Top 10 Grocery-Saving Tips

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08 Aug 2006 08:19 PM

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. Loss Leader Groceries

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. Bulk Shopping: Spend Now Save Less Long Term Saving Money on Groceries Part Three Saving at Sam's Club

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. How to Choose Generics or Store Brands Saving Money on Groceries Part Two

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. Know the Grocery Store Tricks (So You Can See Past Them!) Other Ways to Save at the Grocery Store 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. Menu Planning Made Cheap 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. Homemade Frugal Pantry Items Cheap Snacks

Make Your Favorite Mixes

4. Don't waste food Learn ways to salvage food and use leftovers, so less of your grocery money goes to waste. How to Repair Food

Food Fixes

The Leftovers Shelf

Cheap Eats--What to do With Leftovers Disguise Those Leftovers

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. Meatless Monday Just Another Meatless Monday

2. Garden Learn how to grow some of your own fruits and vegetables and have healthy, inexpensive food at your fingertips! Garden Veggies

Grow Your Own Herbs

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

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Libby Pelham (12880) 15 Aug 2006 02:25 PM

I am so bad about #6. I make a list, but then pile many more things in my basket and by the time I get home, I have nothing for dinner :-(

mama_rhapsody (405) 28 Aug 2006 02:38 PM

Great article, giving you 5 stars on this one! I am going to show it to SO when he gets home and hope that he will start understanding now why I do what I do. He thinks bulk buying and generic product buying is silly, he also makes fun of my coupon clipping. Maybe this can help open his eyes.