Cut Your Grocery Bill in Half with America's Cheapest Family: Includes So Many Innovative Strategies You Won't Have to Cut Coupons [Paperback]

Steve Economides (Author), Annette Economides (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 28, 2010

You Can Save Thousands a Year on Your Grocery Bill Without Cutting Coupons

Imagine grocery shopping once-a-week or less, eating healthier, and having more free time—all while saving money. Sound too good to be true? For the Economides family, it’s a reality, and it can be yours too.

What could the average family do with an extra $3,000 a year? America’s Cheapest Family® shows you strategies, tips, tools, and tricks in Cut Your Grocery Bill in Half, so you can achieve huge savings year after year. It’s a fact, the Economides say, saving money on groceries is one of the quickest ways to start making a positive difference in your family’s financial future.

And these tips and strategies can work whether you’re shopping for seven or for one.

• Spend less time shopping and cooking
• Get more bang for your grocery buck
• Plan meals for picky eaters and busy schedules
• Discover kitchen tools that streamline meal preparations
• Learn many ways to eat out or eat in and save big
• Turn your freezer into a money-making machine

Endorsements:

"Many people think that it's impossible to reduce your grocery bill by 50%. But you can. Steve and Annette Economides provide step-by-step instructions in "Cut Your Grocery Bill in Half." Tools that are practical and easy to follow. No special shopping or cooking skills required. Anyone can see a surprising reduction in their grocery budget if they follow the Economides' methods. And, best of all, the savings begin right away. You don't need to finish the whole book to benefit. You'll find money-saving ideas that you can put to use in the first chapter, and every chapter thereafter. Normally I advise people to check books out of the library and save the cost of the book. But this is one do-it-yourself guide to lower grocery bills that you'll want to have on your bookshelf or kitchen countertop."
Gary Foreman, Publisher, The DollarStretcher.com


“If you are eager to save on groceries, but don't always have the time to clip coupons, this book is for you! It’s perfect if you're interested in more ways to cut costs, reduce waste, and get organized. This is an awesome book for the novice or the skilled cook.”
Tawra Kellam and Jill Cooper—editors of LivingOnADime.com and authors of “Dining On A Dime Cookbook”


“I've known Steve and Annette for several years and they definitely live what they believe. If you're serious about spending less money at the grocery store, this book offers some practical ways to achieve your goal. When it comes to stretching your dollar, I know of no one with more experience than Steve and Annette.”
JJ Heller—Singer/Songwriter

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Steve and Annette Economides are hailed as “America’s Cheapest Family.” With their amazing tools for saving money and personal story of living debt free, they are showing families everywhere how to live the American dream without debt. They have five children.

 

Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson; Original edition (September 28, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1400202833
• ISBN-13: 978-1400202836
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 0.8 x 8.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (123 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #110,572 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

38 of 39 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Cut Your Grocery Bill in Half with America's Cheapest Family by Steve and Annette Economides September 28, 2010

By Janet Morris Grimes

Format:Paperback

The title alone does a great job of explaining the purpose of this particular book. The Economide family of 7 shares tips they have learned and perfected over the past 25 years as they have earned the right to be named as "America's Cheapest Family." Filled with tips for every level of bargain shopper, from beginning to expert, every family can benefit in some way from this book. This family has perfected their technique to the point that they only shop once a month,so they demonstrate how to save money by planning ahead and going to the store less often. Start by going weekly, then every couple of weeks, gradually taking control of impulse spending and buying whatever is placed in front of you.

What Dave Ramsey does for finances, Steve and Annette Economides do for the grocery bill. By removing common excuses of too little time, not knowing how to cook, bad location with few store choices, or the lack of coupons and sales ads, they encourage their readers to take charge of their grocery purchasing experience, once and for all. Sharing a keen awareness on how stores market to each consumer, the reader will better understand how to form a plan and shopping timetable that works specifically for them. This book will show how to shop on your own terms, rather than on theirs. Know prices, so that you can recognize a great deal when you find one. Ask questions. Understand the system, so you can use it to your benefit.

My personal favorite tips were how to take advantage of the "price match" guarantee for superstores, such as Wal-mart and Target, the use of rain checks to capture a great deal even when a targeted item is sold out, and on how to save money when you do choose to dine out. With minimal effort, each reader should be able to make an immediate dent in their grocery budget, freeing that money to be better used elsewhere.

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47 of 50 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Good beginner frugality advice September 28, 2010

By Cart

Format:Paperback

Everyone knows I am a frugal hack. If it can be done cheaper, I want to know how to do it myself. So obviously, you know I'd enjoy reading Cut You Grocery Bill In Half.

This book was full of tips and suggestions to find strategic ways to cut costs in your home. No matter what your family size, or how you shop, there were savvy ideas and information for every income.

From ways to store food, to cheaper shopping without coupons, to food storage and meal planning, the Economides showed how it worked for them, and how it can work for you.

I really found this book to be helpful. Although most of it was common sense, I can see lots of tips that can help novice frugals find their place and cut their costs. Alot of it....ok, most of it, I already knew, but it is nice to have a helpful guide to turn to for quick ideas. And the meals for pennies recipes at the end was a nice bonus.

This is a good book for families who want to save their hard earned money, but don't know where to start. Even if you only apply a little of the advice, Cut Your Grocery Bill In Half will help you save $$$. And those few dollars will add up!

(This book was provided for me to review by Thomas Nelson Publishers.)

28 of 32 people found the following review helpful

2.0 out of 5 stars In the Spirit of Frugality, Don't Waste Your Money on This November 3, 2010

By ahwatukeemama

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

There is some good advice in this book, like grocery shop with a list or to take an inventory of what you already have on hand before you shop for example, but neither of these tips are something anyone doesn't already know they should be doing (not necessarily doing, but should be doing). Other advice in the book goes too far with recommendations like buying enough milk to last a month and freezing it. I don't know about anyone else, but I prefer my milk and coffee creamer to be fresh; this isn't a viable solution. I can come up with my own nonsensical advice without the help of a $10 book.

There was probably 5% of this book I found useful, meaning it wasn't reiterated nomenclature for the masses and frankly I feel the masses are by far smarter than this. Most of this information we already know, like I already said, or can be found on the internet. My advice, save the $10 you would have spent on this book and look up the same information on the internet for free.