We’re kicking off the 12 months with an 8-week Minimize Your Grocery Invoice Problem. I’ll be sharing a weekly put up right here each Thursday with a process or problem so that you can full/concentrate on that can assist you tweak, enhance, or overhaul your grocery finances.
My hope is that we will all work collectively to crowd-source new concepts and contemporary inspiration to be extra considerate and intentional in our grocery budgets + hopefully avoid wasting cash and instill some practices and rules and habits that can proceed to save lots of us cash all through the remainder of the 12 months.
In week #1, we talked about establishing a grocery finances. That’s an important first step in slicing your grocery invoice.
In week #2, we mentioned why you have to acknowledge potential roadblocks. You should definitely learn by way of the feedback right here to listen to about others’ roadblocks. I believe it can encourage you to know you’re not alone.
Final week, I challenged you to commit to alter one factor for 3 weeks. You possibly can see the feedback on the put up for concepts of what others picked.
Week #4: Verify In on Your Progress
It’s been 4 weeks since we started this problem and it’s time to verify in and see how we’re doing. How are you doing sticking along with your finances? What are you scuffling with essentially the most? Are there issues that you’re discovering particularly troublesome? Has something stunned you?
Additionally, have you ever saved cash? In that case, how a lot?
It’s necessary to commonly verify in in your progress. Generally, we will assume we’re making progress, but when we don’t truly cease to measure and quantify it, we received’t know! As well as, take time to re-assess what’s working and what’s not working and rejoice the wins you’ve had and make changes or tweaks in areas the place you’re struggling.
I went to my regular Kroger this week. There weren’t any loopy, wonderful offers, however I did discover some offers and markdowns.
All totaled: $95 and a few change for all of this.
I’m going to purchase eggs from some associates who’ve chickens after which we’ll roll over what’s left within the finances from being under-budget the previous two weeks. (About $23 complete.)
I’m loosely planning we’ll have Hen Broccoli Rice Casserole, Sloppy Joes, Barbecued Hen & Twice Baked Potatoes, Sausage/Potatoes/Carrots within the Crockpot, Bean & Cheese Burritos, after which we’ll have leftovers/fend for your self night time one night time and takeout for Kathrynne’s 18th birthday!
Week #4 Mission: Verify In on Your Progress
Are becoming a member of us for the Minimize Your Grocery Invoice Problem? In that case, I’d love so that you can depart a remark and let me know the way it’s going, the way you’re doing with sticking along with your finances, and if there’s any space you’re particularly scuffling with.
Plus, if in case you have a minute, undergo the feedback and depart a remark or two replying to somebody and cheering them on or giving them concepts for what would possibly work in areas they’re struggling.
Want some sensible concepts for tactics to chop your grocery invoice? You should definitely join my free cheatsheet with 10 Methods to Minimize Your Grocery Invoice by $50 This Week!