Feed Your Family for Less: Tips for Saving BIG on Groceries

When the normally cheap chicken hot dogs hit four dollars for a dozen I knew we were going to be feeling it in our big family grocery bill real soon. With 11 children to feed the effects of inflation are felt on every front, especially in the grocery bill. I’ll admit that I’ve had a few moments where I’ve simply stopped to pray these past few months. It takes faith, courage and spending savvy to face inflation like a Provers 31 woman and smile.

One thing that’s helped me is knowing that I’ve learned a thing of two over the years from other big families who were just a little further ahead on the road of life than me. I knew my many littles would soon include fast-growing young adults who would need more calories. I’m glad I did some research and began implementing money-saving tips on large family groceries then. It’s helping us go through these tighter times with more calm confidence.

Since there appears to be a recession on a rise, I’m sharing a few tips that I’ve learned to help you gather your courage & save money on groceries as you feed your big family.

1. Plan your meals ahead of time

One of the best ways to save money on groceries is to plan your meals ahead of time. This way, you’ll know exactly what you need to buy and you won’t be tempted to buy unnecessary items. This one tip alone cut Natalie’s grocery bill in half!

2. Make a list-and stick to it

This is my game changer right here. Making a list is one of the most important things you can do if you want to save money on groceries. When you go to the store with a list, you’re less likely to impulse buy and you’ll be more likely to stick to your budget.

3. Buy in bulk

Buying in bulk can help you save money on groceries, especially if you’re buying items that are on sale or that you know you’ll use a lot of. Just be sure to have enough storage space for all your food

4. Skip the convenience foods

Convenience foods may be easy to make, but they’re usually more expensive than simple, home-cooked meals. Save money on groceries by avoiding the frozen pizzas and TV dinners and cooking your meals from scratch instead.

5. Buy generic brands

Generic brands are usually just as good as the name brand items, but they’re much cheaper. Save money on groceries by opting for the generic brands instead of the more expensive options.

6. Grow your own food

If you have the space, growing your own food can be a great way to save money on groceries. Even if you just grow a few herbs or vegetables, you’ll be able to save money on the items that you would normally have to buy at the store.

7. Make a budget and stick to it

You can’t save money on groceries if you don’t know how much you’re spending in the first place. Make a budget and track your spending for a few weeks to get an idea of where your money goes. Then, cut back on unnecessary spending and put that money towards your grocery budget instead.

Saving money on groceries can be done with a mix of faith & frugality. By following these simple tips, you’ll be able to feed your family for less and stretch your budget further than ever before!

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