Fantastic money for You.

sparkles Says:

29 November 2009 at 3:02 am.

150-200 week – family of two, one of us is 4.5 years old

luvmycats Says:

3 December 2009 at 11:24 pm.

I have a $400 per month grocery AND household needs budget. (Household needs are things like shampoo, detergents, cleaning supplies, plastic wraps/baggies, etc…). I feed me and my husband. I always buy chicken ******* when on sale, salmon fillets and Tilapia when on sale, pork chops at Costco or Sams Club, NY strips and filet mignon at Costco/Sam’s, frozen shrimp, fresh raviolis’ from Costco/Sams, Hillshire Farm sausage/kielbasa only when on sale for buy one get one free, frozen pizzas when my brand is on sale–then I doctor them up with other veggies at home, fresh vegetables that are on sale, side dishes when they go on sale (Pasta/Rice a Roni, etc…) and I always, always, always use coupons and look for places that double and triple coupons. (I also have to include my 3 cats’ food and litter needs in this budget as well. )

Cro Cops Kick Says:

9 December 2009 at 4:20 pm.

I like to buy lots of cheap healthy foods, like broccoli, cauliflower, bananas and the likes. Some foods are worth buying from an organic store, but thats getting expensive. There are lists online that tell you whats best to buy organic. Most are things that would come in contact with high amounts of pesticides. Use coupons and you can get some really cheap healthy meals!

ajkballard Says:

14 December 2009 at 10:25 pm.

I spend $200-$250 a week. I am cooking for a family of four. There a many items I buy every week. Here are some of the items: Steak, shrimp, pork, bacon, cheese, more cheese, breads, veggies, eggs, sugar, water, can drinks, pasta, snack cakes, chips, cereal, milk, lunch meat, snack crackers, fruit, quick frozen items and the list goes on & on..

Nick Luciano Says:

20 December 2009 at 11:44 am.

I feel really bad answering this, because it makes me seem like a spoiled brat in comparison to other people. I spend about $400 a week, only feeding myself and my wife. :-s

LIL KIL Says:

22 December 2009 at 3:57 pm.

i spend like 60 bucks a week and i live by myself

i always buy milk (alot!), meats (shrimp beef n chicken), veggies and fruits, eggs, frozen taquitos, frozen chicken nuggets, ham, cheese, the bread is difficult cause i live alone and it goes bad so i only buy like sandwich bread one week, hamburger bread the other (and use it for things other than hamburgers), mad tuna cans and canned veggies for it, soups/pasta, cereal,mad juices, beer and or wine, dog food, cleaning stuff, disposable plates/cups/utensils, every now and then cookies or chocolate.

Millie Says:

27 December 2009 at 7:05 am.

Less than $150 a month. I live alone. I buy meat (chicken, pork chops, hot dogs and occasionally bacon), fruits, rice, pasta, potatoes, “sides” such as corn and beans, bread and bagels, “condiments” such as mayo, butter, ketchup, but this is only periodically, a lot of cheese, tortillas, snacks such as cookies and crackers.

I stray from buying candy, chips and junk food items, might buy one comfort food. I always get the cheapest, value price items, unless there’s a specific brand I prefer. I rarely buy soda and juice since I’m on a tight budget. I have a water filter and drink water most of the time.

I only recently got a microwave, but I don’t get frozen foods (like T.V. dinners and frozen pizza) I don’t think they’re worth the price and the nutritional value.

cruisepuppy7452a Says:

31 December 2009 at 12:23 am.

I never shop for the week, I shop for the month. I can stretch my groceries virtually to the end of the month, minus adding milk eggs. If you buy the basics, some chickens, ground beef, pasta, tommatoes, wine, bread, parmesan cheese, you can do more than you realize. For the month I spend 110, with money left over. I don’t buy junk, just stuff I know I will be able to work with over and over. That is the key folks, and yes, you can feed a family of 4 on this using the same method. My parents did this for years.