Is there a go-to grocery item you can Is there a go-to grocery item you can't last one week without buying? Millennial women from across the country dish on their must-have, under $10 goods.
American Cheese, $4.99
American cheese tastes good on everything.
Occupation: Writer Age: 28
Noosa Yogurt, $2.50
Healthy snack that satisfies the sweet tooth.
Occupation: Doctor Age: 27
Zucchini, $2-$6
It’s an alternative for noodles (zoodles) or can just be eaten as a vegetable side.
Occupation: Grad Student Age: 25
Annie's Macaroni & Cheese, $2
Fast, easy, can add in vegetables or a protein.
Occupation: Law Student Age: 26
Tuna Salad Lunch To-Go Kit, $1
Fast, cheap lunch I can keep in my desk at work.
Occupation: Client Associate Age: 25
Organic Cage-Free Eggs, $6.50
The taste is much better than white eggs and I like to support local companies.
Occupation: Chef Age: 27
Coconut Creamer, $4
For my coffee.
Occupation: Graduate Student Age: 27
5-Grain Bakery Bread, $3.79
Sandwiches for kids school lunches.
Occupation: Accountant Age: 46
Sparkling Lemon Water, $3 per 6-pack (varies)
I’ve been a huge soda drinker most of my life, but I stopped drinking soda cold turkey in August 2017. Now, I mostly drink tap water, with the occasional coffee or tea drink. I like to keep sparkling fruit-flavored waters on hand. It beats the Diet Dr. Pepper I was guzzling before!
Occupation: Educator Age: 25
Honey Crisp Apples, $8-$10
Quick, easy, & healthy.
Occupation: Teacher Age: 28
Lifeway Organic Kefir, $2.99
It’s the 'champagne of dairy'! But it’s also a 1 cup serving of fruity, tart goodness that acts as a pseudo-smoothie.
Occupation: Graduate Student Age: 25
Avocados, $2 each
Goes with everything.
Occupation: Graphic Designer Age: 33
Canned Beans, $1-1.50 per can
Canned beans are a cheap, easy source of protein and I'm too lazy to cook dried beans.
Occupation: Student Age: 24
Trader Joe's Spinach Tortellini, $2.99
It's easy, delicious, and can be made a lot of different ways with whatever you have in the fridge/cupboard!
It's cheap, makes a great meal (and lunch the next day), healthy, and there are so many different easy bowls that you can make out of it! And you can cook it in the microwave.
Occupation: Sales, Tech Startup Age: 25
Breakfast Turkey Sausage, $4
Easy, early AM — get up, microwave, eat, and you're done.
Occupation: Sales Operations Age: 28
Trader Joe's Just Mango Slices, $3.99
Healthier than a bag of chips, more satisfying than eating raw fruits and veggies.
Occupation: Marketing Age: 27
Whole Wheat Spinach & Ricotta Ravioli, $7.99
They're super fast, easy, and relatively healthy. Plus they're quite tasty.
Occupation: Editor Age: 27
Jalapeños, $1.99 per bag of 5
I cook with jalapeños a lot, and they always at tons of flavor to my dishes! Also, good for salads.
Occupation: Media Planner Age: 30
BelGioiso Fresh Mozzarella Log, $9.99
Fresh mozzarella is a must — tomato, basil, and mozzarella dishes are a staple. I crave it all the time. It's versatile, fresh, and soooo tasty!
Occupation: HR Specialist Age: 30
Hummus, $2.50
I eat hummus daily as a healthy snack. I typically buy the family size, store brand tub. If they came in even bigger sizes I'd probably buy that too, because I have a problemthis is a cry for help.
Occupation: TV News Producer Age: 27
Lactaid Lactose Free Milk, $4-$5
I use it a lot in the kitchen.
Occupation: Dog Care Professional Age: 27
Siggi's Icelandic-Style Yogurt, $5-$7
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Plus lots of protein.
Occupation: Client Services, Tech Company Age: 25
Spinach, $5
I can use it in every meal—from breakfast smoothies, lunch salads, to warm dinners.
Occupation: Content Strategy Editor Age: 31
Juice, $3
Because I love juice with dinner, if not wine.
Occupation: Financial Services Age: 29
Extreme Budget Meal - $10 gets four monster portions of beef fried ric, Beef Fried Rice
I've cut my grocery bill by $100 a week with 11 simple tricks - I now spend just $9 a day including eating out
Setting A Grocery Budget: How Much Money Should You Spend A Month? - Chatelaine
10 Easy Family Dinners Under $10
$100 groceries for 10 days – House Mix
I Tried Trifecta's Organic Meal Delivery to See if It's Worth the Money - CNET
How to save money on groceries during inflation? 10 tips - Los Angeles Times
A near-mint series 1985 $10 bill someone just bought their food with. : r/mildlyinteresting