2) I prioritize what’s on sale. For example, this week I was able to get ground beef, oranges, milk, and pasta sauce on sale. I was also able to get my kids a fun treat I normally wouldn’t buy as BOGO! 3) Clip your digital coupons. You can find lots of additional savings by clipping digital coupons (found on store websites or apps). Some items may not be on sale, but they could have great savings with a coupon. Conversely, some of the advertised sales state that you need the digital coupon to take advantage. This is easy to miss, especially if you’re shopping in store. When you look at the fine print, you often see that even though the item is advertised as “on sale,” if you don’t have that digital coupon clipped, the price can be a lot more expensive! 5) I ask my kids to help me. Feeding kids is a challenge. They change their minds constantly, and they seemingly get new taste buds every meal. When I ask them to help pick out recipes (usually with them looking at pictures), I find that they are more excited to eat them. I will also let them pick what they want for their lunch, snacks, and fruit and veggies for the week!
