How to Save a Lot of Money On Your Grocery Bill

Our grocery bills seem to be getting larger every month, and we need to cut the corners every way we possibly can. Also one of the best ways to save money in our households is to cook at home, and to take lunch to work.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Use your coupons on every trip. You have probably heard this many time before. It is true, there are a lot of companies that will double or triple those coupons. You can even get things for free.

2. Plan your meals in advance. When you plan them out it saves you time, and you know what you need from the store. This way you also don't have to run home to figure out what you are going to take out for dinner.

3. Use your leftovers. You can use the left over steak for a stew or the Leftover white rice can be used to make a great fried rice. Using the leftovers can make a big difference in that grocery bill every month. If you can not think of a way to prepare your leftovers, just do a quick search.

4. Learn to cook from scratch, or meatless meals. The processed and prepackaged food is much more expensive then fresh. There are great FREE recipes online. Even on ehow.

5. Sign up for the reward cards. It might not be something you want to do, but a lot of the stores only give there sales prices to there PREFERRED CUSTOMERS. You can also earn coupons or gas discounts at some stores.

6. Use a calculator to add up your purchases and be sure you do not go over your budget.

7. Look at the ads weekly. Even if you are not needing to go grocery shopping that week, you can sometimes find items at better prices. Make sure to read the fine print on the ads though. Make sure they do not have a catch.

8. Eat before you go shopping. Never go to the store hungry, and follow the list. Do not make impulse buys unless you know you are getting a great deal on something you actually need.

9. Buy store brand. Most actually taste the same, and if you don't like it most will buy the item back.(check store policy)

10. Shop for meat later in the evening. I have found if I go to a grocery store after 8pm there is a lot of meat discounted a great deal. The meat is still good, just take it home and freeze it.

11. Figure out the price per unit, just because the smaller on has a smaller price does not mean it is cheaper.

12. Check the higher and lower shelves, this is where you will typically find the better price.

[workingmomma]

on 11/29/2009 good tips 5*

[workingmomma]

on 11/29/2009 good tips 5*

[workingmomma]

on 11/29/2009 good tips 5*

[voldberg]

on 11/16/2009 Timely how to article. Thanks

[sweethoney7922]

on 9/7/2009 Great tips thanks!!! :)