Practical Strategies for Reducing Your Food Bill
Ideas on how to save money on your food bill.
I come from a long line of cheap women who needed to be frugal.
Frugal is not a word you hear very often. But it’s a word that came to mind when the last trip to the grocery store about killed me.
Most single mothers face financial difficulties; here is an article that may help if your finances are particularly challenging. It’s a place to start.
How to save money on food, Single Mom Out West
We need to learn strategies that help us become frugal.
Most of the women in my family had large families and came from farming communities. Frugality wasn’t a choice; it was a way of life.
They sewed their own clothes, canned the food from their gardens, and rarely spent money. The food items they bought were things their farms did not produce.
I’ve been thinking about this for the last few years, especially as my grocery bill has increased. Watching hard-earned money slip through my fingers to purchase overpriced food is painful.
It’s time to relearn lessons in frugality.
America may be the land of plenty, but the “plenty” is breaking the bank. And it’s time to rethink how to decrease the amount we spend on food.

Evaluate what you are buying.
Carefully consider what you are spending money on. There may be a few things you don’t need, and there may be some things you can use a cheaper or generic brand for.
There may be an online option that is less expensive.
Buying in bulk is also an option.
Review your grocery and food bills; you may be surprised at how many items you can change or eliminate.
Consider ways to further reduce your food bill.
Most of us have access to options, including hunting, fishing, gardening, foraging, and raising a few chickens.
Extensive gardens were common, and people did not rely solely on grocery stores for their food. This article can help you get started.
https://www.singlemomoutwest.com/simple-steps-to-start-a-garden/
Being skilled in canning and freezing was how frugal women in the past survived and thrived!
Selecting one or more of these options can significantly reduce your food bill.
It’s also a great idea to learn these skills in case of a food shortage or supply chain delays.
Growing up, it was commonplace for the women in my family to gather berries for jam.
We also hunted and cut up deer meat to place in the freezer. Fishing also meant that there were fish in the freezer.
Learning these skills and passing them on to our children makes us more independent.
Going to the store may be easier, but we are paying for convenience. Thinking outside the box can help us save money on food.
It is healthier, and we get to explore God’s creation outside!

Save going out to eat for special occasions.
As previously mentioned, I tend to err on the frugal side. Spending a considerable amount of money on food is painful for me, but there are times when a special treat is just what everyone needs!
My kids know that we only go out to eat as a special treat. And I think that’s the way it should be. It’s healthier to cook at home. And the budget thanks me as well.
This doesn’t mean you can’t pack a few sandwiches for a special picnic! My folks would grab a loaf of bread and a pack of salami and create a picnic on the radiator!
This book makes you reevaluate almost everything you spend money on. Not just groceries. It deserves a place on your bookshelf!