Reader Tips - Groceries

Instead of wasting more money  joining sites like The Grocery Game find free ones suchs as:

When I get low on laundry detergent, I add a little bit of water, shake and use this when I wash clothes that aren't real dirty.

I also use this same strategy with dish soap.

Another idea is when emptying a bottle of bbq sauce, add water and use this when cooking, for example in baked bbq pork chops.

Every time you put away your groceries, put the price you paid on the bottom of the product. That way you will always know the price you paid and I try to always beat that price.  It's keeps me focused and I never forget prices.

At the end of dinner time if you have a spoonful of left over corn, beans, peas etc add them to a freezer bag.  When you have enough make some vegetable soup.

I write down my entrees, sides, desserts, etc. on a separate 3 x 5 card. When it comes time to plan a meal based on what I have in my pantry and/or what's on sale, I can take an entree card, choose a side card, and choose a dessert card, too. That way I can mix and match my selections without having the same things over and over again. Then I put those meals on my menu planner (in my computer) and print it out.  I put that on the refrigerator so that my husband can see what I've got planned.

I never buy baking mixes. Just Google recipes for bisquits or pancakes and you will see that it's just flour & leavening (baking powder or soda) and water or milk... maybe a pinch of salt. For pancakes you need an egg, otherwise that's it. You'll save a ton of cash learning to bake for yourself.

I am in charge of a produce co-op.  We shop about ever 4 to 6 weeks (4 weeks in prime season and 6 in off season).