How do you save? What items do you buy on a weekly basis that are a good price? Let me know because I'm interested in saving and building staples bc splurges are going to happen but a good staple will sustain me quite far!
This is actually one area I'm trying to improve and not cut back on. I watch and subscribe to couponing websites, but tbh I am trying to eat healthier and go organic here and there. Currently, I grocery shop at Aldi, Trader's Joes, Stiles (local Farmer's Market) and sometimes a reg grocery store chain like Publix, Target or Walmart, though I'm trying to rid myself of Walmart. Yes, I shop at multiple places.
I currently buy the following at Aldi: No sugar added almond milk (I think $1.99), organic ck stock ($1.99), org spaghetti sauce ($1.99), org kale in a box (like a salad kit; $2.49), reg 1 dz eggs (price varies, currently $1.39), cheese ($1.99 and up), org canned tomatoes ($1.49), 10oz org honey toasted cereal ($1.99), sometimes whole wheat or honey wheat bread ($1.39 to $1.99 dep on type), and their weekly fruit specials. Currently, they have 2 lbs of green or red grapes for $2.38. They also have whole pineapples for $1.29 this week. Apples are also pretty cheap, but I prefer apple sauce. All else fails I do bananas for .44/lb. I also sometimes buy carbs like couscous, brown rice and whole grain spaghetti and penne. I believe all are under $2. Guac, hummus, frozen veggies, other condiments and snacks like crackers or veggie chips are sometimes in my cart, too.
Trader Joe's is a new "splurge" for me, but some staples include org yogurt ($3.49 and up), org sprouted rye bread (I believe the TJ brand is $3.49; I love it because it freezes), org low fat/reduced blue corn tortilla chips (10oz for $1.99), org canned soups ($1.99 and up), org Kale Spinach Grk Yog Dip ($3.99) and then I usually treat myself to new item(s) to try... I'd be lying if I said I always leave with one item!
I usually buy sweet potatoes, lemons and/or limes and their weekly veggies or fruit specials at the Farmer's Market. I admit I used to go more than I currently do because I've been lazy!
I coupon for condiments and random stuff at Walmart or even CVS such as toilet paper, floss, toothpaste, toothbrushes, fem products, vitamins, brand name nut milks, peanut butter, cat food, jams, etc.