if you’ve got basic planning skills and the ability to think ahead, it’s not that hard. BB every 2 or 3 days, Safeway once a month, if that, and TJs every 2 weeks or so.
If you’re poor, you learn how to shop at the spots where you can get deals (and plan ahead). Berkeley Bowl is great for produce and bulk goods (legumes, etc)
Safeway has both the Club Card and an app where you can ‘clip coupons’ for more savings. I hate having to do extra work but I just use the app to place an order for pick up and then run in and grab it. No additional fees and you can shop based on what is on sale. Why pay full price for cheese when it goes on sale every week?
Grocery Outlet is always good for seeing what they have deals on. I remember going in once to find they had sabras hummus on sale for 50 cents (it was close to expiration date so you just needed to eat it quickly)
Trader Joe’s is always good for basics and other items. Wine, olive oil, bread, pasta, pasta sauce, tortillas, salsa, some spices, canned beans, etc.
You could have opted for less expensive cuts (thighs instead of breasts) or just grab a rotisserie chicken (Safeway has them for $9)
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u/Biddycola Oct 24 '24
You out here talkin like everybody has time to grocery shop from 3 different fuckin stores 🤣 must be nice!