The Budget Saving Tips You Need

Follow a few of these money saving tips next time you’re at the grocery store, and you’re sure to save some monthly moolah. If you’re smart with your savings during the week, you can treat yourself to a more extravagant meal when the weekend or a special occasion rolls around. And who doesn’t love to treat themselves?


1. Minimize your meat. You can get protein from so many other (cheaper) sources! Eggs, peanut butter, beans, and tofu are just a few!

2. Don’t chuck that chicken! Buy a rotisserie chicken and use every last bit. You can eat the meat and then soak the bones for homemade chicken stock. 

3. Slow cook and save. You can cook a lot of food at once and save it to eat throughout the week.

4. Freeze for later. If you’re okay with eating the same meal over the course of the month, you can prep and freeze portioned meals and thaw them when you’re ready. This is a good lunch idea for families with kids. You should also consider freezing food instead of throwing it away! 

5. Plan ahead. Make a list before you head to the store and stick to it once you get there. You might also try planning your meals using a meal-planning app.

>>> Pro Tip: Don’t go to the store hungry! The empty stomach blues can get the better of you and lead to unnecessary snack shopping. Don’t fall victim to those hangry impulse buys! Sale or no sale, you don’t need 5 boxes of Fruit Roll-Ups and 4 jars of nacho cheese sauce. You just don’t.

5. Did someone say discounts? Almost every store out there has a rewards card these days. Sign up and start saving! At the very least, you’ll get emails (and probably coupons) when the store is having sales on what items. 

6. Buy in bulk. Stock your pantry with non-perishables for cheap! Spices, pasta, rice, baking goods, etc. Cha-ching! (This is where stores like Sams’ Club and Costco are gonna come in real handy, just saying).

7. Don’t throw away leftovers! Use those leftover bits of meat and rice in a stew, use leftover veggies in an omelet, and leftover fruit can be frozen and tossed in a smoothie for a mid-morning snack. You can even freeze your leftover coffee in an ice cube tray for iced coffee ice cubes on a hot afternoon. So many options!

8. Learn how to properly store foods to get the most bang for your buck. Did you know that if you empty a plastic box of salad greens into a zip-top bag with a couple paper towels, they’ll keep their freshness for at least a month? You’re welcome.

The Budget Saving Tips You Need

Follow a few of these money saving tips next time you’re at the grocery store, and you’re sure to save some monthly moolah. If you’re smart with your savings during the week, you can treat yourself to a more extravagant meal when the weekend or a special occasion rolls around. And who doesn’t love to treat themselves?


1. Minimize your meat. You can get protein from so many other (cheaper) sources! Eggs, peanut butter, beans, and tofu are just a few!

2. Don’t chuck that chicken! Buy a rotisserie chicken and use every last bit. You can eat the meat and then soak the bones for homemade chicken stock. 

3. Slow cook and save. You can cook a lot of food at once and save it to eat throughout the week.

4. Freeze for later. If you’re okay with eating the same meal over the course of the month, you can prep and freeze portioned meals and thaw them when you’re ready. This is a good lunch idea for families with kids. You should also consider freezing food instead of throwing it away! 

5. Plan ahead. Make a list before you head to the store and stick to it once you get there. You might also try planning your meals using a meal-planning app.

>>> Pro Tip: Don’t go to the store hungry! The empty stomach blues can get the better of you and lead to unnecessary snack shopping. Don’t fall victim to those hangry impulse buys! Sale or no sale, you don’t need 5 boxes of Fruit Roll-Ups and 4 jars of nacho cheese sauce. You just don’t.

5. Did someone say discounts? Almost every store out there has a rewards card these days. Sign up and start saving! At the very least, you’ll get emails (and probably coupons) when the store is having sales on what items. 

6. Buy in bulk. Stock your pantry with non-perishables for cheap! Spices, pasta, rice, baking goods, etc. Cha-ching! (This is where stores like Sams’ Club and Costco are gonna come in real handy, just saying).

7. Don’t throw away leftovers! Use those leftover bits of meat and rice in a stew, use leftover veggies in an omelet, and leftover fruit can be frozen and tossed in a smoothie for a mid-morning snack. You can even freeze your leftover coffee in an ice cube tray for iced coffee ice cubes on a hot afternoon. So many options!

8. Learn how to properly store foods to get the most bang for your buck. Did you know that if you empty a plastic box of salad greens into a zip-top bag with a couple paper towels, they’ll keep their freshness for at least a month? You’re welcome.