Did you know that more than half of grocery purchases are unplanned? Making a list and sticking to it is one of the most important things to remember when shopping. A few other grocery store shopping tips will help you save money and time.
Check the entire shelf when selecting your purchases. Often the higher priced items are placed at eye level. Look above and below for more moderately priced items, or sale items. They want you to buy the most expensive item, so they make it most accessible.
Don't shop on an empty stomach. This leads to impulse buying and junk food buying. If you stick to your list this won't happen.
Buy generic whenever possible. In most cases you are getting the same product at a reduced price. In many cases the generic product is exactly the same as the name brand. It may even be made and packed by the same company.
Buy what is local and on sale. This is especially true in the produce department. Don't buy peaches from Chile in December unless you just have to have them. They will be cheaper and better if you buy them local and in season. I paid 49cents a pound for the most delicious peaches I've had in years. (this was about a month ago)
Remember that a lot of foods can be frozen. Blueberries, for example, can be washed, dried, put on a cookie sheet in the freezer and then stored in plastic baggies. I used to have a persimmon tree and could never eat them fast enough, so I started halving them and freezing them in baggies. I had them all winter long and they were delicious. I've never done it, but they say you can grate cheese and freeze it.
Don't forget your coupons. This is a huge savings. I went shopping with my son David recently, and he bought $120 worth of food for $40. This often means buying brands you weren't considering, but can mean big savings in the end.
Finally, plan your weekly menus around foods that are on sale. I usually make enough for at least two meals. Eat one, freeze the other. It saves you time and money.
I hope some of these tips will come in handy and help you reduce your weekly grocery spending. I've got many more tips to share with you, but this is enough for today.
Check the entire shelf when selecting your purchases. Often the higher priced items are placed at eye level. Look above and below for more moderately priced items, or sale items. They want you to buy the most expensive item, so they make it most accessible.
Don't shop on an empty stomach. This leads to impulse buying and junk food buying. If you stick to your list this won't happen.
Buy generic whenever possible. In most cases you are getting the same product at a reduced price. In many cases the generic product is exactly the same as the name brand. It may even be made and packed by the same company.
Buy what is local and on sale. This is especially true in the produce department. Don't buy peaches from Chile in December unless you just have to have them. They will be cheaper and better if you buy them local and in season. I paid 49cents a pound for the most delicious peaches I've had in years. (this was about a month ago)
Remember that a lot of foods can be frozen. Blueberries, for example, can be washed, dried, put on a cookie sheet in the freezer and then stored in plastic baggies. I used to have a persimmon tree and could never eat them fast enough, so I started halving them and freezing them in baggies. I had them all winter long and they were delicious. I've never done it, but they say you can grate cheese and freeze it.
Don't forget your coupons. This is a huge savings. I went shopping with my son David recently, and he bought $120 worth of food for $40. This often means buying brands you weren't considering, but can mean big savings in the end.
Finally, plan your weekly menus around foods that are on sale. I usually make enough for at least two meals. Eat one, freeze the other. It saves you time and money.
I hope some of these tips will come in handy and help you reduce your weekly grocery spending. I've got many more tips to share with you, but this is enough for today.
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