{"id":1030,"date":"2021-12-30T21:04:37","date_gmt":"2021-12-30T21:04:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lendnation.com\/6-ways-to-save-money-on-food-and-groceries\/"},"modified":"2025-07-30T14:17:33","modified_gmt":"2025-07-30T14:17:33","slug":"6-ways-to-save-money-on-food-and-groceries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lendnation.com\/blog\/article\/6-ways-to-save-money-on-food-and-groceries\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Ways to Save Money on Food and Groceries"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<article class=\"wp-block-group alignfull p-post-single is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<header class=\"wp-block-group alignfull p-post-single-hero is-style-theme-subtle-light has-backgrounds-subtle-light-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer is-style-spacing-80\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center l-container is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-column-is-layout-1f86b309 wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group p-post-single-hero__content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a4fd459e wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div style=\"text-transform:uppercase; margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);\" class=\"theme-color-secondary t-date wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2021-12-30T21:04:37+00:00\">December, 2021<\/time><\/div>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-post-title has-display-x-large-font-size\">6 Ways to Save Money on Food and Groceries<\/h1>\n\n<div style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:0\" class=\"taxonomy-category wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lendnation.com\/blog\/article\/category\/budgeting\/\" rel=\"tag\" class=\"cat-item\"><i class=\"cat-item__color cat-item__color--green\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><span class=\"cat-item__label\">Budgeting<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-column-is-layout-a209ae40 wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group p-post-single-hero__media has-global-padding is-content-justification-center is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-587a7eb1 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><figure style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;\" class=\"is-style-image-featured s-aspect-ratio-1-1 wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lendnation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/shutterstock_299082896.jpg?w=1024\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lendnation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/shutterstock_299082896.jpg 5760w, https:\/\/www.lendnation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/shutterstock_299082896.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/www.lendnation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/shutterstock_299082896.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/www.lendnation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/shutterstock_299082896.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/www.lendnation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/shutterstock_299082896.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/www.lendnation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/shutterstock_299082896.jpg?resize=2048,1365 2048w, https:\/\/www.lendnation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/shutterstock_299082896.jpg?resize=1619,1080 1619w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer is-style-spacing-80\"><\/div>\n<\/header>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group p-post-single-body has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer is-style-spacing-80\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve all been there. Those late night delivery orders or grabbing extra items at the grocery store can quickly add up leading to overspending on food &#8211; sometimes way more than we realize.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Studies show Americans\u2019 spend on groceries has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prnewswire.com\/news-releases\/american-consumers-average-weekly-grocery-spending-increased-by-17-during-the-pandemic-despite-fewer-trips-301151527.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">increased by 17%<\/a>&nbsp;since the start of the pandemic. And while it\u2019s unclear whether this is due to \u201cpanic buying\u201d or just families enjoying more meals at home, one thing is for certain: most of us may find ourselves spending a lot more on food these days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you find your budget suffering under increased food and grocery expenses, we\u2019ve got some useful tips to help you save more on those purchases to get your spending back on the right track.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-develop-a-meal-plan\">Develop a Meal Plan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re not already in the habit of setting up a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.budgetbytes.com\/meal-planning-101-how-to-make-a-meal-plan-that-works-for-you\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">weekly meal plan<\/a>, now is the time to start! These can help you plan your meals more efficiently and make cooking more budget friendly as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can find a wealth of affordable, easy recipes online, or you can opt for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mysubscriptionaddiction.com\/meal-planning-service-apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pre-made meal plan<\/a>&nbsp;that includes ready-made grocery lists and easy-to-make recipes to help you shop more effectively. This is also a great way to repurpose leftovers from at least one meal every week to minimize overspending on your food and grocery budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you\u2019re creating your meal plan, align your meal choices around ingredients you already have in your pantry, what\u2019s in season, and what\u2019s currently on sale. This helps eliminate buying unnecessary items saving you even more money while out grocery shopping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-avoid-impulse-buying\">Avoid Impulse Buying<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Perhaps the biggest threat to any food and grocery budget is impulse buying. Whenever possible, avoid any situations where you know temptation cannot be avoided. For instance, if you\u2019re tempted to eat junk food, stay away from fast-food restaurants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Online grocery shopping is a great tool for avoiding in-store temptations when, you can\u2019t grab candy or gum in the checkout aisle just because it looks good to you in that moment. You can avoid going down the snack or baked-goods aisles of the supermarket or any aisles that may tempt you. By shopping entirely online, you remove the opportunity for impulse buys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another important rule for avoiding impulse buying is to avoid grocery shopping all together when you are hungry. We tend to make poor decisions when we\u2019re hungry \u2013 plus, if you\u2019re in a store surrounded by food, it\u2019s going to be hard to resist any item that\u2019s not on your grocery list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is also why it\u2019s great to always shop with a list. Creating a shopping list helps you calculate what you\u2019ll spend, which in turn helps you with planning and encourages you not to overspend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-stick-to-your-budget-by-paying-cash\">Stick to Your Budget by Paying Cash<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can further save money by setting aside your weekly grocery allowance in cash. This will allow you to see exactly how much you\u2019ve already spent and how much you have left for the week. You can\u2019t go over your credit limit when you\u2019re paying in cash. What a great way to stay in budget!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re not a fan of cash, you could load your grocery money entirely onto a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insightcards.com\/prepaid-card\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">prepaid debit card<\/a>&nbsp;and use that instead. You get to use it as if it is cash, without having to worry about any loose change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-go-generic\">Go Generic<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It doesn\u2019t always pay to buy the name brand. Often, the generic store brand is just as high quality as the name brands, but they cost significantly less. Granted, there are some things that you won\u2019t want to settle on. But with basics like household items, pantry staples and canned goods, buying generic will save you money while giving you an almost identical product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-make-eating-out-a-treat\">Make Eating Out a Treat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A recent study shows that it\u2019s nearly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/priceonomics\/2018\/07\/10\/heres-how-much-money-do-you-save-by-cooking-at-home\/?sh=f43e95c35e54\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">5 times more expensive<\/a>&nbsp;to eat out than to make a meal at home. That means for every dinner you eat out; you could be cooking an entire week\u2019s worth of dinners at home!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cut back on dining out as much as possible if you\u2019re trying to cut back your food budget. This is often the first source of budget distress, so make it a rare treat for yourself to eat out. You\u2019ll find yourself saving much more money, and a lot of empty calories as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-get-a-helping-hand\">Get a Helping Hand<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you find yourself in a pinch and you still need to save more than just to a few bucks at the grocery store, LendNation has you covered. LendNation can offer you the cash you need today with convenient title loans, installment loans and payday loans. Plus, with online and in-store loan options, you can apply at your convenience and have your cash where and how you need it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>LendNation now offers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lendnation.com\/instant-debit-card-funding\">instant funding to a debit card<\/a> to both online and in-store customers! Simply choose Instant Debit Card Funding when filling out your loan application to receive your cash now. 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