tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926184453692387624.post2423429556823409948..comments2023-05-10T01:09:13.175-07:00Comments on A Year of Simple Living: Groceries...Simple Livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14902317286620203529noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926184453692387624.post-24617343667999155022007-08-10T06:57:00.000-07:002007-08-10T06:57:00.000-07:00I just started this four weeks ago (inspired by yo...I just started this four weeks ago (inspired by you!) - but I plan our meals for the whole week and then shop two times a week - once isn't enough since who wants hamburger buns that are six days old? But the written plan that inclues the side dishes - veggies, fruit, pasta salads is working really well. I am so nervous about going back to work after maternity leave and still having the time and energy to stick to our budget - $600 a month for groceries plus $80 for Tall House, Double Cup's monthly costco run. We'll have to inspire each other and share meal plans!pdxkatiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18114211334939834128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926184453692387624.post-59035575064149536402007-08-10T06:13:00.000-07:002007-08-10T06:13:00.000-07:00Our budget includes space for toiletries (like hai...Our budget includes space for toiletries (like hair products, first aid) and one for household products (tp, cleaning stuff, kleenex, etc).<BR/><BR/>Our family of 4 (2 boys) spends about $600 per month on groceries in the Seattle Area. We do a lot of shopping at Costco (my friends have dubbed me the Costco Queen). If you find Costco portions too big, you can always find a friend to split items with. It helps a lot. They carry a lot of organic items, which are important to me, and have really good prices. Also, I make menu plans for the week every Sunday, shop for those menus, and stick to them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926184453692387624.post-51180725891301032522007-08-07T22:58:00.000-07:002007-08-07T22:58:00.000-07:00Diapers, no way! Our kiddo has his own category an...Diapers, no way! Our kiddo has his own category and that is where all his expenses go. Diapers, wipes, classes, clothes, etc. <BR/><BR/>I do lump the basics into Groceries; t.p, paper towels, food, wine, etc. <BR/><BR/>We will have to compare notes. I am always looking for ways to save in both Dining and Groceries. We do grill a lot and that is helpful. I do well when I pre-plan for a few days, otherwise we go out or get something to eat at home. And then the cycle begins...<BR/><BR/>Last time we were at Justa Pasta for the 3 of us it was over $60! (I think I needed wine that night!)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926184453692387624.post-61959972377561307742007-08-07T22:32:00.000-07:002007-08-07T22:32:00.000-07:00Ha ha! 1 cantalope in Japan costs $30. Yes, you ...Ha ha! 1 cantalope in Japan costs $30. Yes, you read that right. You can even buy more expensive, like up to $80 without looking too hard! They don't even sell whole watermelons--a 1/4 watermelon is around $10. And these are not spectacular melons. They look pretty ordinary to me. Maybe they taste good. I haven't tried them!kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01520888670074375083noreply@blogger.com