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ProudMNDemocrat

(21,059 posts)
4. I buy just the basics.
Thu Jul 16, 2026, 09:04 AM
Yesterday

I am seeing prices rise as I cut my portion sizes. I am spending close to $1,000 a month set aside from Senior apartment rent and a couple of set expenditures for groceries, medications, a few meals out, needed things(glasses, laptop, etc.

Costco is my main store, with a smaller grocery store for things I do not need in bulk. I am still spending close to $400 monthly and it is just me.

I can only imagine grocery bills for families with a couple of kids. Both of my kids are doing well. My daughter has 2 growing and active girls in sports. They need to be fed.

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