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Cheap Groceries + Less Waste
Plus: Grow on Amazon with micro-influencers
Dollar Dad
July 23, 2025
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Welcome Back, Fellow Parent
Groceries aren’t cheap right now. And if you’ve ever stood in front of your fridge wondering how $200 disappeared into a drawer full of wilting spinach, you’re not alone.
That’s why I’ve been trying out this app called Too Good To Go, and I think more parents need to know about it.
$32 worth of bakery items for only $7!
Here’s how it works: local stores, bakeries, and restaurants pack up “surprise bags” of food they didn’t sell that day—but that are still totally good to eat. You buy one through the app, usually for $4 to $9, and pick it up during a set time window.
You don’t choose what’s inside, but most people say the value is well worth it.
It’s perfect if you’re:
Trying to stretch your grocery budget without clipping coupons.
Okay with a little mystery at mealtime.
Tired of throwing out food and money.
It’s also a ton of fun! The picture above is one of our orders from Whole Foods. We only spent $7 and received ~$32 worth of food! Another trip we ended up with half a sheet cake! Forgot to take a picture.
Now, I’m not suggesting you binge on a ton of bakery items. We simply froze everything we didn’t eat within the first 24 hours which helped it last for much longer.
What’s really cool is you’re also helping fight food waste. Perfectly good meals and groceries don’t end up in the dumpster, and your family gets fed for cheap. That’s a win for your wallet and the planet.
The app is still growing, so there wasn’t a ton of available options in our area. You’re not going to meal prep your whole week off Too Good To Go. But if you’re looking for a low-effort way to feed your family and feel like a financial ninja while you’re at it, this one’s worth a shot.
P.S. I’m not an affiliate. Just a fan and wanted to help get the word out.
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