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You save a lot of money on groceries because you don't have to buy stuff you don't use. For example, I don't drink milk. I've never liked it much and I eat my cereal dry or with yogurt (I don't even buy cereal, my mom will usually send me home with some). I really think milk is competing with gas to see who can have the higher price per gallon!! So that really saves on my grocery bill.
I also don't buy eggs. I don't have time in the morning to cook omelets and I don't bake (you get too many portions for just one person)-so I don't need them.
I don't buy fresh veggies. I know I shouldn't but I don't eat vegetables enough to use them before they are bad. I buy frozen or canned, something that can last longer.
I don't buy paper towels. I use a towel in the bathroom to dry my hands and after cooking I wipe down the counters with a bleach-wipe. So I honestly don't need them.
Bread-I don't eat it often enough and the loaf goes bad. So I buy fridge biscuits and put them in ziploc bags. They last a longer time and I can bake one or two as needed
These few things save me a lot of money. When I first lived on my own I felt the need to buy all these groceries because that's what you were supposed to have. But if you don't use them---why bother?! I am now able to spend money on stuff I actually use: different cheeses, chicken breasts, fresh fruit and pizza (I have an addiction to take and bake pizza!).Labels: food |
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We don't buy fresh veggies much either. Sometimes we get carrots, lettuce, or celery but almost everything else is canned or frozen. Less prep and lasts longer. It's a win-win for us.
And it's great that you get to buy treats by being wise with your cash and not buying stuff you won't use and will just end up tossing.
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Name: Renee
Home: United States
About Me: I'm 22
I like to read non fiction
I love politics
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I pay too much for purses
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posted by Renee at 
We don't buy fresh veggies much either. Sometimes we get carrots, lettuce, or celery but almost everything else is canned or frozen. Less prep and lasts longer. It's a win-win for us.
And it's great that you get to buy treats by being wise with your cash and not buying stuff you won't use and will just end up tossing.