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I have a husband and two boys. I used to spend $600-$800 a month at the grocery store - and that was with coupons, club card, shopping sales, etc. I could not seem to get the cost down! When I tried the envelope idea I ran out of money or used it for other things. Then I had an idea. I bought a $200 'gift card' to my grocery store. I made a list of all the food in the house and moved from there. Knowing that the gift card amount was very finite, I did not feel the same urge to spend on things like candy, magazines, desserts, expensive mixes, etc. I bought meat, veggies, fruits, and breads. We still had enough food for 3 good meals a day and there was WAY less junk food in the house. I went from spending $600 a month to less than $400. I use coupons and shop sales still as well. I did the same thing with Wal-Mart and Target. Our spending on food, Wal-Mart and Target went from $1200 a month to less than $500. * * * September 2004 Tip Rewards Winner!!!
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