I don't know for sure, but the one thing I don't remember seeing mentioned is coupons. I don't mess with them except the ones Kroger mails to you. When I do use the ones from Kroger, I get some good savings. If you want to take the time and energy, you probably can save pretty good using coupons. If you pull the coupon box out in front of me in line though, I am changing lines. Don't be offended.

I don't know for sure, but the one thing I don't remember seeing mentioned is coupons. I don't mess with them except the ones Kroger mails to you. When I do use the ones from Kroger, I get some good savings. If you want to take the time and energy, you probably can save pretty good using coupons. If you pull the coupon box out in front of me in line though, I am changing lines. Don't be offended.

I know exactly what you are talking about. I pull my coupons as I place in the cart so I'm all set to hand to the cashier. But still, if I hand her a wad of 20 plus coupons, she still has to scan each one, and I always feel bad for the people in line behind me.

I used coupons back in the day and it was an arduous process that I abhorred. And except things like paper goods, most coupons were for things I rarely used, box meals, frozen meals and the like.

I used coupons back in the day and it was an arduous process that I abhorred. And except things like paper goods, most coupons were for things I rarely used, box meals, frozen meals and the like.

 

If you use your Kroger card, Kroger will send you coupons on items you buy. They are making it pretty easy. Those are the ones I use, when I don't forget and leave them at home. :ohbrother:

And if you have a smart phone, you can download Kroger app and load ecoupons on your card. No pulling out coupons, buy it and discount comes right off.

You could also save money by getting all your condiments and sugars at fast food restaurants. Just stop in and pick up a couple hundred packets

 

If you use your Kroger card, Kroger will send you coupons on items you buy. They are making it pretty easy. Those are the ones I use, when I don't forget and leave them at home. :ohbrother:

 

The closest Kroger to me now is about 30 miles away. I'm at the mercy of IGA and Wal-Mart now. I usually IGA it. They have 5 for $20 meat deals.

You could also save money by getting all your condiments and sugars at fast food restaurants. Just stop in and pick up a couple hundred packets

 

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On most Fridays, I eat lunch in an Army hospital cafeteria. Yesterday I had potato-encrusted cod, noodles, squash, and a bottle of water for an even $5. Depending on the entrees, the total is often below $5 and never more than about $6.50. Some weeks they serve grilled salmon or baked catfish. If you live or work near a military base, it is worth checking out the options available there if you are on a tight budget.

On most Fridays, I eat lunch in an Army hospital cafeteria. Yesterday I had potato-encrusted cod, noodles, squash, and a bottle of water for an even $5. Depending on the entrees, the total is often below $5 and never more than about $6.50. Some weeks they serve grilled salmon or baked catfish. If you live or work near a military base, it is worth checking out the options available there if you are on a tight budget.

Thanksgiving dinner in the Mess Hall was an inexpensive and delicious way to feed a family of 8. Plus everyone there is far away from family--so that's your family for the day.

The closest Kroger to me now is about 30 miles away. I'm at the mercy of IGA and Wal-Mart now. I usually IGA it. They have 5 for $20 meat deals.

 

Stop at one on the way home for work. You probably drive by 3 or 4 Kroger stores on that commute.

 

Stop at one on the way home for work. You probably drive by 3 or 4 Kroger stores on that commute.

 

No. Really. I don't.

On most Fridays, I eat lunch in an Army hospital cafeteria. Yesterday I had potato-encrusted cod, noodles, squash, and a bottle of water for an even $5. Depending on the entrees, the total is often below $5 and never more than about $6.50. Some weeks they serve grilled salmon or baked catfish. If you live or work near a military base, it is worth checking out the options available there if you are on a tight budget.

So you're saying part of the solution is to tap the largesse of Uncle Sam? Hmmm.

So you're saying part of the solution is to tap the largesse of Uncle Sam? Hmmm.

Like so many Obama voters? :lol2:

 

Actually, the cafeteria where I sometimes eat on base is operated by a contractor. When I eat there, I pay full price. Army personnel pay a subsidized rate.

 

Nice try at taking a personal shot at me, but is it not a bit hypocritical for any two-time Obama voter to criticize somebody for looking to mooch off U.S. taxpayers? Is that not a large part of the Obama platform - create millions of additional government dependents that will vote for more left wing socialists?

This is not the political forum. Lay off the politics or feel free to start a thread in the correct forum. This original poster wants ideas on how to reduce his food budget, not political back and forth.