Beginners guide to grocery shopping on a budget
I know it can be overwhelming to figure out what grocery items are best to get at which grocery stores.
That is why I have put together a simple guide for you to download. It’s my budget friendly grocery shopping list. Here is what I aim to get at the bulk grocery stores like Costco vs. what I get from farmers markets or other smaller grocery stores like Sprouts or Trader Joe’s!
My money saving tips!
Take advantage of the weekly deals. Most grocery stores feature a flyer or app where you can see what’s on sale! This way, you can supplement your groceries with what’s on sale. I always look at the weekly ads when curating my weekly shopping lists.
Don’t go to the grocery store hungry. This is the most simple trick in the book. When you’re hungry, you’ll come home with unnecessary items! Go after a big meal.
When buying at Costco, remember these are all bulk items so make sure you have room for it. If it is fresh, make sure you can get through them fast enough. Otherwise, it’ll go to waste!
Freeze what is going bad! Did you buy peaches and they are going bad? Just chop them up and freeze them. You can use them in smoothies! The same for spinach or avocado!
Download my FREE grocery guide!
Costco
Remember these are all bulk items so make sure you have room in your fridge, freezer and pantry for these. If it’s is a refrigerated product, make sure you can get through them fast enough. Otherwise, it’ll go to waste! That would defeat the purpose of buying in bulk at a discounted cost!
Frozen organic fruit
Frozen strawberries
Frozen blueberries
Frozen acai packets
Frozen avocado (available at some locations)
Frozen cherries
Frozen pineapple
Frozen organic vegetables
Frozen riced cauliflower
Frozen Normandy Vegetables
Frozen broccoli florets
Organic fruit
Organic berries (not always in season)
Organic tomato
Organic apples
Organic bananas
Avocados
Organic vegetables
Organic baby spinach
Organic spring mix
Organic cucumber
Organic dairy/meat
Organic grass fed ground beef
Organic chicken breast or thigh
Organic Plain Greek Yogurt (Kirkland brand)
Organic eggs
Pantry staples
Organic peanut butter
Organic almond butter
Walnuts
Almonds
Pecans
Chia seeds
Hemp hearts
Raos marinara sauce
Spices
Avocado oil
Olive oil
Any smaller grocery store
I do my weekly shopping from non-bulk grocery stores to supplement what I have. I am mindful of how much of something I need. This list is great for your favorite local grocery store or farmers market. I love shopping at Sprouts Farmers Market and Trader Joe’s!
Organic Produce
Organic fresh herbs
Organic seasonal veggies or fruits
Organic dairy/meat
Pasture raised eggs
Organic Good Culture cottage cheese
Pantry Staples
Organic oats (you want to make sure these are organic)
Good quality local bread (often featured)
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