Share of Cost, Tips for Seniors on Eating Well on a Budget

Sunday, Jul. 13th 2014 8:53 AM

Money can be tight for anyone but here are some tips that may help to stretch your food budget.

1) Plan meals and snack for the week according to an established budget.

2) Find quick and easy recipes. Note one way to do this in online.

3) Include meals that will stretch expensive food items, such as stews, casseroles, and stir fired dishes. Put the left over in the freezer or refrigerator so that you can have it for another meal later on during the week.

4) Avoid impulse shopping by making and sticking to a grocery list

5) Check for sales and coupons in the local paper or online and consider discount stores such as the 99 cent stores

6) Ask about loyalty car at your grocery store.

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