How to Shop Thrifty at the Grocery Store

Being a thrifty shopper at the grocery store is important, especially if you are buying food for a large family. There are a few things you can do to save yourself a lot of money at the grocery store and you can call yourself a thrifty shopper.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Shopping list
• Coupons

1. Stick to purchasing items on your list. If you stay away from all those extras that you see when you walk down the aisles, you will save yourself a lot of money.

2. Watch for in store sales. Grocery stores will often times have unadvertised sales. This is a great way to stock up on items that you use often and save yourself some extra money.

3. Use coupons to save extra money. While clipping coupons can seem like a tedious task, it can make you a much more thrifty shopper at the grocery store. Purchase a coupon organizer to keep those clippings organized.

4. Buy generic products. There are some things that you can purchase the generic or store brand, and save you a ton of money when you are grocery shopping.

5. Stock up on everyday items when they are on sale. You can be a thrifty shopper if you stock up on the items you use frequently when they are on sale.

6. Buy less junk. Junk foods tend to be a lot more costly, and avoiding them can help you become a more thrifty shopper. Stick to healthier foods anyways just because they are better for you.

[goldiec]

on 3/10/2009 Great article, thanks for sharing 5*

[hazelknows]

on 1/4/2009 Good advice on ways to save money .