Saw a sign at the local grocery store that made me think twice about meal planning

The store had a big display for a 'budget meal kit' that cost $12 per serving, which seems crazy for a place that's supposed to be cheap. I always thought making things from scratch with basic ingredients was the real way to save money. Do you think these pre-packed ideas are ever worth the cost, or is it just a marketing trap?

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benbrown18d ago

Twelve bucks a serving for a budget kit is a total joke. That's not saving money, that's paying a huge convenience tax. I can make a whole pot of chili for less than that. It's pure marketing to make you feel like you're getting a deal when you're really just buying overpriced, pre-measured salt and pepper.

evah4018d ago

Right? I bought one of those kits once and felt totally ripped off. It's just fancy packaging for stuff already in my pantry.