tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127115195559673817.post8421000364723837142..comments2023-06-19T04:56:13.429-04:00Comments on A Military Family Blog: Trying to Grocery Shop on a BudgetJolynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15511682180313702603noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127115195559673817.post-26053277877716954232009-02-20T07:45:00.000-05:002009-02-20T07:45:00.000-05:00Jolyn,Obviously I do the commissary. German store...Jolyn,<BR/><BR/>Obviously I do the commissary. German stores would have to like quadruple coupons just to make up for the exchange rate. :) In addition to two kids in diapers, I have a husband that will only eat meat. Yikes! Needless to say, I definitely need to start paying more attention to both specials and coupons.Mike and Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01406355603729430062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127115195559673817.post-56629174774201215802009-02-20T00:16:00.000-05:002009-02-20T00:16:00.000-05:00I grew up military and my mom was a NUTSO at the c...I grew up military and my mom was a NUTSO at the commissary. Over twenty years ago she would avg $500 every time we went, with coupons!<BR/><BR/>I have found it best to stick to a total dollar amount per week, and shop for that week only. We cut our grocery bill in half!The Farmer Fileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14560236942591463886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127115195559673817.post-66899595214394207062009-02-19T22:34:00.000-05:002009-02-19T22:34:00.000-05:00I'm also a military wife and I stick with the comm...I'm also a military wife and I stick with the commissary. Right now here in Guam I really don't have a choice, but even when we lived State-side I stayed with the commissary as much as possible. I once did my own comparision and found that the comm's everyday prices were within penny's of Super Wal-mart's store brand. Also, when you store hop, you have to think about the gas your driving and the time your spending. I do try to stock up on those coupons and buy extra - if my limited pantry space can handle it! Gotta love these small military houses! (Not)Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07087221518283526092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127115195559673817.post-21932418784067797472009-02-19T10:40:00.000-05:002009-02-19T10:40:00.000-05:00OOO guess where I was yesterday....COMMISSARY. I ...OOO guess where I was yesterday....COMMISSARY. I picked a great day. It was sort of slow so I got to wonder a bit and look at things NOT on my LIST. They had WACKY WEDNESDAY...so what does that mean...it means that THEY had BETTY CROCKER Au Gratin potatoes for 25 cent a box.Tamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17424691714634446504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127115195559673817.post-85180714455476916522009-02-17T21:37:00.000-05:002009-02-17T21:37:00.000-05:00I shop primarily at the commissary. There are no ...I shop primarily at the commissary. There are no stores that offer double coupon and the only other grocery stores are HEB or Walmart. HEB, after running all other groceries out of business are very high priced. Walmart cannot beat commissary prices. Plus the fact that I live closer to Randolph and it is more convenient. I am able to save considerably with coupons and commissary shopping.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127115195559673817.post-19334976305150159962009-02-17T17:03:00.000-05:002009-02-17T17:03:00.000-05:00That line is C.R.A.Z.Y!!! So glad you were shoppi...That line is C.R.A.Z.Y!!! So glad you were shopping alone. I suppose you can now catch me up on what is new with Brad and Angelina...or Oprah's latest thing she knows for sure, for now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127115195559673817.post-42256854729703250392009-02-17T12:14:00.000-05:002009-02-17T12:14:00.000-05:00I live between Fort Stewart and Hunter...so I have...I live between Fort Stewart and Hunter...so I have TWO COMMISSARIES to pick from. YES the prices beat out every other grocery stores here. AND that line...OUR COMMISSAIRYS are always so busy and lines are long....esp on the 1st and 15th...of course..LOL but Kroger, Publix, Piggly Wiggly and Walmart...are too expensive!!!Tamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17424691714634446504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127115195559673817.post-48555023756360938302009-02-16T19:49:00.000-05:002009-02-16T19:49:00.000-05:00I found your site through the Happy Housewife and ...I found your site through the Happy Housewife and I am a strictly commisary shopper, I tried to do double coupons and the flyers, but I was spending way too much time and it was tough to do (taking 2 young kids with me) I can save more money and less headaches by using the commisary and coupons with a dedicated meal plan and list. I don't have the time and energy to go to 2 or more stores.Rachaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09060210313790868462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127115195559673817.post-78432930540658010852009-02-15T12:02:00.000-05:002009-02-15T12:02:00.000-05:00Sara, It really does depend on your local area. It...Sara, <BR/>It really does depend on your local area. It does seem to be a matter of perfecting The Game, no matter where you shop. And moving around sure does make that challenging. Yes, "God Bless Us"!Jolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15511682180313702603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127115195559673817.post-36797010837392367112009-02-15T11:52:00.000-05:002009-02-15T11:52:00.000-05:00I too am a military wife (God Bless us!). I grew ...I too am a military wife (God Bless us!). I grew up military and have yet to find a place with more consistent quality and prices then the commissary with a few exceptions. I do not live in a town that has any stores that do double coupons. In fact, I really only have access to the commissary, food lion, walmart supercenter and piggly wiggly. I try to go to the commissary every 2 weeks and then Walmart every 2 weeks (the off week of the commissary). This helps me get some of the deals that are better at Walmart (with coupons). Overall though, the prices at the commissary are hard to beat on produce and meat!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com