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Step 1
Start your cheap shopping by cherry picking. this simple tool will get you great prices on popular items by just checking the sale ads and driving to the store for those items only.
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Step 2
For fruits and vegetables consider the local farmers market. Now before you hop in the car and scream down to the tents, notice that full price is at the beginning, but if you wait until the end of the day (1 to 2 hours prior to closing) you are going to get some great deals - cheaper than the market!
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Step 3
If you have certain foods that you must purchase to put into the pantry, check the manufacturers website to see if coupons are available for the asking. This will reduce your cost on need to have items.
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Step 4
Ethnic grocers is another great resource for cheaper food. Our local Spanish market always has fruits and vegetables priced half of what the conventional markets - and that is regular price. Try the Spanish, Asian and other cultural markets
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Step 5
Check out the alternative grocers. Places like Trader Joes, Aldis, Smart and Final, and other regional chains.
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Step 6
Discount stores is another great place to shop. Super Walmarts, 99 Cent stores and Super Target sometimes have not only great deals but gourmet food for less.
