Your Life Sparkles

What do you spend each month on grocery? Each week?

 

If you have an answer great. If you don't, I encourage you to back track- go to your debit or credit statements (or both) and add up the last 6 months to get an average. (IF more than one person buys groceries in your house- get their totals too).

 

Are you surprised by this number?

 

Is it higher or lower than expected?

 

From your average spending, do you want to stay the same or spend less? You can do it! Here's what I do (and have done in the past):

 

Click and Collect. You can fill your cart online AND if you go over your set budget, you can adjust your cart dollar value. I know my sister does this- shops on her phone at 9pm and picks up after school. It's a huge time saver for her too!

 

The OTHER thing this does (for me) is stops the 'impulse' buys... it really helps me manage buying no silly treats and junk. (I miss you, Silly Treats).

 

If you aren't into the online thing, my classic way is to shop is by writing a list.... and stick to it. (no extras! no silly treats!) It's hard but it helps.. both the wallet and the waistline!

 

If you train yourself to use your calculator (I know you have one- it's on your phone!)... you can add your cart up as you go. This takes a bit more time BUT if you are focused on lowering your grocery bill.. it's worth it.

 

What do you do to stick to grocery budget?