tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055330933900013377.post1577961424479463424..comments2024-03-12T00:33:24.839-07:00Comments on Homemaking on the Homestead: Grocery Haul for Two and My 26 Week Average and Questions! :)Crystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00621490444516696992noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055330933900013377.post-71424363454358406182018-10-19T12:41:25.826-07:002018-10-19T12:41:25.826-07:00Hi Latosha! That is very good! Thank you for the...Hi Latosha! That is very good! Thank you for the comment and sharing your budget info! Crystal Crystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00621490444516696992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055330933900013377.post-71877981384565136432018-10-19T12:40:16.592-07:002018-10-19T12:40:16.592-07:00Hi Bernice, that is very good for the 2 of you. I...Hi Bernice, that is very good for the 2 of you. I love shopping at Costco. You can get some great deals there. Thank you for taking the time to share, I appreciate it! <br />CrystalCrystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00621490444516696992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055330933900013377.post-59855343114482791612018-10-19T12:38:12.652-07:002018-10-19T12:38:12.652-07:00Wow! That is amazing Sandy! I'm very impress...Wow! That is amazing Sandy! I'm very impressed. I would love to see your menu :), and get some ideas. I think you are doing amazing on your grocery budget! Thank you for sharing! <br />Crystal Crystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00621490444516696992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055330933900013377.post-90072893021690402012018-10-19T12:36:48.930-07:002018-10-19T12:36:48.930-07:00That sounds pretty good to me for 3 people. You&#...That sounds pretty good to me for 3 people. You're doing great. I like to see the differences and similarities as well. Thanks for the comment! <br />Crystal Crystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00621490444516696992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055330933900013377.post-73943844213949197642018-10-19T12:35:07.628-07:002018-10-19T12:35:07.628-07:00Hi Alice! I so can relate to the fluctuating groce...Hi Alice! I so can relate to the fluctuating grocery bills. Ours are getting a little more evened out now that everyone is on their own. But then I have them all here suddenly I'm going from feeding 2 to feeding 20 or more! I definitely see the budget soar at those times. I also do the pantry/freezer challenge at the beginning of the year. And yes, like you, I'm not as cautious as I once was due to the fact I don't have to be. I think of it as the seasons of life! :) <br />Crystal Crystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00621490444516696992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055330933900013377.post-84976520842653795012018-10-19T12:31:22.762-07:002018-10-19T12:31:22.762-07:00That is great on your monthly bill! I miss my chic...That is great on your monthly bill! I miss my chickens and garden. Soon I hope to have them again. It is a help on the grocery costs. <br /><br />CrystalCrystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00621490444516696992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055330933900013377.post-26969226583991550012018-10-05T13:42:13.152-07:002018-10-05T13:42:13.152-07:00My husband and I are empty nesters and we spend $1...My husband and I are empty nesters and we spend $100 weekly. This includes health and beauty items and paper products.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08181851772154709044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055330933900013377.post-64360662561598934292018-10-05T12:51:57.052-07:002018-10-05T12:51:57.052-07:00Hi
I do most of my shopping once a month at Costco...Hi<br />I do most of my shopping once a month at Costco,getting all of my meat,frozen products like vegetables, fish, etc, dairy products,, cereals,snacks, can goods and all paper, and cleaning products, the total averages around <br />$300-350, then set aside $100 for whatever else might be needed, usually fresh produce.<br />We live on Social Security, <br />There is only the 2 of us, we have raised 5 kids.<br /><br />Bernicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14792963039328467845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055330933900013377.post-2113204562618408042018-10-05T10:56:40.331-07:002018-10-05T10:56:40.331-07:00I just did my nine month totals. We have averaged...I just did my nine month totals. We have averaged 186.81 / month for groceries and 55.82/ month for eating. Together, that means we average 243.65 / month. And about $4.02 / day/ person since I am feeding two people. This is for food only and does not include non food items. We are not vegetarian and eat meat daily. I maintain a stockpile and shop sales to keep it full. We do not garden. My budget is flexible to take advantage is sales. But, I try to never go over $361/ month which is the government's thrifty level for food for two people.Frugal in the USAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14378893788109034092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055330933900013377.post-88446545157788325632018-10-05T10:21:24.733-07:002018-10-05T10:21:24.733-07:00We hav e spent the same on groceris for the last 1...We hav e spent the same on groceris for the last 15 yeas, I get 120 dollars cash for 2 weeks. and on occasion some of my money covers some more or hubby might help if I am shopping with him. I used to feed 5 people now feeding 3. . We cook one main meal a day. Snacks and hubby takes care of his lunch unless he takes something from home which is rare.<br />So if you average it, I spend 500 bucks a month, rounding up. for 3 people. We want for nothing. Thanks for asking, It is awsome to see how you shop and see how different or similar we are.<br />RebeccaHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16648601121713904969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055330933900013377.post-37183947996761357702018-10-05T08:57:49.345-07:002018-10-05T08:57:49.345-07:00Hi Crystal,
My monthly totals vary a bit each mon...Hi Crystal,<br /><br />My monthly totals vary a bit each month. We have the two adults and one child 50% of the time. He works out of town and takes all meals with him. His work is 12 hour days on Fri., Sat., and Sun. so he takes three breakfasts, three lunches, and three suppers. He takes care of breakfast and lunch and I always make frozen meals out of leftovers any time I have any.<br /><br />Then we have two daughters who live out of state and one is even out of the country but they both come home during Christmas and summers. So my budget is 2 1/2 people most of the time and 4 to 5 for about 12 weeks of the year. <br /><br />My budget is also broken up into categories for groceries, health and beauty, cat, prescriptions and medicine, and misc. I typically hover around $500 to $550 per month but it increases during summer and Christmas. It also decreases right after the New Year and late summer. After the New Year I challenge myself to do pantry/freezer usage and summer I have a lot of home grown veggies so I tend to buy less in general.<br /><br />Tips? I am probably not much of a cautious spender as I used to be because I don't have to be anymore. The kids are grown and pretty self sufficient so I don't have to make meals for them so much anymore. They can buy and make their own meals when they are home or I'll include them if they tell me they will be present for a meal. I still like good deals but I don't need a lot of anything anymore. I do like a generous pantry and freezer so I don't have to run out and buy a single item either.<br /><br />AliceAlicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12660543650879805736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055330933900013377.post-43536457449598624322018-10-05T06:58:13.980-07:002018-10-05T06:58:13.980-07:00I spent $293 this month. That includes pet food an...I spent $293 this month. That includes pet food and house supplies. There are 3 adults in my household. We have our own eggs, garden veggies, herbs, some fruits that I can or freeze. I cook from scratch 3 meals a day. Try to keep my monthly bill at $350 or below. We are buying milk right now as the goats are dried off till they kid.Hidden Haven Homesteadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00678859491656051958noreply@blogger.com