So, I start living on my own tomorrow, completely on my own. :oogle

I have an idea for groceries but what would you moms and ladies who have been living on your own suggest for saving money ect.
I am a healthy eater, love salad, fruit, veggies sandwiches, bagels. I don't drink soda, I mix half water and half juice. I am thinking of shopping at Aldis because they have really good deals.

So, any suggestions? Lunch ideas?

TIA!

(L)Hill

make a menu plan, it will save you from buying excess
Also never shop when you are hungry you will wind up buying sooo much junk.
when things are on sale or cheap stock up ( especially bagels they freeze nicely)

Stock up your pantry with basic staples.

Check here for some ideas
http://homecooking.about.com/library/archive/blhelp11.htm

Plan a menu.

If you love bread it might be worth getting bread machine, you'll know what's in it and it's cheaper in the long run.

Shop by season for fruits and vegetables, they are cheaper and taste better.

Invest on some freezer safe containers, for those days you have extra foods.

Don't get fooled by "sales" only buy it if you are going to use it.

Coupons, use them to buy what you need, but don't buy something because you like the deal with the coupon.

start by deciding what you want to eat every week, or every paycheck, however it works for you, and make a list of them and what you will need to make them. then make sure you stock up on bulk stuff like pasta and drink and all the good stuff you need inbetween...gotta love costco! also, check the newspaper for coupons.

make a menu plan, it will save you from buying excessAlso never shop when you are hungry you will wind up buying sooo much junk.when things are on sale or cheap stock up ( especially bagels they freeze nicely):yes meals plans save a crap load of money!! also the thing i most like to have in my freezer is chicken breast cuz you can always make a quick meal out of it. goodluck!!