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Message Subject Recession Proof GLP... Food: Cut costs & stay healthy
Poster Handle SouthernLight
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Specific ways I’ve drastically cut our monthly food costs and gotten the family to eat healthier… continued

2.Use shopping lists and sales flyers to best advantage.
When the flyers come out each week, I sit down and make a list noting the store, items we use and prices. Additionally, I make a general meal plan for the week based primarily around what I can get on sale.

This cuts down on impulse buying and saves gasoline. How does it save gas? I plan my work/errand route to eliminate backtracking and needless mileage.

3.Buy bulk and save.
Once I had my staples stocked up, I started buying what I could in bulk quantities, beginning with packaging goods. Trash bags, plastic freezer bags and freezer paper for repackaging meats specifically are all far cheaper when bought in small commercial size packages. If you don’t have one of the warehouse (Sam’s) type stores locally, check with your retail outlet manager to see if they can offer discounts on case lot purchases… many will, if specifically asked.

Cereals, crackers, nuts, dried fruits, cooking oils, sprouting seeds and many other items that store reasonably well cost a good bit less purchased in bulk. Repackaging into smaller containers is advisable to retain freshness. That way, you only have open what can be used within a week or so. If you plan on going the bulk route, stocking up on airtight plastic containers is a good idea too. This will prevent using your savings to feed opportunistic rodents during storage. Some of the links provided below have great information on acquiring these, different types and other essential storage tips.
 
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