15th Apr 2009
How to Save Money On Groceries
Grocery shopping can be a huge money waster. There are so many ways to throw away money at the supermarket that it’s impossible to count them. Follow these general tips and take a big dent out of your grocery bill.
Buy Store Brand
Most of the time store brand is just as good as name brand. In fact, sometimes I’ve had store brand food that I much preferred to name brand. If there’s something that’s really that much better than store brand and you can’t live without it, then you can give in, but avoid it whenever possible.
Use Coupons and Store Loyalty Cards
Some stores brag that they don’t need coupons and discounts because they always have low prices, but many don’t. If the store you shop at has coupons and uses loyalty cards, take advantage of them. You might as well get the lowest possible price. Some people have even been able to get things free using lots of discounts and different coupons.
Buy Less
Sometimes we just buy too much food. If you keep complaining that you’re gaining weight because you’re eating too much or you just plain eat too much food, buy less. There’s no reason to eat too much and spend too much. You might as well kill two birds with one stone.
Eat Leftovers
In conjunction with the previous point, if you do have leftovers, eat them. Don’t let them sit in the fridge for a week and then throw them away. This is a huge waste of food and money. If you never eat leftovers, try to get as close as you can to only making as much as you eat. You’ll save a bundle.
Eat Fresh
When the season is right, go to farmer’s markets. You can get the best fresh food plus it is cheaper. When there are no markets, buy freshly frozen vegetables. They are at least comparable to the fresh stuff and much cheaper.
If you have any more tips, use them! You don’t have to eat beans and rice everyday to save money on groceries, just be a smart shopper!
Grocery shopping can be a huge money waster. There are so many ways to throw away money at the supermarket that it’s impossible to count them. Follow these general tips and take a big dent out of your grocery bill.
Buy Store Brand
Most of the time store brand is just as good as name brand. In fact, sometimes I’ve had store brand food that I much preferred to name brand. If there’s something that’s really that much better than store brand and you can’t live without it, then you can give in, but avoid it whenever possible.
Use Coupons and Store Loyalty Cards
Some stores brag that they don’t need coupons and discounts because they always have low prices, but many don’t. If the store you shop at has coupons and uses loyalty cards, take advantage of them. You might as well get the lowest possible price. Some people have even been able to get things free using lots of discounts and different coupons.
Buy Less
Sometimes we just buy too much food. If you keep complaining that you’re gaining weight because you’re eating too much or you just plain eat too much food, buy less. There’s no reason to eat too much and spend too much. You might as well kill two birds with one stone.
Eat Leftovers
In conjunction with the previous point, if you do have leftovers, eat them. Don’t let them sit in the fridge for a week and then throw them away. This is a huge waste of food and money. If you never eat leftovers, try to get as close as you can to only making as much as you eat. You’ll save a bundle.
Eat Fresh
When the season is right, go to farmer’s markets. You can get the best fresh food plus it is cheaper. When there are no markets, buy freshly frozen vegetables. They are at least comparable to the fresh stuff and much cheaper.
If you have any more tips, use them! You don’t have to eat beans and rice everyday to save money on groceries, just be a smart shopper!
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