Scott and SadieTimes are tight. And it seems like every trip to the grocery store is more expensive than the last.
So here are a few grocery shopping tips that can help you save a little coin:
1. Try to skip everything in the middle of the store. It’s a lot of snacks and filler. The produce, meats, dairy, and eggs are all around the outside walls.
2. Make a list and stick to it. No impromptu trips down the Little Debbie aisle! (I’m speaking to myself.)
3. Shop around at all your nearby grocery stores until you figure out which one has the best prices.
4. Buy the generic brands. A lot of times you can get more for cheaper, and it’ll still taste the same.
5. Eat a big meal before you go to the store. You’ll do less impulse buying.
6. Make sure to check the cost per OUNCE. Sale prices are confusing sometimes, and not always the cheapest option.
7. Meal plan based on what will spoil first. Less food waste means more money in your pocket.
8. If you can afford it, buy all your non-perishable items in BULK.
9. In the aisles, look high and low. The most expensive stuff is usually the easiest to see and reach.
10. Shop your pantry first. And clean out your fridge. A lot of times you can find something to put together. No better way to save money than to eat the food you already have.
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