I’m proud of myself, damnit!
May 13, 2008 
The truth is….I haven’t managed to shave as much off our grocery bills as I would like…but there is a big factor working against me…..wait for it….I know, you’re feeling it too….the price of food is ever-increasing!
How am I supposed to cut $30 off our weekly grocery bill if the increase is more than $20? I have to admit, it is making me crazy. Crazy that I can follow all of the ‘cutting your grocery bill’ tips I’ve managed to unearth (1. use coupons, 2. skip the pre-packaged/pre-cut stuff – it is highly over priced, 3. try some store brands, 4. stick to the outer limits of the store for the fresh fruits and veggies, 5. try out Aldi’s or a warehouse store) and still not cut that much off…..why, you ask? Because all of the foods are more expensive.
So, you know what? I’m going to say it….I’m proud of myself! In a time when grocery bills are skyrocketing…I’m managing to keep us from paying more. I may not be saving a lot, but damnit, I’m saving some (and our grocery bill hasn’t increased….that has to count for something!)
I’ve been shocked, too, by the rising cost of groceries. It seemed to happen so fast! I try to look at coupons as cash in hand, you just have to be willing to spend the time to find, clip and organize them. Sounds easy, but with a full-time job and a one-year old climber, I can never find the time! Good for you for making the effort! It is definitely worth it in these days of crazy inflation!