Just wondering what every one else does to stay within their budget?
* don't shop w/ kids (especially ones that can talk *LOL*)
* don't shop w/ spouses (especially in my case the whole cart would be chips & soda!
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* write a list of what you are in need of, then write a different list based on the amt of $ you have to spend for essentials & keep the other list for when you have more $
* SHOP ALDI's!
* Look for markdowns @ the regular grocery store (I've been finding processed meats like sausage & lunch meats @ my Jewel store for 75% off when it's within a week of exp... still freezable! Too bad they are going out of business here
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*Grow a garden & can or freeze any extras OR trade produce between neighbors & family.
*If all possible buy generic & only onsale!
*Coupons (doubled if your fortunate to have a store that will do that!)