I've tried clipping coupons (but they usually never offer what i need).
it seems every time I go to the grocery store I am spending over $125 on groceries. When I get home, I have bought a lot, but it's gone within one week and back to the store I go.
Just wondering what some of you do to save money at the grocery store….and buy groceries that will last.
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You should go to Costo, they are alot cheaper..
ALDI is great but sometimes you need brand name goods so get them but the rest I do at ALDI also it depends where you live
Well….look on the bottom shelves instead of eye level. The store seems to place the more expensive stuff at eye level. Try generic store brands instead of name brand. Shop different stores for the sales or cheaper prices.
Look at the tags on the shelves an
Make a list of what you need beforehand… bc you buy random things that you dont need and probally wont eat. you can try amkeing a meal plan for 2 weeks and see what you need to complete that.. mission on
I try to go to costco or sams club and get larger portions of meat and then freeze it, Ive actually started growing my own fruit and vegetables, and I went to extremes and started buying powdered milk because it lasts longer and milk is getting so damn expensive. I think going to costco and sams club really helps because it lasts longer, sucks paying the membership fee tho.
Coupons are good, most of them are useless, but if you go through a whole bunch of fliers, sometimes you get some good ones. You can also print coupons off the computer. Fliers also show really good deals that are on.
Also buying things like snacks and stuff you go through quickly and stuff that won't rot in bulk; that saves you a lot of money.
Make sure you have a list, and only buy things you need.
No name products are usually a lot cheaper too.
Hope it helps :]
Plan your meals in advance. I prepare a menu for the week. When I go shopping I purchase just the ingredients that are required for the meals. I make larger meals and freeze the left overs for lunch or supper later in the week. It is really very cheap to buy a roast and put it in the slow cooker or oven. A slow cooker is a very good investment. You can purchase tougher/cheaper cuts of meat and they will turn out tender. I cut it up and freeze individual servings and then make meals or sandwiches from them.
Buy store brand items instead of name brands. Shop at budget markets like Sav-Alot, Lo-Bills and such. Buy meats from the local butcher. meat packages cost much less than buying individual meats from the supermarket. You can spend $125 a week and get about $200 worth of stuff which in turn lasts longer. You could spend $125 and make it last you 1 1/2 to 2 weeks buying a good $60 meat package, $40 on sides to go with the meats and holding the rest on whatever you need through out the period.
Also, managing your meals so that you know what your going to have for each day helps keep consumption down. Changing your habits may also work too. Eating to sustain life rather than eating to be full all the time will save you money and food.
Shop at ALDI if there is a store near you.
One way to reduce your grocery bill is to make a list of the items you need each week and only buy what is on the list. When buying the particular items, see if there is a lower priced item around of a different brand to the one you normally buy.
Look around for substirutes were posssible that cost less. Try rolled oats for breakfast instead of corn flakes and other dearer cereals. Try changing your cooking habits. You can make a very substantial meal with the cheaper cuts of meat, casseroles, and stews instead of having rump or surloin steak. When looking for green vegetables if fresh or frozen peas are very expensive, buy tinned peas instead if they are cheaper. Used tinned tomatoes if fresh tomatoes are expensive. If you eat a reasonable amount of fresh bread, it may be better for you to have a bread making machine, so that you make your own as and when you need it.
The best thing to do is to compile a list of items that you need and not that you want. This will help you lower the cost. Also, be sure to get the generic brands from the store. Sometimes the generic items are made from the same maufactures as those that are name brands. This two thigs will assist you with bettering your results on expediture's.
Remember, get what you need not what you want. need and want are two different subjects.
Thanks,
Ector
Hunt down creative recipes using rice and beans and other cheap ingredients.
Grow some veggies in a small garden. IT'S MEGA EASY
Eat more beans and rice products instead of meat for some meals. Coupons can be useful if you can match them up with sale prices, and plan your menus around those items. Even if you just use coupons on HBA items you would come out ahead. I have over a 6 year supply of shampoo that they actually paid me $0.12 a bottle to take out of the store.
1. Buy actual meat, fruits, vegs, dairy items instead of processed meals. It really does last longer and costs less in the end. Go read http://www.savingdinner.com/ for some help with this. She also has a book out that you can borrow from the library.
2. Every week, I look at all the sale papers and I write down the things for each store on a piece of paper. For example, Store A has broccoli for $1.50/pound this week, but at Store B, it's 99 cents a pound. But Store C has more of the things I want on sale, so I'll go to Store that week (or to all three stores, but buying from the store with the best price on an item).
3. This is a biggie for me, and it doesn't require any adjustments at all. Before you leave the store, look at your receipt! Make sure every item on it is correct. I guarantee you, they overcharge you at least once every three shopping trips. Either the shelf price said it was less or it was on sale but it didn't ring up that way, or the price on the item was less, whatever. Not only will you get the overcharged amount refunded, but many stores will give you back the entire price of the item as well. Or at least they may give back a dollar for your trouble.
(If you really like the item and want more of it, you can then buy it from another branch. It will probably be an overring there, too. Or just go back to the same store the next day. Sleazy, but they're supposed to correct their system once the error is reported – it's sleazier IMO to keep overcharging their customers. I once did this about four times when they were overringing shrimp frozen dinners, $8 – $10 apiece … I even told them it was the 2nd, 3rd, 4th time.)
4. For brand name items that you like visit their websites to see if they're sending out free samples or coupons. Not just for edible stuff – Tampaz usually sends out free boxes and coupons.
5. http://www.startsampling.com has freebies and coupons, but you have to dig through all the junk "offers." It's a nice way to try new coffees, vegetable sprays, gums, etc.
First, check what's on sale, then make a list of what you need and stick to it. Secondly, make foods from scratch insead of from boxes. Third, only get the cheapest brands. Use a calculator to compare deals and you'll save a ton! And never shop hungry, of course – but I'm sure you already knew that.
This link should be especially helpful for you:
What do all of you do to save money on groceries?
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