Saving Money on Groceries

Published: Wed, 06/11/25

Updated: Wed, 06/11/25

June 11, 2025

HAPPY WEDNESDAY, Slow Cookerers!

I've been doing a few podcast and newspaper interviews these past few weeks and the price of groceries, and the cost of fresh food has come up quite a bit lately.

Inflation is real.

I am most certainly not an economist, and I will be the first to admit that I stink at math -- but I am super very aware that things are costing more at the grocery store than they used to.

:-(

and it stinks.

The good news though, is that you are HERE -- and here, we are all about trying to save both time and money -- with the absolute best kitchen appliance ever invented.

;-)

I have found that when you plan ahead, the price of fresh food, or food flash-frozen at the peak of freshness (your frozen bagged veggies) is actually quite cost effective.

It does take some planning, however. Otherwise you are starving and reach for a packaged pizza or run through the drive through.

Here are some articles I've written over the years that may be of some help to you.

Also, I've written about this before, but my favorite way to slow cook is truly The Lazy Way.

I cook this way OFTEN. Last week I was at Trader Joe's and in their "new stuff" area there was a jar of Mango Tomatillo sauce.

I poured half the jar onto 3 frozen chicken breast halves, and cooked on low for 7 hours.

When the meat was finished, I shredded it completely and served in warm corn tortillas with shredded cheese and sour cream.

The next night I stirred the leftovers into cooked rice for a play on "Spanish Rice."

If you are looking to stock your freezer, Here is an Article on Freezer Meals.

And finally, the slow cooker meal plans really are the most efficient way to stock your fridge, freezer, and pantry for the week.

These are reusable -- print out your favorites and recycle the weeks over and over again so you'll never need to worry about dinner again. :-)

Be sure to use the code "newbie" for a heavy discount on the Bundle Pack.

I hope this helps a bit!

I know that I have college students, empty nesters, and busy families all represented on this list.

Whatever stage of life you are in, the crockpot is your friend and can certainly help you save a bit of money on your grocery bill --- and I think we can all agree that saving money wherever you can is a Good Thing!

:-)

have a fantastic week and happy slow cooking, steph

store ~ podcast ~ coaching

thank you!!

Stephanie O'Dea

1534 Plaza Lane #256, Burlingame California, 94010-3204

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