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How to Keep the Grocery Bill Low

How to Keep the Grocery Bill Low
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By Michele Martinez
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With rising gas prices everything from paper products to vegetables are seeing an increase in price. It is a greater struggle to keep the grocery bill low. Here are some ideas that can help keep the grocery bill low.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
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    How to Keep the Grocery Bill Low

  1. Step 1

    Take the time once a week to look through the grocery ads. Circle items that are good deals. Deals such as buy one and get two free.

  2. Step 2

    Keep a running list of things that you are out of. If you have to keep running back and forth to the grocery store because you forgot something, this extra gas will add to the cost of your grocery bill.

  3. Step 3

    Clip coupons and use them on your next grocery shopping spree. Using coupons can help save money even if it’s only five or ten dollars. If you multiply that by a weekly amount you will save hundreds of dollars by the end of one year.

  4. Step 4

    Eat less is a sure way to keep the grocery bill low. It isn’t always the easiest way but consider the amount of obesity in America. If you are over weight at all this will be a good time to both lower your grocery bill and lose weight at the same time.

  5. Step 5

    Create a budget and bring only cash to the grocery store with you. Knowing that you only have a certain amount of funds with you will help keep your grocery bill low. You will be less likely to purchase unnecessary items such as chips and soda.

  6. Step 6

    Avoid taking children to the store if possible. They tend to make us spend more. If isn’t cookies they want you to buy its something else.

Tips & Warnings
  • • Take advantage of rebates. Some stores have full refund rebates which allow you to get the item free.
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