Need Help Cutting Grocery Costs for a Family of 5!!!!! - Loves Park,IL

M.,

I could have written this email. I live in the greater Rockford area,IL And, yes, grocery shopping is awful. I, too, have 3 growing boys, and a hubby. I am scared to death of when they become teenagers. LOL My bill is very similar and that is the amount of milk that we go through as well. I wish that I had some advice for you, but I don't. It is just nice to know that I am not the only one.

If you get any good advice, PLEASE send it my way. Thanks.

K.

I love Kraft Food and Family magazine. It's free and it is packed with family friendly recipies! Here's a link to a section they have that is 5 meals in one grocery bag. Maybe that would help you with your grocery bill? I love it for the effortless meal planning it offers! Good luck to you! http://www.kraftfoods.com/kf/Dinner/1Bag5Dinners/?smid=10...

Have you tried ALDI? you can get most of your groceries there at half the price of regular grocery stores. It's all generic brands but most of it you can't tell the difference. I shop for my family of 3 and spend about $115 for 2 weeks. I don't know where exactly you live but you can check their website to find the nearest location.

Sam's Club is a good way to go.We pay $30 a year for a membership and with you having a big family it would be worth your wild.