How to Save Money on Groceries (Step by Step)
Follow the simple steps below to find out how to save tons of money when shopping at the grocery store.
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Use Coupons
Using coupons at the grocery store will easily save you 10% - 40% on your grocery bill . You can find coupons in the store , in the newspaper , online , etc. Visit my resources section below for websites that offer free printable grocery store coupons.
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Buy Store Brand Products
Most major supermarkets offer their own "Store Brand" . The store's brand is always priced far less than the name brand items . Whats more is that the store brand is usually of the same quality as the name brand . Name brand food usually costs more simply because they spend more on advertising . Store brands save money by not advertising and then pass the savings down to you.
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Buy When In Season
Some fruits and vegetables cost twice as much when they are out of season. In turn fruits and vegetables that are in season will be much reasonably priced. You can find out which fruits and vegetables are in season through a simple google search.
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Plan Ahead
Planning ahead by making a grocery list (and sticking to it) will prevent you from making spontaneous decisions on pricey food items that you don't need. There are many great websites that offer grocery store shopping lists that you can fill in and print out , one such website is workingmom.com (See resources section below).
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Avoid Junk Food
Avoiding junk food is both good for your pocket book and your body . Many people spend tons of money on food that the body really doesn't need. Try substituting candy with some fresh fruit or raisins.
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Search For Manager's Specials
At most supermarkets there will be a small designated section for items that are marked down or on clearance . Many markets refer to these mark downs as "Manager's Specials" . Purchasing these clearance items will save you a lot of money (considering that these items are usually marked down 50% - 80%) .
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