25+ Clever Tips to Save Money on Food (How to Reduce Your Grocery Expenses Quickly)

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In this video we discuss over 25 tips to reduce the cost of food. There is something for everyone to take away from these tips. Check it out and see which ones you can put in place to help keep more money in your pocket.

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[maryjanegibson]

It's worth remembering that stores put their higher-profit items at eye-level. Make a point of checking the bottom and top shelves when you buy something, and you'll often find a similar product at a lower price.

[maria_w]

Reduce food waste with twice weekly leftover checks. Every Wednesday & and Sunday, I pull all the leftovers out of the fridge. Use them that day or freeze for later.

[ms]

Don‘t be afraid of an almost empty fridge - use up as much as you can, before you do you shop for fresh groceries. If you practise this and get a bit creative, nothing goes to waste.

Added bonus: Cleaning the fridge is super easy. I clean my fridge weekly on the day before I do my weekly shopping trip and it takes just a few minutes to take everything out, wipe and put the items back, because it is not much left.

[jennaleonard]

I always eat fresh food first and then I cook with my canned/boxed/frozen food to combat food waste.

[karikendrick]

Something we did at my house was cancel Amazon Prime. We add to the cart things we need, look it over when ready to get rid of the unnecessary stuff, and place an order once a month. Shipping is still free, we got rid of the monthly fee, and stopped the frivolous purchases.

[stepher]

After buying chicken at our closest Costco was spoiled by the time I got home. I began keeping a picnic cooler in my car . I haven’t had issues since. We now have a closer Costco but keeping a cooler in the car has saved the day several times.😊

[leecolebatch]

After the roast chicken is finished with don't just throw the carcass away, put it in a pan and cover with some water and simmer until all the little bits of meat fall off. It makes a great base for chicken gravy or soup.😊
Leonie from Australia

[buckeyedav]

Something I have been doing as a new widow is my brother in law showed me these black trays he's been buying at Sams Club they are Hefty brand there are something like 30 trays in a pack for $10.00. I still cook big meals like I did when my husband was alive but I portion them in to single serve meals put them in those trays and label with freezer tape. I cook a couple meals at a time usually and freeze them. I put most in my deep freezer but put 1 or 2 in my top freezer of my refrigerator. I also do this with frozen fruit that I like to have so a sweet. I buy bulk size brocolli florets and portion those out too and cucumbers which I use often in place of chips/fries/ snacky stuff put in frig. and label. So it's easier to resist the temptation of going out for fast food if I have meals to go in the freezer I just look in the morning usually and decide what I want for dinner and pull one out to thaw you can always microwave frozen meals but for me it's just easier. So I have things like Tuna Casserole, Egg Rolls that I precooked, Chili, Navy Bean Soup. I am a Canner so I often will Can up Beans so when I am meal prepping I just make my usual crockpot meals and then freeze in the containers. I also cook up hamburger patties and freeze in those containers. They have made life so much easier and cost effective. I gave up hamburger buns in the now older days our parents never bought hamburger or hot dog buns we used sliced bread and I am totally o.k. with that. I hope this helps give others ideas on how to prep ahead. I also buy apples/pears when they are on sale and Can those up as apple sauce or pear sauce for quick easy and healthy dessert options. I recently looked at ingredients for Motts Applesauce only to discover they use corn syrup in their product that's a big No on my list of foods that aren't healthy choices when I can make my own cheaper and simple healthy ingredients Sugar or No Sugar they both taste good along with water and lemon juice that's it. Anna In Ohio

[nmkuemmerlein]

Jennifer, during a long year of low income I taught myself to shop with a list and cash, rounding each item UP to the next dollar and keeping a cumulative total . At checkout, I was amazed that this method accounted for any tax. I never went over budget and often came in quite a bit below.

[viviandunbar]

This may be old news, but I decided to learn how to make my favorite restaurant meals. For instance, we love our local pub's Thai chili chicken wraps. I makrmy own version of it. It tastes almost identical, I like mine MORE and it costs SO LITTLE BY COMPARISON!! 😊

[lindamcteer]

A neat and organized pantry can save money. I went to the grocery store and bought grape jelly and mustard to make sauce for cooking a dish in the crockpot for Sunday dinner today. Later I found that I already had both items in my messy disorganized pantry! Great video.

[MichelleFouche]

Parents can really help their children by teaching them to eat mostly everything. When they grow up it will help them save a lot of money and be healthy!

[Dana-mlsy]

I meal prep my basics, root vegetables to bulk out bolognese or shepherds pie or baked potato topper, beef stew & proteins to add to salad in a jar, boiled eggs, grated cheese, tuna & bean mix for adding to salads & sandwiches, roast chicken & green vegetables & peeled onions, sliced & put in bags in the freezer ready to use. (You can just snap them if you want them smaller.) I put celery & carrots in jars of water to add to hummus, or grapes/apple/pears with cubes of cheese. Most prepped food can be adjusted for different meals & they become tastier. Greek yogurts portioned into small kilner jars & fresh berries or stewed frozen fruits on top with nuts or coconut flakes. Sugar free jelly with fruit in jars with added custard & cream & toppings. These are my basics to ring the changes. If pressed for time recipes change & sometimes we have just fried eggs & chips with beans or tinned peas just because we like them. I keep staples like sausage rolls, spring rolls & complete meals that I’ve made or bought on special offer in the freezer. We like take away Chinese & Indian boxes so I buy the supermarket ones, usually on SO & keep them in a freezer drawer labelled Take Away. I add the odd meals to them to eke it out for another day. I keep the bones of chicken & washed vegetable trimmings in a plastic box in the freezer to make stock once full. My husband thinks I can make something out of nothing at the drop of a hat, little does he know!

[thedabler]

Meal planning is absolutely key to saving money. In fact it’s impossible to save and provide meals for a family without it. I watched my mother AND grandmother meal plan and shop. They both lived through the depression, and ever lived outside of their means. I meal plan also, but I admit I get busy sometimes and get lax and when I do I immediately see an increase in money spent. For anyone doubting what Jennifer says here, take my advice and listen to hers 😊

[Silverstar]

I have ADHD, and therefore, not only do I get distracted easily but I also have low motivation to cook. However, I have a family of 5 to feed and a budget to stick to. Every time I come back from grocery shopping, I write down the meals I’m going to make in the week as I put away my grocery. I also take note of Left-overs and To be Consumed Fast items. That way, I can literally see what’s in my fridge right in front of my eyes. It’s also great that I get to check off my To Cook list throughout the week,

[seraluna]

Make your own spice mixtures. Sometimes the mixtures you can buy in the stroe have a lot of sugar mixed in and are still more expensive than the single ingredients. Just have a look on the ingredients of your favorite mix and go ahead mix it yourself.

[hmoobmama]

I only go grocery shopping once a month (beginning of the month). I’ve been doing this for close to ten years. My cart is usually full over the rim. My favorite store is Aldi, and an oriental store. I have a family of five adults, and I only spend $500-600 a month. I only buy the usuals. We don’t get too crazy or creative with our meals, and I never meal prep or meal plan. Shopping once a month definitely saves me trips to the grocery store. If we run out of milk, I’ll just get a gallon at the gas station.

[dianethompson]

I knew of a family that Sunday's evening meal was popcorn! They usually had a big meal for lunch, so the evening was one big snack. Not necessarily nitrious, but inventive.

[Lynn-qpxv]

to save carrots just peel them and put in the container filled up with water, they will last months!! That’s what I always do. They are also super crispy, and ready to snack/use right away because they’re already peeled. 😊

[brendaborgmeyer]

I add bread with lots of grain as filler for ground beef. Put in blender to get crumbs. It’s delish, even my picky picky eaters can’t tell the difference.