Tips on saving money grocery shopping?

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It’s just me and my husband and we spend $250 (sometimes a little more) on groceries every other week. Which I feel like is a lot for just us 2. We have a baby due soon so I know the grocery bills are gonna start getting more expensive as we have to buy diapers, wipes, formula, etc. we usually shop at Walmart and try to buy off brand as much as we can.
Does anyone have any tips on how to save money when it comes to grocery shopping?
(I’m not interested in couponing. I simply don’t have time) 
Thanks!

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Definitely see if there’s an Aldi near you!!

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Some companies offer digital coupons that you just load into an app on your phone, which takes way less time than searching through physical coupons. The Kroger family of stores does this (Kroger, QFC, Fred Meyer, etc).
The most expensive items are usually shelved at eye level. When you find the item you need, quickly scan above and below it to see if there is a cheaper alternative close by.
Consider trying out grocery delivery and/or pick-up services. While there is usually a fee associated with it, you might save more by only getting items on your shopping list, rather than browsing the aisles and coming home with stuff you don't need.
You can also try shopping at other discount stores. ALDI is a great option, if there is one near you.

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Meal plan and grocery lists first off
First I do a weekly meal plan, and then looking at that I'll check my pantry/fridge/freezer to see what ingredients I need for those meals that I don't have in stock. That way I'm only buying exactly what I need for meals. Then I'm not overbuying, or wasting groceries. After that I'll go through and add non meal items we need, like goldfish or sandwich meat. I'm also very strict and don't buy anything that's not on the list unless it's something I know I actually need and just forgot to add to the list
Bonus points if you check your grocery stores weekly ad and base your weekly meal plan off of what they have on sale that week (no couponing if you don't want, just the general weekly sale items) 
Next, if you have a deep freezer (or don't mind buying one) bulk buy items when they're on a good sale. 
Like my grocery store is normally about $5/lb for ground beef, but once every so often they'll have a sale where it's $1.99/lb or so. So I know to hold off until the sale and then buy enough to fill my freezer. So while it's expensive at once, it's still less than half the cost over time than if I just buy the 3lbs I need every week for dinners. Over time I've gotten really good at gauging how good/bad a price/sale is, and I know when to hold off and when to bulk buy. You can freeze pretty much anything except, like, milk. But you can freeze meats, breads, cheeses, butter, ect 
Between those 2, you should be able to cut your grocery bill down without couponing after you get the hang of it. You should be able to buy only the groceries you need, not waste food, and only pay the cheapest sale price per item a good chunk of the time. It just required some time, planning, and paying attention

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We use about 120$ every 2 weeks for 2 adults and a toddler. I like to grow as many veggies and fruits as possible to save money then buy ingredients to make a recipe. I use whatever we have in the pantry to add to a recipe. We skip on anything processed and we buy large veggies like eggplants and spaghetti squashes to make multiple but healthy dinners. Portioning helps too.

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Do you have an aldi nearby? I have 2 toddlers, myself and my husband. And I spend about $95 every 2 weeks for us at aldi.

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Beans and rice in bulk are very inexpensive and go a long way. Very tasty when made right. Lots of recipes out there, we like it with chicken broth, bacon and onion. If we need to save I make a big pot at the beginning of each week to supplement our usual food so we eat less of the expensive things. Pea soup is another cheap favorite that can last part of the week.
For fruit and veggies some are cheaper frozen and others are cheaper fresh, so its good to double check that.

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I plan out my entire months worth of dinners at the beginning of each month. We do a big shop on the first Tuesday of every month because we can save 10% on that day at Safeway. This is likely the only time we shop at Safeway as I find it kind of pricy (but usually better quality for meats and produce). 
I’ll shop about 1-2 more times during the month as things like produce and milk go bad or run out. But I’ll do it at less expensive stores like Walmart, superstore, and no frills (I’m in Canada)
Otherwise, look for programs to join. We likely save about $20 at Safeway every month because we collect air miles and about $10 at superstore because of their points program. 
Like others have said find coupon apps and sites to print of coupons (make sure they are for products you’ll actually buy)

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Meal prepping really helps. You walk in with a list and stick to it

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I'm not sure how to help since you don't like couponing. Ig just don't buy so many things or substitute your favorite things for something cheaper?
If you did coupons then Kroger has online digital coupons. They also have a Free Friday download (usually a drink, but not always) where the item is completely free. I personally use the Kroger coupons AND I use Ibotta which is another app that helps save money.

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I do 120-130 a month. (Although I have done 70 for a month before) But it's just my husband and I. And I don't coupon just because it irritates me lol 🤣 they never have coupons for the types of food I need. If you're interested I'd love to meal plan with you! It's one of my favorite things to do 😅 Main thing is changing up your recipes and thinking outside the box

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