How to Save a Lot of Money On Your Grocery Bill
Though food prices are ever increasing, shoppers are becoming that much more resourceful, finding ways to get the best possible deals while stretching their food supply. Cooking more at home and taking lunch to work are two of the best ways to economize but there are many more for the enterprising consumer. Employ the proper strategies and you will also see considerable savings on your grocery bill.
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Use coupons on every grocery trip. Wait to redeem them until those items are also on sale and when the store will double and triple the coupons. Handle it properly and you can sometimes wind up getting some items completely free. Be sure to check store policy so you can plan accordingly.
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Plan your meals in advance. This not only saves time but you then also know what you need from the grocery store. This eliminates any last-second rushed meals or the need to make a store run for missing ingredients.
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Use your leftovers. You can use leftover steak for a stew or leftover white rice to make great fried rice. Using leftovers can make a big difference in your monthly grocery bill. If you cannot think of a way to prepare your leftovers, you can readily find recipes and ideas online.
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Learn to cook from scratch or do meatless meals. The processed and prepackaged food is much more expensive then fresh.
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Sign up for the grocery store rewards cards. It might not be something you want to do, but many stores only give sales prices to preferred customers. You can also earn coupons or gas discounts at some stores.
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Use a calculator to total your purchases and be sure you do not go exceed your budget. Having the parameter of a budget helps guard against overspending.
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Look at the weekly ads. Even if you do not need to go grocery shopping that week, you can sometimes find items at better prices. However, make sure to read the fine print.
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Eat before shopping. Never go to the grocery store hungry. Strictly follow your list and do not make impulse buys unless you know you are getting a great deal on something you actually need.
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Buy store brands. Most actually taste the same; plus, if you don't like the item, most stores will take it back. Again, however, first check store policy.
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Shop for meat later in the evening. Frequently, meat is greatly discounted after 8 p.m. It is still good; thus, take it home and stock your freezer.
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Calculate the price per unit on groceries. The smaller item at the smaller price does not necessarily mean it is cheaper.
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Check the higher and lower shelves because this is where you will typically find the better prices.
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