Cut Your Grocery Bill in Half

Cut Your Grocery Bill in Half with America's Cheapest Family - by Steve and Annette Economides

This book is an easy read with simple, executable steps anyone can take to see significant savings in their grocery bill. Imagine having an extra $250 a month in your pocket. Would that provide some relief from the difficult economic times we’re experiencing? You bet it would!

The Economides give you a roadmap to success that I found very practical. For me and my family the biggest learning was to have a plan. Take the time up front to plan out your family’s meals, which allows you to shop strategically. The key is avoiding “impulse buys.”

My wife and I have noticed when we don’t have a plan to follow the “impulse buy” trigger is alive and well. We end up with a cart full of food and spend way more than we planned. Follow their 5-Step process to setting up a plan for your family and you’ll be well on your way to cutting your grocery bill in half.

There are other tips on purchasing in bulk, how to make wise buys in produce and eggs, what to look for with your meat purchases and a lot more. They provide a short list of the different cuts of meats and how they can be used in meals, which is a huge help in meal planning.

If you think this book is all about couponing to cut your grocery bill you’ll be surprised…it’s not. Don’t get me wrong though, they spend a whole chapter talking about coupons and the value they provide as well as how to use them strategically. This is not the extreme couponing that has become very popular.

Meal time is family time and the Economides provide valuable insights in how to make this sacred time a moment to build lasting memories.

This is a book anyone can use and see some kind of savings in their pocketbook. I appreciated their easy style of writing, which makes for easy reading. The well organized chapters, provided great summaries at the end based on your level of frugality: timid mouse, wise owl, or amazing ant.

My daughter-in-law found the book laying on the counter and is now reading it. She asked me if it works and I told her it worked for us!

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