Groceries you're wasting your money on

[moosmom]

I'm on a very tight budget. When I need staples such as cleaning stuff, paper towels, I go to the "Dollar Store" A lot cheaper. I make my own glass cleaner with ammonia. That's all Windex is, ammonia and coloring. Sometimes my daughter and I will go to Sam's Club and split a big order. I haven't eaten red meat in over two months. I try to buy Morningstar Farms meatless grillers whenever they're on sale too, cuz they can be expensive ($6.99/box).

As far as other groceries like chicken, shrimpies (for Bartie) coffee creamer and stuff, I shop at either Aldis, or Shop Rite (they have senior day, 5% off your entire order on Tuesdays). I spare no expense when it comes to my cats though. I have two cat fountains with filters. I was finding that the replacement filters were expensive. So I went to the pet store and got a container for charcoal that they use in fish tank filters. I simply replace the charcoal in the filter. MUCH cheaper!!

I do not drink soda at all. I drink ice water. Better for you and costs nothing.

[pomtzu]

I spend on the average of $200-250 per month - and that doesn't include Myndi's prescription food. I try to buy store brands whenever possible, tho some of those items just don't cut it, and I will buy a favorite major brand. Cleaning products and paper goods really jack the bill up when I need to purchase those. I always buy my meat, eggs, butter, vitamins, and a few other things at Sam's, since they are so much cheaper.