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Every household needs a solid plan and smart thinking to cover the monthly needs in the best way possible and to avoid unnecessary expenses, especially in times like these. That’s why managing monthly groceries is like planning for battle. It needs sitting down, organizing, planning, writing lists, and you might even find someone making a full-on presentation for their spouse about the household needs for the month!
But is it really all about planning? Is planning alone enough to keep your home balanced and fully covered from every angle? Or are there other things you need to do to get the best outcome?
In this article, we’re giving you a simple and easy lesson on how to manage your monthly groceries in the best possible way, step by step.
Step One: Setting Priorities
Every month is different from the one before, and that’s due to many factors. For example, when the school year starts, families obviously have extra expenses to prepare the kids for school. In other months, like Ramadan, expenses shift to hosting guests and getting the house ready for the holy month. Summer brings its own budget needs like travel, outings, and vacations.
But in general, you need a clear structure to help you prioritize every month, and we’re going to share with you a super simple method to help you plan and manage each month with ease.
First: The Essentials List
The essentials list is something every household needs each month, no matter how many people live in the home. It includes things like groceries, food, drinks, basic household needs (like replacing a broken appliance), and cleaning supplies. It should also include any daily services you or your family use, like transportation or delivery subscriptions.
Second: Monthly or Seasonal Needs
As we said earlier, every month is different depending on the season and occasions. We’ve got a lot of happy events throughout the year like Ramadan, Eid, Foundation Day, Mother’s Day, and many more. These moments alone are enough reason to want to celebrate them with your loved ones. And then we have seasons like winter and summer, each bringing their own set of needs depending on each person’s lifestyle.
This can become a trap if you’re not thinking clearly or planning your monthly expenses properly. So we’ll give you two examples of how to handle your seasonal needs each month.
Example 1: Ramadan
Ramadan is one of the most important months for us, if not the most important. And its needs are many, from food, hosting essentials, and dining items to home appliances and decorations. Here, you need to first check what you already have at home so you don’t buy duplicates and waste money. Then you write your list starting from the most important, then the important, then the less important items.
Example 2: Summer
Most people plan trips during summer, whether locally or abroad to enjoy the vacation and refresh. So you’ll need to organize your travel essentials: flight tickets, hotel bookings, luggage, and maybe specific clothes for the trip. This way, your thinking is organized and logical.
If you follow this method each month, you’ll notice a big drop in your spending and much less waste. Plus, you’re teaching your kids a valuable lesson about how to set priorities and identify their needs each month in an organized way.
Third: Non-Essential or “Wishlist” Items
This section is for things you want to buy soon but they’re not urgent — meaning your month can go on just fine without them. Then you check whether you can afford them this month or if it’s better to postpone in favor of more important needs.
This list might include stuff like upgrading your phone, getting a newer laptop, buying clothes just for fun (not for a specific event), or maybe getting a bigger TV, things that are more “wants” than “needs.”
So what do you do here?
Write down the items in order of importance to you, and after you finish the first two parts of your list (essentials + seasonal), go back and see what you can still afford to buy this month.
That way, you’re able to get what you want without stretching your budget, and you’ll also find yourself thinking more clearly and organizing your household needs in a way that fits your finances.
Next Step: Yajny App
Now that everything’s organized in a neat list, what’s better than buying everything on that list at dream prices and unbeatable discounts?
This isn’t fantasy, this is what Yajny offers. The moment you open the app, you’ll see discounts and offers on everything you might need. Inside the app, you’ll find categories like groceries, fashion, services, electronics, and so much more, all tailored to household needs.
So what should you do?
Go through each list separately, check your favorite stores inside the app, and you’ll instantly find discount codes that give you real savings every time you shop. For example, if you want to buy electronics from Noon, just open the Noon page in Yajny, copy the discount code, shop as usual, and paste the code at checkout for instant savings!
There’s also cashback available at many stores. Let’s say you’re shopping on Amazon, you’ll see cashback offers where you get a certain amount back into your Yajny wallet, which you can use later. So you’re saving now and saving for later.
In the end, you’ll find that you got everything you wanted at the lowest possible price, your budget is on track, and you’ve saved a decent amount that can benefit you later. And that’s exactly what Yajny’s mission is to be your trusted companion in smart shopping.
Conclusion
At the end of the day, organizing your household priorities will pay off, maybe more than you expect. The money you save from cutting unnecessary expenses can go toward your kids’ education, emergencies, or even meaningful fun experiences with your family instead of spending it on things you don’t really need.
And on top of that, Yajny helps you buy everything you need at the best price, without compromising your favorite stores. That’s the whole point of Yajny: to be there for you every month, for every occasion, bringing you the best deals and being your go-to shopping buddy.
