(đ¸38/40) I Saved $3k By Breaking This One Grocery Shopping Rule (+ 4 Game-Changing Food Budget Hacks)
SeedTime Money (Christian living & Personal Finances)
Release Date: 12/21/2024
SeedTime Money (Christian living & Personal Finances)
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info_outlineI never thought changing ONE simple shopping habit could save us thousands...
But after running an experiment with our family of 5, our grocery bill hit its lowest point in 2 years. And the crazy part? We didn't have to clip a single coupon or sacrifice our healthy eating habits.
In this episode, we break down the exact strategy that led to this breakthrough, plus 4 other game-changing tactics that could save your family $700-$1,200 every single month on groceries.
You'll discover:
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The "$7 Lemon Strategy" that exposed how we were overpaying by 500% on certain items
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The Costco Paradox: How spending more per trip actually saves thousands per year
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Our controversial take on grocery delivery services (and how we use them to SAVE money)
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The biblical principle behind smart grocery shopping that most people miss
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Why managing your grocery budget could be more spiritually significant than you think
Resources Mentioned:
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Simple Money, Rich Life (Our Book): https://seedtime.com/free
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Instacart Gift Cards at Costco ($100 value for $80)
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Wild Pastures (Meat Delivery): https://wildpastures.com
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Stores Discussed: ⢠Trader Joe's ⢠Costco ⢠Aldi ⢠Whole Foods ⢠Publix ⢠Sprouts
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Amazon Subscribe & Save
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SeedTime Money 40-week checklist (mentioned as part of our ongoing series): https://seedtime.com/give1m
Stats Worth Noting:
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Average American wastes $2,000+ per year on food
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Potential savings of $3,000/year just by changing where you shop
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Our findings align with research from leading data science firms about grocery store price variations
Remember: Smart shopping isn't just about saving moneyâit's about stewarding resources wisely. Every dollar saved is a dollar that can be used for greater purpose.
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Watch this episode on our SeedTime Money Podcast YouTube channel (https://youtu.be/KP9glzjHEbY)!
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