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Steps to Success
Overview
. Step #1 Define Priorities and set GOALS . Step #2 Determine your BUDGET . Step #3 Create a PLAN Steps #4 and 5 Write and Re-write your grocery LIST . Step #6 CASH . Step #7 REVIEW Purchases For more information, check out my eBook: .
Step 1 {Define PRIORITIES and Set GOALS}
How to Grocery Shop on a Budget Step 1 {click on the link above to read a post about setting priorities in your life} Write down your own priorities and goals. . . Read more posts about defining priorities and setting goals when grocery shopping. .
Step 2 {Determine Your BUDGET}
Grocery Budgeting A good way to fail at the grocery store is to base your grocery budget on another person’s budget. . There are many ways to determine your grocery budget. In my eBook Feed Your Family: 7 Steps to Success, I outlined several issues with grocery budgeting along with suggestions and examples of how …
Step 3 {Create a PLAN/Routine}
. My Current Menu Plan / Routine Print out menu planner. Fill in all activities for the week that could conflict with cooking (ie. sporting events, appointments, work, etc.) Pantry. Note items in fridge, freezer and cupboards. Collect ideas. When I see a recipe that I want to try, I add the link to my blog or send myself …
Step 4 {Write Grocery List}
I created a document in google that will allow you to put in the items you plan to purchase and then add them up for you. You need to make sure that the total amount of all stores is less than your budget!!! How to Grocery Shop on a Budget – The LIST Click on …
Step 5 {Re-write Grocery List}
More info coming soon! Read the first part of this post for more information. . . Coming soon….Read more posts about why you should re-write your grocery list when you are trying to save money grocery shopping. .
Step 6 {Use CASH}
Use CASH: Because Dave Ramsey told me to! Research tells us that you spend more when using plastic; you register no emotional pain when you spend with plastic. From my eBook: For me personally, I’m a very visual person. If I see that I have $15.00 in my wallet and I still have more groceries …
Step 7 {REVIEW Purchases}
REVIEW Purchases As you put your items away, ask yourself this question: Are the items that I purchased in alignment with the goals that I set? Entering your grocery receipts into a program like Microsoft Excel will help you see if your grocery purchases match your grocery goals and budget. . Read more posts …