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Three Money-Saving-Tips At The Grocery Store

Writer's picture: Artez YoungArtez Young

Shopping for groceries for yourself or your family doesn't have to be expensive! With these three cost-saving strategies, you can enjoy good meals and stay within budget. We'll explain why these money-saving-tips are effective and how to incorporate them into your shopping routine:


1. Plan Meals and Shop with a List


Why It Works: Impulse purchases and unplanned trips to the store can quickly inflate your grocery budget. A planned list helps you stick to your needs and avoid unnecessary items.


How to Do It:

  • Meal Planning: What would you like if you had to eat out? Spend time each week planning your meals by what is on sale. Include meals that use overlapping ingredients to minimize waste.

  • Inventory Check: Take stock of what you already have at home, so you don’t buy duplicates. Rotate what is in your cabinets so the older items can be used first.

    Stick to the List: Bring your shopping list and resist the temptation to veer off-course, especially in aisles filled with snacks or convenience foods. Shop this aisle last or avoid it all altogether.

  • Purge the Fridge: Now is also a good time to inventory the fridge. Do you have a couple of cartons of eggs? You can have breakfast for dinner, and boil some for egg salad. What about the half-used jar of spaghetti sauce? Check the expiration. If you can’t remember when you opened it, toss it!


2. Shop Sales and Use Coupons


Why It Works: Grocery stores frequently run promotions and discounts on everyday items, and combining these with coupons can lead to significant savings.


How to Do It:

  • Check Weekly Ads: Review your grocery store’s weekly sales flyer to identify deals before you shop. Shop the first day of the ad to get the best selection.

  • Coupon Matching: Pair sales with coupons for maximum savings. Digital coupons available through store apps are often the easiest to use. Check your store's app for savings each time you grocery shop.

  • Get to Know Your Butcher: Did your favorite store run out of a sale item? Ask the butcher. He might be able to give you a deal on a similar product. Yes, this does work!

  • Repackage Bulk Items: If your favorite store has a sale on hamburger, for example, buy several and repackage them into smaller portions to avoid waste.


3. Buy in Bulk and Choose Store Brands


Why It Works: Bulk purchasing reduces the cost per unit, and store brands are often comparable in quality to name brands but cost much less.


How to Do It:

  • Bulk Buys: Purchase items like grains, beans, nuts, and cleaning supplies in larger quantities if they are items you use regularly. Invest in airtight containers and freezer bags and date package with a Sharpie to keep bulk items fresh.

    Spaghetti noodles in a white bowl
    Spaghetti and meat sauce
  • Store Brands: Opt for store-brand versions of products such as produce, dairy, and cleaning supplies. They’re usually manufactured by the same companies as name-brand items. The brand items are usually at eye level, and store brands can be stocked on higher shelves.

  • Compare Prices: Use the unit price (found on the shelf tag) to determine the best value to save money. Sometimes, smaller packages are more cost-effective than bulk, depending on promotions.


Grocery shopping does not have to break the bank. Try these three money-saving tips at the grocery store, you will be able to stick to your weekly budget.

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