Going to the grocery store less often....

What kinds of things keep us running to the store each week or even several times a week? To name a few things...bread, milk, eggs, produce. Wouldn't it be nice not to have to go to the store as often. What if you couldn't shop for a week or even several weeks due to not having the money for groceries or an illness or whatever the reason may be? First off, let's deal with the bread issue. If you find a sale on bread, stock up. Bread actually freezes very well. Also, learn how to make bread. Generally when I can get bread for around 75 cents a loaf or better, I stock up. I will buy about 10 loaves and put them in the freezer. This keeps me from having to purchase bread for a month or more. Eggs can be bought generally for a month to a time or more. Next time you go to the store, instead of purchasing one dozen, stock up. Grab 5 dozen or so...depending on your family size and the amount you go through each month. Also, there are different sites online that sell powdered eggs, which could even help you go longer without having to go to the store. Milk also freezes well. Purchase several gallons each month and freeze what you don't use before the expiration date. Just be sure to pour a little off the top to allow for expansion as your milk freezes. There is also the option of having powdered milk in the house to help you keep from having to go to the store. This is great on cereal, in hot chocolate, mixed with some chocolate syrup, etc. Produce can be a little more tricky. Purchase enough produce for a month to a time. Use up the stuff that will rot faster at the beginning of the month such bananas, peaches, pears, etc. Save the stuff that will last longer...like potatoes, squash, apples, oranges, etc... for later in the month. Be creative. Store canned fruits and veggies. You can also buy many frozen veggies and fruits. Try freezing and canning some of your own also. There is so much you can do in an effort to go to the store less. It will save you and your family time and money and be very helpful when the storms of life come, those times when you're not able to go to the store.