How to Use Coupons at a Warehouse Grocery Store

Did you know that you can use coupons and discounts at those warehouse grocery stores, such as Costco, Sam’s Club and BJs? It is true. You just have to know which coupons you can use and how to get them. Read more to learn about using coupons at warehouse stores on your groceries, and you’ll save even more than you have been when you shop. Manufacturer Coupons Manufacturer coupons that are not store specific can be found in several different places, including Sunday inserts from the newspaper, online at Coupons.com and other websites, in magazines and more. BJs is currently … Continue reading

Why Warehouse Stores Have Great Bargains

If you haven’t visited a warehouse grocery store such as Costco, Sam’s Club or Bjs, or even if you have, you might be wondering how they can bring you such good prices on groceries and other items. While it is true that these stores can discount the prices on your food and goods because you are buying more from them, buying in bulk, there are other factors that contribute to the low prices. If you have ever wondered why the prices at warehouse stores are lower than at traditional grocery stores or mart-type stores, then you’ll want to read this. … Continue reading

How to Smart Shop at the Warehouse Grocery Store

Are you ready for some warehouse store saving secrets? Apply this advice to save the most that you can when you shop at the bulk grocery stores, such as BJs, Sam’s Club, Costco and more. Know the Bargains Knowing the best prices on your groceries means that you can shop when the bargains are the best. Focus on those items that offer the biggest savings at the warehouse store. You can learn about what the best deals are by reading here, or keep a price list of your favorite groceries as they are available at your local grocery store and … Continue reading

What Are the Best Warehouse Store Bargains?

As we saw in the article posted yesterday, warehouse grocery stores can save you an average of 30 percent on your groceries. It is important to know, though, that this is an average savings. There are some items at the bulk stores that are much better bargains than others. The secret is to concentrate on buying these bargains at the warehouse stores, this way you can get the most savings for your grocery dollar. Don’t have a membership? Many warehouse grocery stores will allow you to try them out, sometimes with a 15 percent fee and sometimes with no fee … Continue reading

Grocery Saving Secrets

If you want to get the most out of your food dollar, you are going to have to work at it these days. Food prices are rising, and grocery stores are cracking down on coupon use, thanks to Extreme Couponing. About 10 years ago, it was easy to get an entire month’s worth of groceries for $35 for a family of three. Today, we are lucky if that amount would get us through a day or two. Here are some new and some classic saving strategies that will help you stretch those grocery dollars. Pull Your Items from the Back … Continue reading

How to Win the Competition for Grocery Bargains 3

Shop where the bargains are! Sometimes finding all of those great deals for grocery products that are free or almost free can be difficult, especially when they come in limited quantities. If you missed the first two posts in this series, you can catch up here: How to Win the Competition for Grocery Bargains and How to Win the Competition for Grocery Bargains 2 Leave some stock If you do get a good deal, please don’t clear out the entire shelf if you don’t need it all. The items may expire and you’ll just be hoarding them away from a … Continue reading

How to Win the Competition for Grocery Bargains 2

Do you find yourself missing out on some of the best grocery deals because the shelves are empty once you get there? I’ve been discussing some strategies that can help you get the grocery bargains before they disappear. If you missed yesterday’s post, click here: How to Win the Competition for Grocery Bargains. Shop the small or out of the way store In my area, there are two giant supermarket stores. One is a smaller store, and the other is much larger, with a greater selection, a bigger bakery, a pharmacy, etc. Most people, including us usually shop the larger … Continue reading

How to Win the Competition for Grocery Bargains

These days, it seems as though everyone has their eyes on getting the best grocery bargains out there. Couple that with reduced inventory for many stores due to the recession. Sometime that means that there is a little healthy competition for some of the best deals. Here is how to stay ahead of the race and win the competition for your grocery bargains. Back when I first started practicing coupon and sales strategies to get a handle on our grocery bill, I really cleaned up. There was never a time that I can remember where I couldn’t stock up for … Continue reading

Buying Reduced Produce to Save Money

The next time you go grocery shopping, check out the reduced priced produce at your local store. It will be worth the hunt when you bring home the savings. With food prices growing higher each week, it is important to know what you can do to provide food for your family without going broke. Reduce priced produce isn’t always available, but when it is, you can really save some money. Deals on fruit or vegetables that are less than perfect can cut your grocery bill on these items by half or more. For example, bruised organic apples might sell for … Continue reading

How to Buy Meat in Bulk

Buying meat in bulk can save you money in the per pound cost. It can also save money with fewer trips to the store and fewer reasons to eat out. Having bulk ground meat in the freezer, for example, means that you can quickly whip up filling meals without much fuss, even on busy nights. If you have a crockpot, you won’t even need to thaw it out first. Make sure that you separate the meat into meal size portions and wrap it well before freezing to avoid freezer burn, which is harmless but may affect taste and texture. There … Continue reading