How to Save Money on Groceries with ADHD: Real Life Tips and Systems
Groceries are one of the biggest monthly expenses — and when you have ADHD, managing grocery spending can feel like a constant struggle. Between Costco trips that spiral into $500 bills, forgetting what’s in your pantry, and impulse “just one more thing” moments, it adds up fast.
In this episode of the Mind & Money Podcast, Val (financial planner) and Sherry (financial coach) share ADHD-friendly grocery shopping strategies that make it easier to stay on budget — without needing more willpower or strict rules.
We talk about:
Real numbers: what families and individuals are actually spending on food right now
Simple ADHD-friendly systems to avoid duplicate buys and food waste
How to budget for Costco trips without blowing up your finances
Online grocery ordering hacks that save time, money, and decision fatigue
Why it’s okay to pivot and adjust your grocery budget as you go
Whether you’re a family juggling kids’ snack demands or an adult just trying not to waste money on pasta sauce you already own, this episode gives you practical, non-judgemental tools to bring your grocery spending under control.
🎧 Listen now and get ADHD-friendly strategies you can actually stick with.
