Save on Groceries

One day, my husband asked me a question on “Sayang, how far would you go on 2 save on groceries?” Mmmm... With the uncertain economy, prices of many goods have risen to seemingly astronomical levels. Goods that I used to buy on a whim have become luxury items, forcing us to grapple with ballooning groceries bills. I am beginning to hoard discount vouchers that used to go ignored in the past.

I seldom cook western food because ingredients like cheese & pasta have become so expensive. If I can manage to find these at bargain prices, only then will I indulge in such an extravagant menu. I do tend to cook more local food these days. They taste just as good as exotic dishes & are so much cheaper to make. When we eat, we focus on enjoying the moment together, so it doesn’t really matter whether we’re eating cheap or expensive food.

My husband said, “Sayang, I am preparing a plot of land at the back of the house to plant vegetables & fruits trees. I’m tilling the land & hope we can start planting soon. The vegetables we havest will be for daily use. What do you think?”

“Oh B (hubby), you are so rajin!!! Tapi I malas la nak tanam & jaga pokok... Penat jaga anak & buat chores... bla...bla...bla...” That was my reaction to his plan... (kalau dah malas,macam-macam alasan la keluar dari mulut) hehe... I think he was upset to hear my comment.

Tapi takpe, just because I’m too lazy to do gardening, doesn’t mean that I don’t have other plan to help to reduce our groceries bills... I’ll be looking to supermarket with the lowest prices on the things that I need to buy or the ones with really good offers & go there to shop. Maybe we can also buy house brand generic items (GIANTS, TESCO, CARREFOUR etc...) like dishwashing liquid, tissue & kitchen towels etc... as they are cheaper than commercial brands.

“B, ok tak my plan?” Happy shopping everyone!!!