monthly food cost?

JessHeppell

to the few that use this board/that have already given birth: im curious as to what your monthly food cost is for just you and your LO

20thirteen

I try to go as cheaply as possible, but still end up at about $100-$125/mo (bi-weekly trips to store).  I also live with a parent and provide food in exchange for rent in the house, so that might be why my cost is high.  I would guess that about $75-$100 is just on me and DD, though that still sounds high to me.

Your LO is still pretty young, correct?  Did you say in another post that you gave birth in July?  Have you started your LO on solids?  Also, do you breastfeed?  When my DD was starting solids, I found a store that sold high quality produce for cheap (there are few around my area, so I had to travel for it), and then I would cook whatever I bought, mix with breastmilk to make the food a consistency that DD could eat, and then I froze it in ice cube trays and then stored them in the freezer.  If you don't breastfeed, I'd google to look for an alternative to breastmilk, I'm not sure if water is a substitute they suggest.

These are my tips (that you didn't ask for but, hey, what the hell, right? If it helps you or anyone else that sees it, that's ok, right?):

Coupons are your friend as well as keeping a list with you.  Also, as much as I hate to say this, holiday grocery shopping can be pretty useful.  Around any holiday, especially during the summer when the grill is an option, the stores (at least, in the US) have really good meat sales.  BOGO ribs, chicken at about 1/2 the price, porkchops are cheaper, too.  I also have a huge freezer at my disposal, so I tend to stock up during the holidays so I can spend less on my bi-weekly trips.  The best plan for keeping costs low is to shop produce, meat, and fridge, sometimes the frozen section.  I don't go down aisles unless I *need* something from that aisle.  If I aimlessly shop, I end up buying more than I would have if I had just gone down the aisle, grabbed what I needed, and moved on. Check with your insurance provider, too.  I know that sounds weird but with my insurance, if I buy certain healthy foods, I get discounts for "preventative care".

I'm sure there are other ways to cut cost, but I'm going to stop myself here.  Mostly because you didn't ask for any of that, LOL.  But, you know, America.  We have to make things a big deal because FREEDOM EAGLES.

babymama619

For me and my 2 year old I spend about $150-$200 per month. That also include household cleaning supplies and Tp