How To Feed A Family On A Serious Budget

Need to know how to feed a family on a budget? The economy is beginning to rebuild but people are still facing unemployment and loss of income. Keep reading to learn how to feed your family on a budget and limited income.

1. Create a budget and stick to it. Figure out how much money of the budget you can afford. Use coupons to get the most out of your budget. Find stores that double coupons and honor competitors' sales prices.

2. Before shopping, menu plan the week's meals. Plan two meatless meals to save on the budget and one night of clearing out leftovers. Take inventory of your pantry before shopping so you don't buy needless items. This a mandatory when you're trying to feed a family on a budget. Don't overspend and only buy what you need.

3. Cook from scratch when feeding a family on a budget. Buying two loaves versus making two loaves of homemade bread a week equals a minimum savings of three dollars. Skip the small package of name brand cookies and bake a large double batch of homemade chocolate chip cookies, a cost savings approximately five dollars if you were to buy three packages of name brand cookies to equal the homemade batch.

4. Shop dollar stores. Good deals are in the aisles of the store and you may not realize it. What you'd spend almost twice as much for at a retail chain grocery store, you can find at the dollar store.

5. Join a food cooperative in your area. Buy meat in bulk with others in the co-op. You all save money and get enough meat to stock your freezer. This is a great way to feed a family when on a budget.