I haven't raised my food budget but basically do most of of the suggestions already listed. I'm definitely more serious about coupons and shopping at CVS and Walgreens.
I try to make a dish and let it be for lunch and maybe another day. I'm definitely watching the sales even more carefully than I ever have.
I also look at items that could be affected by oil prices. Any kind of plastic such as Storables, plastic wrap, any container that has plastic is something that is bound to go up.
I also am paying more attention to the news about items that are rising which could be coffee and try to stock up.
I also shop between stores and make sure that I do my errands in a circularly fashion as not to waste gas.
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