The cost for feeding a family can vary from one household to the next by as much as hundreds of dollars every month. Why is there such a large spectrum in the amount that we all pay for food? Wouldn’t you like to be one of those people that pay the least amount of money possible on groceries? Anyone can reduce his or her grocery bill: check out these 10 tips for great ways to learn how. For more information, click on the articles listed underneath each grocery tip.
10. Take advantage of loss leaders
In order to get you in the door, grocery stores will sell certain products at prices so low that they are actually losing money on them. Take advantage of loss leader sales.
9. Buy in bulk
We all know that bulk shopping can save us money. Check out these articles for more tips and information on bulk shopping.
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8. Buy generic
Generic groceries have come a long way. If you once shunned the idea of buying store brands, you may want to try some in replacement of your favorite and more expensive name brands.
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7. Know the grocery store’s tricks
Grocery stores spend a lot of resources trying to get you to spend more money. By knowing what these tricks are, you can see past them.
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6. Do some planning
Doing some meal planning for a week or two ahead of time will save you both money and time. Go to the grocery store with a list and stick with it, and you will be able to get all of your groceries for a week in one trip. The fewer trips you make, the less you will spend overall.
Saving Money with Meal Planning
5. Make your own convenience foods
We pay high prices for convenience. Instead of buying expensive convenience foods, find ways to make some of your own convenience foods ahead of time.
4. Don’t waste food
Learn ways to salvage food and use leftovers, so less of your grocery money goes to waste.
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3. Eat vegetarian
Even if you are not a vegetarian, it can be beneficial to learn to make more meals that don’t include meat. Meat is often one of the most expensive ingredients to a dish.
2. Garden
Learn how to grow some of your own fruits and vegetables and have healthy, inexpensive food at your fingertips!
1. Make substitutions
Instead of cooking a recipe just as it is written, think of ways to substitute some less-expensive ingredients and save money on your groceries!
Cooking: Cheaper Substitutions