Stretch that Grocery Budget Part 3- Make a List and Stick to it!

With your new found budget and your cash in hand, it’s time to hit the grocery store! Do you ever go to the grocery store with no plan and then come home with a whole bunch of items that don’t amount to real meals? This is a definite recipe to spend more than you wanted to while probably eating out more and spending even more money.

Before you hit the grocery store, make a list. You can do this a couple of different ways. First, you can keep a list on your fridge/pantry and as you run out of things, you can add them to the list. This ensures that you will never be without staples like ketchup or mustard. Second, you can just go through your fridge/pantry right before you go to the grocery store. This can help as you will be able to see exactly what you have on hand so you don’t overbuy or waste food you have already bought and paid for.

So make that list and stick to it when you grocery shop. It can definitely help you save you money!