Saving on Groceries (10 ways to save)

Some food for thought…….

Thinking back over the years, it’s really hard to believe how much food prices have increased at grocery stores over the years. According to my relatives that lived through the great depression, food prices were affordable to most people of modest means. Well, I’m not sure the same thing can be said these days. Since food is becoming a larger part of the American family budget, we thought that we would throw out a few of our favorite ways to save at your local grocery store.  So, here is the game plan that we came up with.

1. Shop with a detailed list of only what you need to purchase.
2. Larger sized packaging marked as “value buy” may not actually being saving you any money.  In fact, it may end up costing you more per unit.
3. Keep a running list of prices that you prices that you spot at different stores and either try to map out a sensible route and schedule or see if some of the stores closer to you will price match (e.g. Wal Mart)
4. Always verify at the register that you received the posted sale (or club card) price.  Double check your receipt before you leave the store.
5. Consider getting take out from the grocery store deli instead of a pricey restaurant.  This simple tip could save you both cash and time.
6. Create and stick to a weekly family meal plan.  Make sure to take a good look at the fridge as well as your kitchen cabinets before making you list for the week.
7. Keep a “to buy” list on a piece of paper in an easy to find place in your kitchen and update it frequently as you start consuming food items.
8. Plan out your tips to various store in a way that will minimize your time and mileage on your vehicle.
9. Make sure to check the per unit price on items (vs. just the shelf price).
10. Always ask for rain checks when a store is out of an item on sale.

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