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10 Ways to
Save Money at the Grocers
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Making your money
go further at the grocery store doesn't have to mean traveling to
multiple stores or spending hours skimming the coupon circulars. Take a
look at 10 tips on how to shop smarter at the supermarket.
- Don't Overbuy -
Whether you're cooking for a big group or just
for you, overbuying is all too easy when we're at the store. Before you
head to the supermarket checkout, ask yourself if you are buying too
much — if you estimate the leftovers will last more than a few days,
the answer may be a conclusive "yes."
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Stock Up on Sales - For those of you that have kitchen space
to spare, stocking up on non-perishables and frozen or freezable items
when they are on sale can be a great way to save on groceries.
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Don't Be a Deer-in-Headlights - Next time you're food shopping, compare prices of the items at chest level and the items on the upper and lower
shelves. Most stores stock the
most expensive items where they're easy to grab and go. A simple scan
up and down could knock some serious dollars off your total.
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Get Grocery Coupons Online - New online tools like
TheGroceryGame.com and AOL Shortcuts are perfect for busy people
that want to
save money.
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Share Bulk Items With a Friend - It especially makes sense to buy dry goods in bulk,
but always remember to check unit prices to ensure the bigger items
actually cost less. For things with expiration dates, consider
splitting the cost with a friend.
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Inspire a Love For Leftovers - If there's someone in your family who is
resistant to leftovers, try making some dishes that actually taste better the day after they're made.
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Give Store Brands a Go - Instead of simply grabbing your go-to
brands, consider narrowing the price comparison process to your
favorite brand and its store
brand equivalent. When you've
discovered the store brand to be lower in price, take it home for a
taste test!
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Be Selective About Coupons - Don't clip coupons for unneeded items, because you'll likely spend more money.
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Skip the Nongrocery Items - Health and beauty products tend to be cheaper at mass-market retailers, like Target,
or drug stores.
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Check Your
Receipt For Errors - Keep your eye on the scanner
for errors as your items are priced one by one. It's much easier than
trying to prove that you've been charged for two of an item when you
only walked out with one.
This article appeared on savysugar.com.
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