]> By: boogiemumhttp://sensetosave.com/2008/01/24/trying-a-new-grocery-shopping-strategy/comment-page-1/#comment-3787 boogiemum Fri, 25 Jan 2008 02:09:21 +0000 http://sensetosave.com/2008/01/24/trying-a-new-grocery-shopping-strategy/#comment-3787 I shop every other week with a small trip for fresh produce and milk on the off week. I think planning 2 weeks worth of meals and only shopping once makes my life a lot easier. I shop every other week with a small trip for fresh produce and milk on the off week. I think planning 2 weeks worth of meals and only shopping once makes my life a lot easier.

]]> By: CanadianSaverhttp://sensetosave.com/2008/01/24/trying-a-new-grocery-shopping-strategy/comment-page-1/#comment-3785 CanadianSaver Fri, 25 Jan 2008 01:25:19 +0000 http://sensetosave.com/2008/01/24/trying-a-new-grocery-shopping-strategy/#comment-3785 I've also changed my shopping method. Yesterday was the first time since late November that I've gone in with a big cart and longer list. The last 2 months I've pretty much menu planned using what we have at home and then supplemented with short trips (items always fit in a small basket... usually $20-$30 or so). Perishables are the most expensive here (Canada) so that's why a small basket cost so much! I’ve also changed my shopping method. Yesterday was the first time since late November that I’ve gone in with a big cart and longer list. The last 2 months I’ve pretty much menu planned using what we have at home and then supplemented with short trips (items always fit in a small basket… usually $20-$30 or so). Perishables are the most expensive here (Canada) so that’s why a small basket cost so much!

]]> By: Amandahttp://sensetosave.com/2008/01/24/trying-a-new-grocery-shopping-strategy/comment-page-1/#comment-3783 Amanda Thu, 24 Jan 2008 22:57:37 +0000 http://sensetosave.com/2008/01/24/trying-a-new-grocery-shopping-strategy/#comment-3783 Excellent post!I menu plan and shop once a month, traveling across town to go to WalMart. I buy everything except the most perishable items on that trip. At the halfway mark, I visit a small local market that is half a block from my house, picking up eggs, milk, etc. I find that I can easily get away with a $100 a month food budget for two people this way.Amanda Excellent post!

I menu plan and shop once a month, traveling across town to go to WalMart. I buy everything except the most perishable items on that trip. At the halfway mark, I visit a small local market that is half a block from my house, picking up eggs, milk, etc. I find that I can easily get away with a $100 a month food budget for two people this way.

Amanda

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