I have been really busy around here, but I finally totaled up my coupon savings for the month of November, and you know what, there were none. Yep, a big $0.00 in the coupon savings for the entire month. Weird, I wonder how that happened?
I have noticed that my grocery shopping habits have really changed. I am making so many more items homemade instead of store bought, and shying away from pricey products even if they are on sale and I happen to have a coupon. I take the extra time in the store and compare product to product, and really try and save where I can.
This month I need to make a run to Aldi and get the pantry stocked for Winter, before the weather turns bad. Aldi is another one of my favorite places to save on the grocery budget. I like to make a big list, and stock up for 2-3 months. Already having the items on hand also helps keep me in the kitchen cooking, and not grabbing take-out.
What about you… Have you noticed your grocery budget or spending habits changing recently?
I have been using less coupons, I have just 5 of them to take with me when I run errands today. I have been buying more staples and more bulk items.
Thanks Maggie! Have fun running your errands today. We have a few to run too. I have noticed the same trends in my shopping cart, more staples, and less items that require coupons.
I have switched Dylan to Walgreens diapers, they are always a great price, and when they go on sale I like to stock up 🙂
Yep, less coupons. Less shopping acutally. I’m glad you reminded me about Aldi’s. I want to go there and buy some fruit- i saw an ad and they had some awesome prices! We bought our strawberries there in the summer- really yummy! We use Target diapers on the boys and only name brand for bedtime. That saves a ton!
Thanks Heather! I just love Aldi, they have the best prices around. I keep hoping that maybe one day our little town will get an Aldi 🙂 Although I really wish we had a Target too, a girl can dream…