Dear Dollar Stretcher, I am looking for someone to tell me how to go about making a budget for our family's groceries. I have no idea as to how to even start. Angel S. Angel asks a good question. For most of us, food is a large part of our monthly expenses. Unfortunately, it's hard to compare your spending to what other people spend.
Every family has different eating, shopping and health habits.
Even where you live makes a difference. The number and age of your family members makes a difference, too. So comparing your family to others probably won't help. But you can analyze what's going on in your home and make adjustments. Find out how much you're spending now and where you're spending it.