Today marks the first day of registration for the 2nd annual Grocery Challenge from All You magazine. The goal of the challenge is to spend$25 or less each week on groceries per person in your family for four weeks, June 20th-July17th. So if you’re a family of 4, your goal would be to spend $100 or less a week. (This is totally doable!) If you’ve been looking to lower your grocery bill, this might be a good time to dive in. And if you’ve been coupon shopping for awhile now, this is your chance to show off your skills.
The prize for this contest is big, so if cutting your grocery budget isn’t enough to motivate you, the $1,000 grocery gift card prize might just be the incentive that you need. Plus, the winner will be featured in an upcoming issue of All You magazine.
How fun would that be if one of you won?!
In order to join in, you need to register here for the Challenge by the end of the day on June 16th. Then, beginning June 18th, you’ll receive weekly emails with instructions on how to log your spending (so save your receipts), as well as weekly savings tips from me and some other bloggers. All the contestants will be whittled down to 10 finalists at the end of the contest, then a winner will determined based on the amount spent, creativity, and healthful food choices. Check out the contest FAQ page for more details.
To kick off the beginning of the Grocery Challenge, All You magazine wants to give one Mrs. Moneysaver reader a one-year subscription to All You magazine. You must be a U.S. resident to win.
You have four ways you can enter, and you can pick as many entries (up to four) as you would like. Make sure you leave a separate comment for each entry. If you are reading this post from an email, you must click over to the Mrs. Moneysaver site to leave your comments.
1. Sign up for the Grocery Challenge here, then leave a comment below letting me know you’ve done so.
2. Leave a comment letting me know one way you’ve cut your grocery spending. Get those creative juices flowing! Something a bit more than “I use coupons”.
3. Subscribe to Mrs. Moneysaver, and leave me a comment letting me know you’ve done so. Click here to subscribe by email or feed reader or see the right sidebar to sign up. You must remain a subscriber for the duration of this giveaway. If you’re already a subscriber, leave a comment letting me know. (And thank you for subscribing!)
4. “Like” Mrs. Moneysaver on Facebook, then leave a comment letting me know you’ve “liked” it.
Remember, please leave a separate comment for each entry, and enter only in the ways listed above. I reserve the right to delete comments not adhering to the above entry guidelines.
You can enter anytime now through Wednesday June 16th at 8PM EDT. One winner will be selected at random. I will contact the winner by email shortly after the giveaway ends, and the winner will have 48 hours to respond. If the winner does not respond within that time frame, a new winner will be selected.
Disclosure: This post contains a referral link given to me by All You that enters me in a contest with other bloggers for a gift card. All You also provided the All You magazine subscription giveaway prize. See my disclosure policy for more details.
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I stockpile!
I subscribe!
i love to combine coupons, catalinas, sales and rebates to make money on things we use every day, or extras to donate to the food pantry!
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I think this is hilarious because I regularly feed both my husband and I on $20 a week TOTAL. It’s just what I have to do. I can’t take all the credit though – a lot of our produce is given to us.
We only eat out once a month (our monthly anniversary) and just don’t spend money we don’t have. Of course though I’m not allowed to say it, couponing doesn’t hurt a bit ;)
I signed up for the challenge.
When a recipe calls for something like 3 or 4 chicken breasts, I will usually only use 2 or 3. So it costs less money since I use less chicken, and it is healthier since we can’t have seconds! :)
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I tend to stay away from the junk food aisle’s that might tempt me
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I stick with a list, use a price list of my own, stockpile, use coupons, & follow blogs such as yours to gain the best freebies & prices.
I signed up for the challenge.
I already subscribe via RSS.
I am a fan on FB
I match coupons up with sales and use hard copy and mobile coupons on same items.
I subscribe
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I signed up!
I’m working on incorporating leftovers into meals. Yesterday’s leftover rice becomes part of tonight’s fajitas. Tonight’s leftover fruit gets made into smoothies tomorrow.
But I do use coupons! Mostly, all the extras in our cabinets come from triples & super doubles. If we run out of taco shells in that time, we probably just won’t have tacos! Flexibility helps us keep down the grocery bill.
I save money by calling the companies and complimenting them. I have gotten free product coupons and use them when the item is b1g1 for 2 free items!
I just signed up for the challenge!
The e-coupons for Safeway have really helped me save big!
I am an email subscriber
I like you on facebook!
I entered
Hi Mrs. Moneysaver,
I love your blog and savings tips-they are great to share!
Subscribed via RSS and Twitter follower. Thanks for sharing!
i stockpile & coupon
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I signed up for the contest.
I stockpile, menu plan, and use coupons to save money.
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Thanks for the chance to win!
I just signed up for the grocery challenge. Hopefully I’ll stay on budget.
I cut my grocery bill by doing “freezer cooking” days. That saves a lot of money and time.
I subscribe to your blog. Love it!!
I “liked” it. Thanks :)
I signed up for the challenge!
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I cut my grocery bill by using coupons, making things from scratch – including my own bread and stockpiling! My budget is $150 per month!
I signed up for the challenge – sounds exciting!
I’ve cut expenses by buying most of our produce at Harris Teeter’s “For Today’s Consumption” Rack. Lots of the things are there are just fine if used within a few days.
I’m a subscriber!
I liked you! on Facebook that is.
I signer up for the Grocery challenge.
To save money on groceries, I’ve been shopping sales and circulars, stockpiling when I can and trying less expensive brands.
And I just subscribed to your email feed. Great blog! It’s been a real help in putting deals together!
And now I liked you on facebook too. :)
I signed up for the grocery challenge
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This isn’t really creative but I cook. Store bought meals are pricey and not nearly as good or as good for you. I also participate in Freezer Cooking Day, so I’m not as tempted to order a pizza.
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I stockpile and use catalinas for purchasing fruits, veggies, and meats :)
I signed up for the All You grocery challenge ;-)
I subscribed thru myYahoo :)
Signed up for the Grocery Challenge !
matching coupons to sales and stock pile
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i have cut my grocery spending by using coupons when possible, and really focusing on what is a “need” vs a “want.” i also started an organic garden.
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I just entered the contest.
I try to use what I buy and not waste it.
I stock up on bogos!
I stock up on meat when it is on sale and freeze it. I plan meals around the meat I have on hand and the other foods I got great deals on.
I Subscribe!
I’m a facebook fan and I LIKE you! Thanks for your great money saving blog!!
I signed up for the challenge!
I use the “envelope system” to save money, once the money alloted for groceries is gone, I am done shopping. Really makes you think twice about the cheetos! Thanks!
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I’m an email subscriber! Thanks!
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I just signed up to take the challenge & I’m looking forward to starting!
I “Like” you on Facebook…who do you “like”?
Gimme a ‘R’…gimme a ‘S’…gimme a ‘S’
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And that’s how I subscribe ;-)
I save on the grocery bill with all the usual suspects:
-Coupons
-Stock Piling
-Bulk buying (at BJ’s so you can use coupons too)
-Using leftovers creatively
-etc
But my favorite way to save is by eating at a friends house. That way it’s zero out of pocket, plus you don’t have to cook! What can I say…that’s just how I roll. LOL!
I menu plan for my husband and I – BUT, I also make sure that our menu is suitable such that I buy a little extra to make my son’s baby food. So not only do we save money, but we ensure that all 3 of us eat healthy food!
Signed up for the Grocery Challenge
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I use coupons,scan the sales at different stores and see what I can combine with the coupons and your blogs help me check what is on sale!!
Thanks
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My family has learned that in order to save some $$$ we don’t need to be brand loyal we use what we can get at a good price!
I’ve started shopping at the discount bread store
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I will only buy items that come out to one dollar or less after sales and coupons
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I stockpile by matching store deals and coupons and by shopping when I know the stores mark their meat and produce down.
I shop at Sam’s and get large containers of peanut butter, sour cream, etc., that last me at least a month!
I’ve signed up for the Grocery Challenge!
And I’m a devoted follower of Mrs. Moneysaver!
I check all the ads for their best deals. Then I bring them to Walmart for a price match. Bonus if you have a coupon!!
I “liked” Mrs. Moneysaver on Facebook!
I’m an email subscriber!!
I haven’t been cutting coupons for very long…. I used to think they were a waste of time… I know, boo hiss…but I’ve seen the light and now I try to reduce my grocery bills every month by at least half!
I have signed up for the All You grocery challenge and I subscribed to their magazine!
When something is on sale I buy enough to have a stockpile!
I have entered the challenge!
I cook large batches of “homemade” sauces in order to cut down on meats.
I have subscribed to Mrs Moneysavers.
I use coupons when items are on sale to get the lowest price.
I make a monthly menu for our family, and a couple times a month I put “eat out”, that way we can look forward to it and not pick up fast food when we’re feeling lazy.
I like Mrs. Moneysaver on facebook.
I shop at Aldi’s for the things I don’t have coupons for, then head to Super Walmart with my high value coupons b/c their prices are generally cheaper…then I go to Wegman’s for meat. I usually save $25 for Harris Teeter b/c I always get the save $10 off $40 and $5 off $40…combined with their sales and coupons I can get A LOT there!
I’ve started making my own mixes and other things from scratch. My latest attempt was making homemade yogurt!
I subscribe via google reader.
I ‘like’ you on facebook!
Besides using coupons, I am now rolling my Walgreen Register Rewards and Target gift cards to stretch my dollars. I’m also sending in every rebate offer I can and doing it when I return from shopping. Otherwise, you forget and lose out on free money!
Hi Dana
I subscribe. I save money on toothpaste and deoderant. I am still challenged to buy what we use and not just all those fun things on sale like drinks and chex mix. ( : And I am learning about the lowest price and watching out for sales then using my coupons. Thus all the low prices of cereal as they get stockpiled in my husband’s closet.
Chandra
I signed up for the grocery challenge
This is my 2nd day as a subscriber…I LOVE your blog!!!
I cut my grocery spending by replacing commercial cleaners with less expensive ones. My favorites are white vinegar and baking soda….by themselves or in a combo…they do everything from soften your hands after cleaning to using in place of the expensive shampoo in a carpet steam vac (vinegar diluted in the vac works great at pulling the dirt out). Here is website for most of its uses http://www.vinegartips.com
I buy the 2 pk- 1 gallon bottles at Sams club for $3.38 once every 3-4 months.
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I have dramatically cut my grocery spending since I started using coupons last summer. I went from spending $250+ a WEEK to less than $50 a week by not only using coupons, but NEVER paying full price for anything. I match sales with coupons and only buy things on sale. And I learned that brand names are not necessary!!
I do a little of everything- couponing, stockpiling, cooking extras and freezing, but most of all I try to educate the rest of my family about wise shopping and product usage. Thanks for all you do!
I have added more bean recipes to our meal plan and cut down on meat. I do this at least one or two days a week. This was really difficult since I think my husband could live off of chicken and rice almost every day!
I subscribe!
I stockpile my grocery (and other non-food) items. I shop at the farmer’s market for my fruits and vegetables and save a ton of money that way!
I am an e-mail subscriber.
While coupons are one way I save money grocery shopping, I find that making a meal plan based on the weekly sales help a lot. We also have some go-to “usuals” that we’ll stock up on ingredients for when they’re on sale (for example, spaghetti, tacos, etc). It helps to stock up when they’re cheap or nearly free than to pay full price when we decide to have those items!
I also subscribe to your blog via google reader!
I signed up for the Grocery Challenge.
I cut your grocery spending by buying items that are on sale and only get things I have a coupon for. A grocery store here has double coupon up to one dollar one week out of the month. I will get such awesome deals and stuff for free! I will stockpile all the items I get for dirt cheap. My pantry is always full.
I already subscribe to Mrs. Moneysaver. Love your blog!
I like you on Facebook. Thanks for these great contests!
I like you on facebook!
I subscribe to your emails! And I love them!
I cut back on grocery spending by taking at least two things out of my cabinets that were free or very cheap and cook with dinner in some way at least every other night!
I signed up for the challenge!
I signed up for the grocery challenge! :)
I just started stockpiling! I am trying to make it a rule now that I will not buy anything unless it is less than half of the original price. I love clipping coupons too!
I “like” you on Facebook!
I stockpile many ‘staple’ items, although I can’t seem to keep candy in the house LOL- I brought home 8 BC fruit snacks and 2 boxes were gone in 4 hours!!
I signed up for the grocery challenge! I’m ready to go! :)
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i have cut my grocery spending by stockpiling and using coupons
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I signed up for the challenge!
I spend one day a week (usually Thursdays when the circulars come and I make a list of all the deals. Then I go onto the blogs and see what coupons/deals I have missed. Then I make a list of what we are going to eat that week. We really never buy anything (except milk and eggs) that aren’t on sale or with a coupon but usually both!
I signed up
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To cut costs on groceries, I’ve started looking for meals that I can make that we can eat off of for several meals and not just leftovers, but full different meals (like the rotisserie chicken plan)
I signed up for the grocery challenge!
I cut my spending by shopping at my local produce market and buying fruit/veggies that are in season. I purchase minimal junk food. We love the market’s various nuts for snacks.
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I joined the Grocery challenge :)
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I use coupons and see what is on sale.
I signed up for the challenge!
I shop the sales and get loss leaders rather than just buying what I feel like each week. I think I save more money doing that than by using coupons (although I do use coupons, too).
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