If you’re like most people, the grocery store isn’t your favorite place, but it’s something that we have to do. Grocery shopping can be a chore, budgets can be tight, and we have a tendency to reach for convenience foods (which tend to cost more). Here are 10 tips to help balance it out without having to clip coupons.
Consider your cooking habits. Some frozen vegetables such as green beans, broccoli, peas, and corn can be inexpensive in bulk packages stay fresh in the freezer, and keep their nutritional quality.
1. Take advantage of your store’s loyalty program. Most grocery stores these days have a loyalty program where those who sign up and give their phone number and email address can get big savings that change weekly.
2. Purchase as many items as you can from the items that are on sale via the loyalty programs. Many stores have a rotation of how they offer these sale prices on staple items such as meats, paper products, cheese, drinks, as well as produce. Figure out the rotation, and stock up on items with longer shelf-lives- or that freeze well- when they are on a deep discount.
3. If you’re good at being spontaneous with your weekly menus, let sale prices determine your menu by only buying items that are on sale.
