tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561399350178041671.post7828025773385771462..comments2024-03-16T11:02:20.438+11:00Comments on Our Simple and Meaningful Life: Food Shopping & Grocery inspiration to reduce costsKathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13278810299840471966noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561399350178041671.post-54608551726653386802018-02-02T14:53:26.573+11:002018-02-02T14:53:26.573+11:00I'm with you I only buy the shampoo and condit...I'm with you I only buy the shampoo and conditioner when it's half price. For a standard household item they are very expensive. Thanks for your tips.Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13278810299840471966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561399350178041671.post-31685077237191456482018-02-01T17:02:47.520+11:002018-02-01T17:02:47.520+11:00I like stock piling items that I use all the time ...I like stock piling items that I use all the time and wish I'd done it much earlier than a just a few years back. I never stray from my brand of shampoo/conditioner, deodorant, soap, dish liquid so I buy up when it's half price. My Olay night cream is usually $35 for a 50g tub - Woolies currently have it out for $17 so I buy 2 (or more), saving $18 instantly. I do the same for my moisturiser, always getting it when it's half price. I buy 1/2 price toothbrushes, batteries, wet wipes and dishwasher tabs. You just can't go wrong. Mount Franklin bottled water is out for $6.50 for a pack of 24 x 600 ml bottles...that's 27c per bottle ... and in SA you get 10c refund when you take to a recycle point.<br />I buy fresh corn on the cob, strip it off and freeze it. Today I bought some for .50c/cob....so cheap as one cob is worth 2 small cans and much better for you. It freezes well for use in casseroles, bakes, muffins etc. As long as you use the supply, canned goods are a good bargain to stock pile too.<br />I must say, well done you, for giving up Diet Coke. That stuff is poison!<br /><br />Cheers - Joolz xxJoolzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07490462580345458546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561399350178041671.post-16487931937950435952018-01-30T10:14:20.967+11:002018-01-30T10:14:20.967+11:00Seriously you have to shop at Aldi....so much chea...Seriously you have to shop at Aldi....so much cheaper for things.Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13278810299840471966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561399350178041671.post-34716654798473627902018-01-29T18:42:02.519+11:002018-01-29T18:42:02.519+11:00I'm always interested to see what tips others ...I'm always interested to see what tips others have for reducing grocery spend. I'm like Cheryl in that ethics come into decisions I make. I try to keep costs down by having meat-free meals sometimes and by buying some things in bulk and looking for specials. I also grow a bit of our own veg and how much there is of that depends on time of year. I haven't shopped at Aldi because, like you, I didn't want to add yet another shop to those I already frequent. I might have to start thinking about that though. Meg:)Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573371198907761962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561399350178041671.post-51274210396047321572018-01-29T08:37:42.121+11:002018-01-29T08:37:42.121+11:00I now what you mean about the monthly total it see...I now what you mean about the monthly total it seems huge when you add up 4 weeks just for food.Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13278810299840471966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561399350178041671.post-40907075977225373142018-01-29T07:41:51.950+11:002018-01-29T07:41:51.950+11:00I'm constantly looking for ways to reduce our ...I'm constantly looking for ways to reduce our grocery bill, so I will be keen to read some of the links you provided. I struggle to get our bill as low as some because there are some things I will not compromise on for reasons of ethics or quality. For example I won't buy anything made in China, and I try to buy Australian made if it's possible for that product. Unless money is really tight I buy free range chicken, and eggs which are always going to be more expensive, and good quality bread and milk, I like to support local, and that equates to dollars. For our family of 5, given my personal preferences, a realistic budget is $200-$250 a week, but it seems like so much, and we often go over, $1000 a month minimum just on food!! I've started tracking our spending accurately since we've returned from holidays, and we spent $228 last week. Like you I've started doing the Aldi/Coles shop, it is a pain, but it is helping.<br /><br />I'd love it if you would do regular posts on how your monthly grocery spend went, with tips and hints, we could all do with supporting each other in this.Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07900993246451486017noreply@blogger.com