All You magazine is issuing a challenge to America. Can you spend just $25 a week per person on groceries for your family? The challenge begins July 13 so you’ve got some time to plan out your strategy and sign up by filling out this form. By taking part in this challenge you could win a $1,000 grocery card, plus a year’s supply of Knorr side dishes and the chance to be featured in All You magazine.
Here are some guidelines:
* During the contest, groceries that you purchase count toward your weekly total. However, feel free to grow, barter or use stockpiled food to supplement your meals. Creativity and ingenuity count!
* If you eat at a restaurant or buy takeout, the cost must go toward the week’s total.
* Household supplies and toiletries do not count toward each weeks total.
* Keep track of your money using the optional Spending Log.
* Save receipts–you will be required to submit them if you are a finalist.
* Post your strategies on our Grocery Challenge blog, and be sure to tell us your money-saving tips
This is a cool challenge because even if you don’t win the big prize, you’re still winning by cutting your grocery spending. Often it takes a challenge to motivate us towards improvement. Since I started using coupons over a year ago, I have seen my strategy change and strengthen a lot. How has your coupon use changed since you first started? Do you plan to take part in this challenge? If you’d like to learn more about it here are the official rules. Good luck!