Let’s Save Some Money on Groceries!
We are continuing with Part 3 in our series on saving money on grocery shopping. Here are 6 more simple tips to help you save tons of money and bring that estimated $1,000 a month on groceries way down.
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Save Money on Grocery Shopping
1. Use Coupons…
Nowadays it seems like you can find coupons just about everywhere you turn. Unfortunately, at least half of the coupons I find now are expired but still out there to be found.
Now the question isn’t “Where can I find coupons?”, but rather “Where can I find savings that are valid now?”
There are a few great sources of coupons that are updated regularly: the weekly circular in the paper (if you still get the paper, lol), coupons.com, redplum.com, and smartsource.com
After that, I recommend checking each store you visit to see if they have an app (and usually special savings through that app). Ideas of places to check:
- King Soopers/City Market/Kroger
- Target/Super Target
- Costco
- Walmart/Super Walmart
- Sams Club
- Trader Joes
- Natural Grocers
- Sprouts
- Whole Foods
- Publix
- Earth Fare
- Lowes Foods
- Any other favorite stores
Pro Tip: Be sure to check for an app as well as for online coupons (sometimes they are not the same) to your favorite store for more savings!
2. …Strategically
Most people want to use coupons right away.
However, to save the most money, pair coupon savings with store sales. SouthernSavers.com is a fantastic resource for finding store sales (to most major grocery store chains) and matching them up with coupon offers.
And remember, stores have sales on regular rotations! If you want to keep track of your favorite items to see how often/what time of year they go on sale, grab our grocery price check sheet!
3. Buy fish frozen and in bulk
At the counter, you will likely find seafood products with very small print saying “previously frozen”. Surprising, isn’t it? These seafood products are put on display in such a way as to make you think that you are buying authentic fresh, never frozen, food.
That mirage costs money which gets passed down to you.
Skip these items and buy from the frozen section. You will save up to 40% AND you can thaw the seafood yourself when you are ready to use it.
I even buy my frozen fish and seafood from Costco to buy in bulk so I save even more!
4. Know average prices so you can spot a good deal
If you shop regularly, this might come naturally to you. For example, you might automatically know that a certain favorite salad dressing costs around $3 a bottle, making a sale of $1.99 a good deal or $1.50/bottle a steal.
If, however, you don’t normally do the shopping or you shop at a variety of stores (or you just don’t naturally remember numbers well), this is where your price comparison sheet will come in handy. Need the sheet? Enter your email below so we know where to send it!
5. Shoot for 1-2 meatless days a week to save money on meat
There are several benefits to having a meatless day or two a week, including saving money on meat.
If you want to save money on your grocery bill each month, experiment with other proteins such as rice, beans, dairy, even tofu. If you spend your money more on rice, beans and vegetables and make a small reduction in how much you spend on meat, you could save up to about $700 a year. What?! Yup.
6. Take advantage of free samples
If you are like me, free stuff always tastes better!
Plus, indulging in a few free samples will help curb your appetite so you are much less likely to impulse shop and overspend. It is way easier to stick to your list AND your budget when you aren’t shopping with an empty stomach!
If you haven’t read our other post full of tips for saving money on groceries, check it out!
By combining these tips together or mixing and matching what works for you, you can save hundreds of dollars each year (or even each month!) just on groceries! All it takes is a little bit of time and experimenting to see which tips work to help YOU save the most!
We want to hear from you! Comment below: What was your biggest takeaway from these tips?
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Laurie Nykaza says
We get take out once a week
Shari says
Usually go out once a week, but not every week.
Viv Sluys says
My husband and I eat out once every other week approximately, for date night but everything else is home cooked. I even cook for the kids before going on a date.
Audrey Stewart says
Never. I gave that up when I started taking care of all the cats.
bella says
My husband and I eat out once a week.
Bruno says
2-3 times
Sherry says
Every Friday night
Laurie says
We go out about once a week but it was less when the kids were younger. Every once in a while you have to ‘treat yoself!”
Sarah says
Approx 3x a week
Juana Esparza says
I go out to eat 3 times a month.
Terry says
I rarely go out to eat and it is likely I only go out 1x every 1-2 months.
LINDSEY TANBERG says
We rarely go out to eat. Usually we take out a Papa Murphy’s pizza a few times a month. My hubby and I will go out to eat on a date night once a month.
Rhonda says
Great ideas. I used to coupon and need to get back to it. After I had a baby it was just too time consuming for me. And we eat out maybe once a week. And some weeks we don’t eat out at all. We’ve been trying to really get a handle on throwing money away in restaurants.
Kayla Klontz says
Once a week if we’re in the mood to go out, I prefer cooking at home though.
Leah Shumack says
Normally it’s only just twice a month.
marlene a harris says
no this is the first time i entered this sweeps
marlene a harris says
once a year wish it was more
John H. says
We go out about once a month.
Jorge Granda says
I never go out to eat. I like the much more comfortable surroundings of my house.
Isidora Savin says
Never. No money for that.
Jennifer H. says
We don’t go out to eat much.
Phillipa says
Once If Possible , But Order out many times
Heather says
Sometimes it’s nicer to pick up and eat at home than it is to deal with eating at a restaurant. Thanks for entering, Phillipa, and good luck!
Michele Mcdonnell says
Never have the money so hardly ever
Heather says
It can be SO expensive, right?!
wendy lee klenetsky says
We try to eat out every day. We’re retired.. obviously..
Heather says
Haha, that cracked me up, Wendy! Thanks for entering and good luck!
Jasmina says
Hmm, I would say 2-3 times a week.
Heather says
Hi Jasmina! Thanks for entering and good luck!
Brian calhon says
Being out of work I rarely eat out I just enjoy shopping like paying 20%
Sarah says
3 times a week
Rose Santuci-Sofranko says
One or both of us go to eat out only about 1 time per week. Thanks and God Bless!
Gabrielly says
Once a week.
Lucy says
maybe once a month
Dana Rodriguez says
It is rare. Maybe once every three months.
Ronald Gagnon says
I go out to eat about twice a week
Deborah W. says
I usually go out to eat once every other week, just as a treat for when I get paid. Sometimes it’s nice to have someone else cook for you lol.
Heather says
I agree, Deborah, it really is nice to have someone else cook once in a while!
Melissa Storms says
We eat out maybe every other month.
Cami says
I eat out atleast twice a week, I don’t have the time or patience to meal prep or cook.
Heather says
Haha, I understand, Cami! It can be time-consuming!
Donna L. says
We rarely eat out.
Stefanie G says
We go out to eat once every 2 weeks in my house.
Laura B. says
We go out to eat rarely it is usually reserved for special occasions or when we travel.
Heather says
great – thank you for letting us know, Laura!
Pam Halligan says
We eat out about once a week.
MichelleS says
At the most-once.
Amy Orvin says
I go out to eat once a week.
Ina Fowler says
I don’t go out to try to save some dollars but If I win I’ll eat out once per week for a month! Thanks for this contest and Happy ? Easter
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Heather says
Haha, Ina! I’m certainly not promoting going out to eat – I just wanted to get a sense of how often our readers do go out and how much they cook at home! I say save those dollars – even if you win 🙂
Nikki says
I eat out maybe once a week.
Carolyn Massey says
We go out to eat maybe twice a week. Try to eat at home, cheaper and healthier.
Heather says
Yes, it is, Carolyn!
Catherine W. says
We rarely go out to eat, maybe once a month. Eating at home means healthier, cheaper meals and it’s SO difficult to go out with infants and toddlers.
Heather says
YES to all of that, Catherine! It is SOOOOO hard to go out with little ones those ages! Not worth it!
Mariana says
I only go out to eat on special dates
Heather says
nice!
Isa says
Less than once a month
Jessica says
Usually i do not eat out.
Heather says
So much cheaper and healthier!
Anne says
I don’t eat out on a weekly basis–maybe a couple of times a month. I much prefer to cook our meals and eat at home (although it is nice to be waited on sometimes!).
Angela Mason says
We go out to eat about 3 times a year. I love to cook.
Heather says
That’s great, Angela! It’s so much healthier and cheaper to eat at home!
Rust says
We’ll go out to eat about once a month.
Joan Leonard says
3 times per month
Elizabeth Robinson says
We don’t eat out. Once every couple of months we will call in our order, pick it up and eat it at home.
Heather says
It’s so much healthier and cheaper to do that, Elizabeth!
Ruth Brust says
I eat out about once per month or less
Heather says
You save so much money that way, Ruth!
ZoliswaZoliswa Blou says
Thank you
Zoliswa Blou says
all winners congratulations
Heather says
That was wonderful, Zoliswa! Thanks for entering and good luck!
Amanda Rauch says
My fiance and i used to go out to eat alot. I havent been out to eat in probably 6months
DeeAnn says
I only eat out when there is a special occasion.
Marc says
twice a week
Nina says
Per week? Zero. Per month? Maybe once, but more like once in 3-4 months….
J Baland says
We hardly ever go out to eat as we don’t eat bread or sugar and prefer to cook at home
javier madrid says
nice! specting this nice giveaway
Teresa Moore says
My daughter and I go out at least twice a week to eat.
Greg Harker says
Great tips!!
Laurence Price says
I go out about twice a week to eat. I prefer healthy places to eat because I am a vegetarian and I like to avoid fast food restaurants like Mcdonalds.
Heather says
I like healthy places too, Laurence! We aren’t vegetarian, but we make an effort to go places that use good ingredients.
Cassandra D says
I go out twice a week to eat.
Gregory Owens says
I eat out everyday!
Ahlam Charai says
Once a week
Sue E says
We are empty nesters. So we go out about twice a week to eat!
kevin says
not often, rarely.
Kelly m says
Once a week or less often!
sheila ressel says
We usually go out to eat once a week.
JASON JENNINGS, Sr. says
once a week
elizabeth miller says
We only go out to eat maybe once every 3 to 4 weeks. My husband got salmonella poisoning real bad in August when we ate out and was hospitalized for 6 days and lost the ability to walk from it as it developed into another condition that can come from salmonella called reiters. He then had to be out of work for 9 weeks from it once he came home so he has just started to be willing to try somewhere again.
Heather says
Oh Elizabeth – that sounds like a horrible experience for both of you. I am so sorry to hear about that. I hope your husband has recovered and is now able to walk again. I wouldn’t want to risk eating out after an experience like that either! I really hope you are both doing better now. Thanks for stopping by and I hope to see you again soon!
Debbie Welchert says
We hardly ever go out to eat. We bring a lot of take out food home about once or twice a week.
Suzana R says
Thanks for the tips! I would use this voucher wisely. Picking up food few times a month-pizza and similar, nothing bigger than that. Greetings! 🙂
Heather says
Hi Suzana! Thanks for stopping by! Hope the tips help!
Gina Gilpin says
We Go out at least once a week and i pick up food a couple times a week. There’s only 2 of us at home now. Saves me some time and money this way.
Tabitha says
We try to go out once each week!
rhonda miotke says
We go out once a week usually on the weekend. If I don’t feel like cooking I will order a pickup order during the week.
Bridgett Wilbur says
We go out to eat on the weekends with the kids.
khris says
I rarely go out these days because I went back to school and now on a very strict budget. Special occasions like birthdays or anniversaries, however, are a big deal and deserve a good old celebration out in town!
stacy reff says
We Don’t eat out. Often. Save for special occasions.
pu ye says
I rarely go out to eat because I need to watch my intake for health reasons.
Monique L.S. says
I don’t go out for food often, but we do order in 1-2 times a week.
Gary Black says
I’m lucky to get out twice a month…busy schedule
Nancy Bowers says
We rarely go out to eat unless it is for a special occasion. Sometimes we do a movie and a burger as a date.
Brian says
I rarely go out to eat because I need to watch my intake for health reasons. I enjoy cooking fish and pasta at home
Terri S says
I eat out very rarely. Maybe once or twice a month.
Kimberly Flickinger says
I rarely eat out unless it is a special event. I prefer to cook at home.
Valerie H says
We actually do not go out to eat at all….I either cook or pick up ready-made….thanks for asking and for the chance to win! 🙂
Heather says
Hi Valerie! Thanks so much for stopping by and entering! Good luck!
Erin Smith says
A lot less than we used to, but we are also buying less now too. We are down one teen now that he joined the army.
Heather says
Hi Erin! We haven’t reached teenage years yet, but if my 10 year old is any indication, the teen years involve a ton of food!
Del says
once or twice a month
Jennylyn Gross says
way to much about 2 to 3 times a week
shannon fowler says
On a typical week I don’t eat out. I tend to prefer making dinner rather than finding a restaurant.
Latanya says
2-3x a week
Angela Hendricks says
I go out to week once every week.
Germaine Harrison says
I don’t go out to eat. I cook pretty much every night. Sometimes we order pizza.
Scott Smith says
0, i dont waste money eating out. Home cooked is better food anyway.
Kareem Carzan says
Twice a week for lunch hour period.
Antoinette M says
Not even once per week. I prefer to cook at home.
BGT says
Possibly once or twice
Nigel Soper says
Possibly once or twice
Stephen D says
Once a week, at most.
kathy Persons says
Usually once a week or sometimes not at all~
Greg Nelson says
I like to cook, so we keep it at about once a week.
Linda Szymoniak says
Actually, I cook at home most of the time. I typically go to lunch with one of my daughters on Fridays and then maybe twice a month (at most) we go out to dinner or lunch on another day.
Kaitlin says
I rarely go out to eat, but we order in maybe 2x a month.
JC Nrolla says
I really enjoy ur channel
Heather says
Thanks! Thanks for stopping by!
Tracey L says
My family and I usually only eat out twice a month. We enjoy cooking and preparing meals together and also eating out can be costly!
Heather says
Yes, it really can be costly – and it adds up quick!
J. Mac Neal says
I dine out infrequently. I’d much rather save the money for healthier foods put together at home.
Heather says
I completely understand! Eating at home is so much healthier and cheaper!
ROBIN S. says
We usually go out to eat 2-3 times a week.
Kat says
I eat dinner out about 3 times per week.
Patricia C says
I go out to eat zero times per week, at least 1-2 times per month, though
Yona Williams says
I go out to eat (or get takeout) probably once a day on average.
AlexisB says
We go out to eat on average of once per week. Though we haven’t been in a while!
Heather says
Think of all the money you have saved!
Vanessa foster says
Maybe once a week.
Tara says
I go out to eat 2-3 times a week, unless I meal prep my lunch for work.
Helen says
We go out to eat maybe a couple times a month. We have had to cut back a lot, so we normally eat at home.
Sandy Klocinski says
0, occasionally 1 if I go to lunch with my sister
Elena says
I go out to eat twice a week
Steven Epstein says
we don’t go out to eat. We will usually order something in once a week .
Julie Barrett says
We eat out about 1 or 2 week. I would eat out every meal if I could afford it! Lol I can’t cook so the food isn’t too appetizing at home
Katie Bellamy says
We eat out about 2 times a week!
Clem says
per month, at least once
Barbara Riffe says
I eat out , maybe once or twice a month, usually when I do big shopping trips.
Kim Pincombe-Cole says
Now that our kids are out of the house, my husband & I go out for dinner at least 1-2 times a week.
Lynda Walls says
I never go out to eat on my own. I prefer to cook at home. It’s just too expensive. But if my boyfriend wants to go out I won’t argue with him! ?
Maelea Overton says
I eat out one to two times a week.
Terri Quick says
We eat out maybe once or twice a month.
MaryAnne JK says
a week? It’s more like a month and it’s usually once, maybe twice—one, I’m too good of a cook, two…the expense and three, having the time…so, I may suggest once or twice these fanominal Lebanese sandwiches, but usually, we never go out because even the sandwiches are for pick up and we eat at home.
Sam says
We hardly ever go out to eat – just too far away.
jennifer corrado says
Me and my family go out to eat at least once a week!
Darlene Schuller says
Maybe 0-1 times a week… really depends on the month/money/weather …
Giorgio Tulio Scampini says
Antes lo hacia una vez a la semana, luego una vez cada quince dias, en la actualidad ya no recuerdo cuando fue la ultima vez que sali a comer fuera de casa, ya es bastante dificil en mi pais comer en casa para darse el lujo de salir a comer en la calle, en un lujo que el 90% no podemos darnos
Heather says
Translation:
I used to do it once a week, then once every fifteen days, nowadays I do not remember when it was the last time I went out to eat, it is quite difficult in my country to eat at home to have the luxury of go out to eat on the street, in a luxury that 90% can not give us
Heather says
Thank you, Giorgio! Thanks for visiting! What country do you live in?
Brianna Cavins says
good tips
Samantha Montgomery says
Too many times when at work.
MM says
I go out to eat each working day. I eat at home on weekends.
Jessica w. says
We go out to eat once a week. We go out twice on a good week!
jberry says
Almost never. We’re big home cooks and can’t be bothered to spend money on sub par food quality.
Jennifer Belanger says
Once a week. Good luck to all
Anne Marie Carter says
I go out to eat two times a week.
Tammy iler says
2 to 3 times a week
Carol S says
My family and I eat out once or twice a week. Always on Fridays and sometimes on Saturdays too if it’s reasonable health wise.
Rebecca says
We usually go out once or twice a week.
stephanie walls says
This is so amazing! wow. i would love to win. followed on all social medias! love this page! yay!
Heather says
Awww, thanks Stephanie! I’m so glad you found us! Come back and visit often! Thanks for entering and good luck!!
l p says
less than once a week but I love going out for dinner. thanks
Linda says
I go out to eat maybe once every two weeks.
Tamra Gibson says
I haven’t been out to eat inside a restaurant in over 4 years. My health isn’t good but more importantly I have sever anxiety attacks. ;(
Heather W says
I get one freebie a week where I don’t cook dinner, and the kiddies and I order out
Onyinye Elochukwu says
I hardly go out to eat. I love to cook. Thanks
Jack B says
We only go out to eat probably once or twice a month.
Sarah Cool says
We eat out once a week but its usually taken home
Danielle Aguado says
I normally go out to dinner once a week
Denise Higgins says
I go out to eat one day a week
Eloise Carlson says
We go out to eat a couple times a week, maybe more when we are super busy with the kids and all of their activities!
Heather says
Oh boy do I understand that, Eloise! That’s where we are right now (plus our house is on the market, so we have to keep it super clean and often be gone at dinner time). Those kids activities are enough to wear out the parents sometimes!
Carla C says
I go out to eat once a week when I can afford to.
Christina Cohen says
I go out to eat once or twice a week, unless it’s a birthday then I celebrate all week! Lol
Kimberly R says
We eat out once or twice for the week.
Angelica says
I haven’t gone out to eat in over five years. LOL. I make every single meal at home because of dietary restrictions. (I’m on the autoimmune protocol, which is an offshoot of paleo and am super sensitive to cross contamination.)
Jenny says
Great tips for saving money on groceries. I need to use coupons more. Thanks for sharing at Merry Monday!
Wilma P says
I usually go out to eat once a week for lunch after church.
laurie damrose says
Twice a week is the max we go out to eat.
Tami Lewis says
We go out about 2x a week..we travel for drs. Appts
Phyllis Huebbe says
Mostly just once on a weekend and not very often
MPaula says
I live in rural Canada and very seldom eat out – I am vegetarian (40+ years). Thankfully I love to cook. Food shopping on-line is a blessing.
Heidi c. says
We don’t go out to eat very much – maybe once a month. We do order in, though, weekly or biweekly, depending on Mommy’s level of fatigue.
ghassan says
one time I do in friday almost.
Darlene Carbajal says
I only eat out either Saturday or Sunday. Sometimes both.
janet aycock says
i eat out once or twice a week
Cathy Balogh says
less than once a week
Renee Elbel says
Maybe once or twice usually on the weekends when my fiance is off work!
tammy ta says
I go out to eat on the weekends-both days!
Bobbiejo m Patten says
Less than once a week
sandra says
at least 3 times per week
Cindy Tran says
I eat out once or twice a week
Debbie Petch says
Only when I have coupons so it is about twice a week.
Helen Wawrejko says
Once a week
raymond kimmell says
we go out 3 times a week
Geri C says
It depends on the week, but usually once a week.
leisl gering says
I eat out twice a week.
Cheryl Chervitz says
We don’t have the money to go out much, maybe once a month to a cheap place. Or if I have a coupon for a place.
Scotty says
I used to buy McDonalds for lunch everyday at work but now-a-days we rarely eat out. Something like once per month.
Diana Corlett says
To be more specific and answer the question properly, only of shopping days do we go out to eat, so about twice a month.
Diana Corlett says
Usually only go out to eat for lunch on shopping days.
Marci says
We go out to eat once a week
Patrick Siu says
2-3 times a week
denise low says
We go out to eat mainly on the weekend. Thank you for your tips.
Barbara Montag says
I go out to eat about once a week.
thank you
Jeanne Coulombe says
We go out to eat maybe r times year when traveling. I woukd rather cook at home I like to feed my family healthy meals.
Gary S says
We don’t go out every week but try to at least every other week.
Sonya Allstun says
Once if money allows but most the time it is about twice a month
Tracy Robertson says
I eat out 3 or 4 times a week. Its usually fast food because that’s all I can do when I’m working a 12 hour day.
Rachel C. says
We don’t go out to eat that often. We live in a town with a few restaurants, but they all seem to serve the same boring, uninspired food. I would rather create amazing ethnic dishes at home instead.
Angelica Dimeo says
We go out once or twice a week
Brenna M says
Mmmm…depends on what’s going on. Maybe 0-3 times per week.
Gabrielle says
We only go out to eat about once a month, if that.
Linda Brennan says
I do surveys for Denny’s gift cards so we go out to eat a few times a month!
jennifer s says
We only go out to eat once a month at most. We prefer preparing our own meals at home so we know what we’re eating.
Rae Mun Lai says
I never go out to eat 🙂
Cathy French says
We rarely go out to eat. We do however order in pizza or subs about once a week.
Kathryn Mackey says
We do not go out to eat much because I like to eat at home.
Julie Barrett says
I love eating out but because of my health I don’t get out of the house often. We usually get delivery or fast food about once a week or so.
Barrie says
Hubby and I eat out one to two times a week. I don’t mind cooking but hate making a meal plan. lol
Jodi W says
Not a lot anymore, just on special occasions, maybe few times a year
wendy hutton says
we rarely eat out maybe once a month we go out for breakfast
alena svetelska says
we barely go out…maybe once a month…
Christina Englesakis says
We go out to eat as few times as possible. I love cooking so making dinner for me is not a problem. Also, we find some restaurant foods too salty now that we’ve been eating salt-free for some time. I really don’t miss eating out at all, and I would guess we eat out maybe once a month.
Tonya Tipton says
None, we don’t go out and eat anymore, we eat all our meals at home, we do a lot of cooking.
Jaclyn Mercer says
We usually go out to eat twice per week. Once after church with my mother in law and another time asa a family, though we often grab takeout because our children are 2 and 5.
Nathalie Lebeau says
We try to limit going out to eat to about once a month. It’s too expensive and I enjoy cooking at home.
Bobbie says
we eat out about once a month
DENISE HREHORUK says
We have extremely limited funds, so we’re lucky if we get to treat ourselves once a month. Besides we love cooking and creating wonderful healthy dishes ourselves!
petra says
I normally do not go out to eat. I like to cook and if I’m not in the mood, I’m great at ordering a pizza. lol.
I really like the tips above! Thank you!
JASON JENNINGS, Sr. says
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Christy Peeples DuBois says
How many times I go out to eat during a week depends on what I have going on during the week. If I have dr’s appointments or other appointments I will usually grab a meal out. Sometimes I will have another appointment during the week and have another meal out. Though there are many weeks when I do not have appointments that I eat in all week. Thetefore I will say twice monthly. Four times monthly max.
Tiffany Tisdale says
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Tara Z says
We go out to eat about 3 times a week, but we eat at “budget friendly” places.
Alisa E says
Probably about every two or three months, but mostly on family birthdays.
Rajee Pandi says
once a week
Ashley says
Anywhere from 0-2 times a week generally!
Stephanie Shipley says
We eat out about once or twice a month.
al says
once.
Tiffany dayton says
We don’t go out to eat . We go get it and bring it back to eat. We do this at least twice a week.
Robyn Bellefleur says
We go out to eat once a week, usually.
Amy Heffernan says
We go out to eat at least once a week!
Jan says
Average twice a week
Chris L says
We normally do not go out to eat more than once a month.
Roydel says
At least once a week
Sandra Beeman says
I would have to say zero times in a week. It is more like every 2-3 weeks that I dine outside my home!
Heather Swanson says
Twice a month
Natalie says
I usually go out to eat one to two times a week.
Leanne Davis says
We go out to eat maybe once a week or take out . Try not to though . Awesome article , thanks for the tips .
Rachel says
I go out to eat once a week.
Gwendolyn Jordan says
3 or more days a week
Stephanie Z says
We maybe go out to eat once a month.
Susan P. says
We usually eat at home 7 days a week but once or twice a month will go out to eat for a birthday or special event.
Erin N says
I only eat out probably once every 1-2 weeks. I love eating out, but it can get expensive!
Rebecca w says
We maybe eat out once or twice a week for lunch. I like to cook, so most of the time I cook dinner for our family.
Ellie Wright says
Usually twice a week.
william causey says
maybe once a month
Margaret Smith says
About once every other week.
Kari Barone says
Zero times a week. We may go out with a friend or friends, once a year.
Kim says
once a month for me.
megan johnson says
we order in about 2x/w and go out at least once.
Piroska says
We eat out (sometimes take-out) once a week. Still too often.
Carolle H says
Only go out to eat when we have friends over and when we are on vacations
Lindsay A. says
We don’t currently go out to eat because of budget constraints. Awesome tips, thanks! 😀 I would also add another CHEAP protein suggestion: TVP (textured vegetable protein)! A quarter cup dry has 12g protein, & I’ll often add 1/2 cup to soup or stew! It can be purchased from bulk bins at grocery stores, as well as packaged.
Heather says
You’re right, Lindsay! I completely forgot about TVP! I used to use it to make tacos but haven’t done that in several years! I’ll have to do that again!
janine a says
less than once a week, maybe once every two weeks i would say
Darren Scrubb says
I go out to eat once per week.
patricia caradonna says
We usually go out to eat once a week.
Calvin says
It’s rare but sometimes 1-2 times a week. Sometimes buy store bought food.
Molli Taylor says
we dont really eat out often at all, maybe once or twice a month?
Mary W says
We don’t go out to eat as a family. Sometimes one of us grabs lunch with a friend now and then. I cook all the meals at home and we take leftovers to work for lunch or school.
Judith VanAlphen says
Never unless I am traveling
BlackAsphodel says
I never go out to eat.
sue r says
Once at the most. Ideally we try to not go out to eat more than once or twice a month. I pack my lunches and make my own coffee. I love to cook and freeze.
Darla Peduzzi says
We usually go out once or twice a week.
Marlene v says
We usually only go out to eat once a month
connie danielson says
I can’t afford to go to eat at all!
Veronica Lee says
We eat out every weekend.
SHAYNA says
WE OUT MAYBE ONCE A WEEK 🙂
Judy Thomas says
We are on a limited budget so don’t eat out very often. Maybe once every 2 or 3 months.
Kelly D says
In the warmer months we go out once a week. In the winter, it is more like once a month.
Karley Moore says
We eat out 8-10 times a week when you consider breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I use a lot of coupons though.
Carol G says
I go out probably once every two weeks.
Michele T says
I rarely eat out anymore. I used to eat lunch out every day, but when I realized how much money I could save, and still have a variety of choices, I started bringing my lunch. My husband cooks dinners, and honestly his cooking is better than most restaurants, so I prefer to eat dinner at home. I still sometimes splurge for breakfast a few times a month, but the calories are insane, so I usually do a healthy home breakfast.
Wendy Williams says
I don’t go out anymore. I cook and control my salt and fat.
And I’m looking better for it!
FONG YAT SENG says
i go out 7 days a week . These tips helps .
Katherine Tino says
Less than I’d like to…probably, once.
Sharone Dawson says
Definitely twice per week
Sharone Dawson says
Twice a week
Jeffrey says
In a typical week, perhaps once a week.
Mindy @ The Frugal Mama says
Great tips ladies! We also do “meatless” dishes twice a week and it saves a TON of money. I usually make breakfast for dinner and then a vegetarian dinner. And #6 is SO true! Eat up those free samples! Shopping on an empty stomach is one of the worst money traps.
Debbie P says
Thanks for the great tips for saving money grocery shopping!
Debbie P says
I go out to eat once a week if I am lucky.
Lindsay says
LOVE these tips, Heather!!!! Can’t wait to try some of the ones I haven’t done yet!!!