Here's How To Generate Big Savings at the Grocery Store
* According to Tufts Nutrition news letter, if the average family were to reduce the amount of meat that they at each meal from 11 ounces to 3 ounces, they would save about $2,000 a year. I imagine that it would be much healthier for us also. :o)
Use a grocery list. You will be less likely to pick up extra items.
Have a little snack before shopping. You will be able to resist the temptation of buying the impulse and junk food items
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Check the circulars as you arrive at the store. Most have their sales circular posted as you enter the store.
Resist the temptation to pick up any groceries at Convenience stores they often charge the highest prices. Try to shop for your groceries at stores like Aldis
Join a food CO-OP. They usually don't cost anything to join. They just ask for member participation to help unload the truck or to divide up the orders for other members. You can get some great deals when you buy food this way. This is especially good if you are into eating health foods that usually cost more to buy at the grocery store.
Finding a food CO-OP. You can just type the word CO-OP and the county where you live into your favorite search engine. The results will come back with a list of co-ops in your area. I recommend Goggle for this search because of how large it is but you can use any large Search engine.
Compare price-per-ounce or other unit prices on shelf labels. Stock up on non-perishable items with low per-unit costs.
Look for bargains. When shopping at the grocery store, keep your eyes open for specials and bargains. Buy extra of whatever is on sale. Canned goods are especially good to stock up on because they have a long shelf life. Cereals, dried fruits, pasta, rice and dried beans can also be great buys.
Buy groceries that you can freeze. Buy ground meat chicken breasts and other frequently used meats in bulk and separate into individual portions. Wrap well and freeze for quick dinners. Don't forget if you come across a good deal on eggs buy them. You can freeze eggs. Margarine & Butter too.
Shred your own cheese. Instead of buying shredded cheese, purchase in bulk and shred all at one time to store in the refrigerator. you can even freeze cheese if you are going to use it for cooking for whenever you need.
Keep your eyes on the items on the bottom shelf where the prices are lower!
Make your own drinks. Instead of buying expensive sodas and bottled drinks, buy canisters of powdered mixes to make your own lemonade, punch or Kool-aid drink.
Produce is often cheaper (and better!) at local vegetable stands or farmers markets, than the grocery stores... except when they're on sale.
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