puttinonthefoil t1_jab92ra wrote on February 28, 2023 at 4:25 AM

Definitely. But the meal planning based on sale items is the heart of it, honestly.

questionsbecause OP t1_jab9p3a wrote on February 28, 2023 at 4:31 AM

Will start checking the coupons and try meal planning, thanks

callouscomic t1_jacmbgr wrote on February 28, 2023 at 1:59 PM

This is such a microcosm of what is so messed up in this country.

puttinonthefoil t1_jacsjkg wrote on February 28, 2023 at 2:45 PM

Needing to buy what’s on sale to save money?

etrain828 t1_jacsv10 wrote on February 28, 2023 at 2:48 PM

OP idk how everyone else is so low but we also spend about 800/mo on food for two people. Shopping primarily at Safeway, WF only for specific items. Between breakfast lunch and dinner 7 days a week we are struggling to keep costs down. Maybe we need to hike to Aldi too!

romanceordelusion t1_jadav19 wrote on February 28, 2023 at 4:47 PM

Safeway (at least by DuPont) is soooooo expensive. Like even worse than Whole Foods I think. I went for a box of Frosted Flakes - it was like 7.50! Compared to like 4 at Walmart or 5 for a cereal at Whole Foods

questionsbecause OP t1_jad1tgt wrote on February 28, 2023 at 3:48 PM

I was starting to feel crazy lol. Guessing you also buy meat/fish frequently?

etrain828 t1_jadhxxg wrote on February 28, 2023 at 5:32 PM

I feel like between fresh fruit, veggies, and eggs (eggs are killer)… fish, yes. Killer!

questionsbecause OP t1_jadjiou wrote on February 28, 2023 at 5:42 PM

Good fish is 10.99/lb on deal. Great fish is closer to $20/lb which I refuse to spend.

ClusterFugazi t1_jacymhu wrote on February 28, 2023 at 3:27 PM

Where is the location?

questionsbecause OP t1_jad1p8l wrote on February 28, 2023 at 3:48 PM

near the Target on 14th - Columbus Heights

badatheadlines t1_jad7t8n wrote on February 28, 2023 at 4:28 PM

Are you saying the new Aldi is opening here? Or is this where you live?

questionsbecause OP t1_jada32b wrote on February 28, 2023 at 4:42 PM

sorry, it’s actually a new Lidl that will open in that location

badatheadlines t1_jadj086 wrote on February 28, 2023 at 5:39 PM

That's cool too. Any idea when it's opening? I couldn't find any details online.

questionsbecause OP t1_jadj5mi wrote on February 28, 2023 at 5:40 PM

It was supposed to be open end of 2022 but taking longer. Q3 is my guess.

What do you spend per month on groceries in DC?

questionsbecause OP t1_jab8j2v wrote on February 28, 2023 at 4:20 AM