Frugal Grocery Shopping

We've compiled some frugal grocery shopping tips to try the next time you go grocery shopping.

Have you noticed the rising price of groceries lately? Everything is getting more expensive today causing us to find ways to spend less on groceries while still getting the things that we need to feed ourselves and our families.

Living frugally and paying attention to where your money goes when you buy groceries is one way to start saving money. Here are some more frugal grocery tips.



1. Clip coupons on items you would normally buy.

2. Avoid prepared foods. The next time you go shopping and pick up a box or bag of an already prepared item, ask yourself if you can make that at home for less. If you can, then put that item back in favor of less expensive staples.

3. Buy in bulk. Consider the food items that you use most often. Cereals, meats, vegetables, condiments, juices, and paper products can be bought in bulk usually at a lower price at food warehouses like Costco, BJ’s, and Wal-Mart. If you have a coupon, you’ll save even more money.

4. Don’t shop when you are hungry. You are more likely to give into those impulse buys on an empty stomach.

5. Take a grocery list with you. Remember, the goal is to stick to the list as much as possible.

6. Shop grocery ads and specials. When the grocery store fliers come out plan your meals to match what is on sale.

7. Plan a menu before you go. Not only does this keep you from wandering around the store figuring out what is for dinner, it will save you money knowing exactly what you need.

8. It's okay to use store brands.

9. Buy fruits and vegetables in season.

10. Buy dried beans, not canned. It will be an extra effort but costs much less and will be healthier for you.

Rising prices don’t have to mean an empty dinner table. Find simple ways to make your food budget go further and take the time to implement these ideas. You’ll see savings each and every time you shop.

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