School is here! Along with the excitement of your kids meeting new friends is the dilemma of keeping your budget in place. Apart from the basic school supplies, the daily nourishment for your kids is on top of your priority list. Kids need healthy foods to nurture their young minds.
As much as possible, preparing meals should include the three food groups on your table. But with food prices continually increasing and your salary on a standstill, finding a good deal to even out the situation is a must.
Thanks to local discount grocery outlets like Publix you can now work around your budget with ease. So, how to feed your family real food on school days, here are some good pointers:
Plans, Plans and More Plans
For busy mommies, this is the best thing to do. Whether you like it or not, scrimping your weekly or monthly grocery budget during school days require some level of genius to be effective. Choose carefully the meals you wish to prepare and list down the ingredients you will need. Publix has this shopping list feature which allows you to write down all your grocery needs and then, point you to the best deals in their store.
Bake It
So, you are busy but definitely there must be a day in your whole week when you can dedicate for this. Bake your own cookies, bread, pizza crust and pies. Go gluten free or sugar free. Do it whatever you like. This helps save money and ensures your kids are eating healthy.
If you simply cannot insert baking to your busy days, try Publix’s weekly specials on biscuits, mac and cheese, and pizza. Snack Factory pretzels and private selection hummus come at $2.99 per bag. La Brea artisan bread also comes at $2.98. Buy two and get added discount on the third pack.
Go Boxed for Snacks
Snack preparation should not need any special skills. Try Publix’s weekly deals on boxed snacks. Glutein-free Kind Cereal Grain bars come at $2.99 per box. Burrito Bowls from Evol are also amazingly cheap at $3.49. Oscar Mayer Lunchables can go as low as $1 for every 10-pack. Of course, Thomas bagels paired with Jif Peanut butter and jelly will also make good choices for snacks.
Hydrate to the Max
Invest on natural fruit juices and look for items being sold in bulk. Publix offer weekly deals on apple, pineapple, grapefruit and orange juices by the gallon. If your kids love vegetable blends, the grocery outlet also sold by 3s and 4s per pack. Buying in bulk with these nourishing hydrating liquid will help boost kids stamina and strength. Don’t forget to ditch the soda and sugary items though. They can be cheaper but definitely not better, Publix is known for quality.