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How much $ does your family spend per week on food/household products? Please be honest! See details

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Asked By: PeaceJourney 46-50, F  11 months ago

I am trying to figure out what is a reasonable budget for groceries and other personal/household items. Drives me crazy when I go on the coupon sites and people say they are spending $50 a week for a family of 4. I've couponed plenty and I get good deals but we don't eat a lot of processed foods and buy as much organic as the budget allows. I've tried asking friends but no one will give an actual number. I don't care what you buy I just want to be able to have an idea if I'm anywhere CLOSE to some kind of average. PLEASE include the # of people in your family. Thanks so much!

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  1. BigJohnnyNC - 46-50 years old - male

    Posted by BigJohnnyNC Jun 21st, 2012 at 8:07PM

    Three Boys that eat like starving horses about $300.00 - $350.00 a week. I live in the SouthEast too. It seems like all the coupons are for stuff we don't like or buy.

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  2. PeaceJourney - 46-50 years old - female

    Reply by PeaceJourney Jun 21st, 2012 at 8:11PM

    3 boys! Wow ;-) but you have to feed 'em. I do a LOT of BOGO deals at Publix and BiLo

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  3. lotus04 - 26-30 years old - female

    Posted by lotus04 Jun 21st, 2012 at 2:51PM

    We spend $150-$200 every 2 weeks on groceries. So about $400 a month. I budget very closely cause we live pay to pay and have no more than that to spend. But that includes non food items too, like diapers, shampoo, etc. We're a family of 4 right now. 2 adults, two toddlers.

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  4. PeaceJourney - 46-50 years old - female

    Reply by PeaceJourney Jun 21st, 2012 at 3:13PM

    I think you are doing very well ;-) my cheapest months have been $400 but hats because I was able to stock up on certain things the previous month. Thank you.

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  5. rottenrobi - 41-45 years old - female

    Posted by rottenrobi Jun 21st, 2012 at 2:49PM

    In California, with a organic produce and milk, 4 kids and 2 adults, it's a minimum of $250/week. With all the other snacks and dumb stuff that I'm conned into buying, it's probably like $300-$350.

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  6. PeaceJourney - 46-50 years old - female

    Reply by PeaceJourney Jun 21st, 2012 at 3:15PM

    Thanks very much. I'm in the Southeast and I think it might be a bit less expensive here.we do have meatless nights so I can get a bit more organic meat.

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  7. rottenrobi - 41-45 years old - female

    Reply by rottenrobi Jun 21st, 2012 at 5:31PM

    There's great veggie meat too. You might have to pay a bit more, but for once a week, it's yummy!

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  8. billyangelis - 41-45 years old - male

    Posted by billyangelis Jun 21st, 2012 at 2:39PM

    around 410 a month

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  9. PeaceJourney - 46-50 years old - female

    Reply by PeaceJourney Jun 21st, 2012 at 2:45PM

    How many people? I'm hoping it's 2!

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  10. jatpack3 - 36-40 years old - male

    Posted by jatpack3 Jun 21st, 2012 at 2:38PM

    3 people....two adults and one teenager. About 100 bucks a week give or take

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  11. PeaceJourney - 46-50 years old - female

    Reply by PeaceJourney Jun 21st, 2012 at 2:41PM

    Thanks so much, I'm right around 150 a week but a big chunk is the organic. And I try to keep a stocked pantry. 2 adults, 2 older kids.

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