After watching the show Extreme Couponing a few weeks back, I decided that I really needed to learn how to save money on groceries. I do clip coupons here and there, but I’m not really consistent, so I’ve been doing some research and started following some coupon and deal blogs.
The growing cost of food and other items you need for your home is enough to raise your blood pressure when you walk into the grocery store, I know it raises mine. Shoppers are often faced with increased prices each time they buy groceries, and these high prices can have a direct effect on families with a strict budget, or those who are living on a fixed income. Even if you are not concerned about your financial status, you don’t want to go broke when you buy groceries. The skyrocketing costs of food is forcing many shoppers to decide how to save money on groceries for their family.
I have learned that there are several things you can do to reduce the amount of money you spend on each shopping trip. Using manufacturers coupons is one of the best ways to save money at the market. This money-saving technique has been used for decades, and more shoppers are taking advantage of them at the cash register. Coupons for groceries, produce, and cleaning supplies are readily available in advertisements for local markets, newspapers, and magazines. Those who have access to the Internet can print out coupons for the items their family use the most. Grocery stores often double the value of certain types of coupons, reducing your bill even more.
Another valuable item that can help trim your monthly grocery bill is the store discount card. Large grocery stores offer their own discount card that can be used each time you buy groceries. With these store discount cards, grocery shoppers can save up to fifty percent on specific products, and purchase two items for the price of one. Applying for a card from the grocery store is a simple process that only takes a few minutes. I shop at many different grocery stores, but up until recently, had only signed up for one store’s discount card program. I am now signed up at all the stores I shop. So, to gain the most benefits, you should definitely have a discount card for the grocery stores you visit on a regular basis.
Here are some more articles on ways to save on groceries:
Want to Save on Groceries? Cook like a Peasant
How to Save Money on Groceries
Ms. Cheap: Save on groceries one step at a time
So what about you? Do you have any helpful tips on how to save money on groceries that you can share?
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Those are good tips to saving. It just takes a bit of planning ahead of time, doesn’t it? And cutting out those last minute runs for one or two items.
I make a lot of things at home instead of buying them. I don’t buy detergents or cleaners of any sort since I make them at home. I mix my own spices, sauces, and condiments. Those are super easy to get the kids involved in. We also started growing a lot of our staple vegetables, fruits, and herbs. Again, the kids get to help out, they’re more likely to eat it if they contributed and it saves me a ton of money.
Zoie, awesome tips. What ingredients do you need to make your own detergent. I may try that. Last summer we planted a small vegetable garden and plan on doing the same again this year.
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I always use coupons where ever i can, they’re giving you the same item but for less money, how can you not win!
My thoughts exactly!
I agree. I like to save money on groceries, but I don’t have a ton of time to spend on coupon clipping and organizing. I have a few sites that I always check each week before I go to the store.
For printable grocery coupons: coupons.com, couponnetwork.com and redplum.com. (These sites typically update their coupons on Tuesdays.) And then I also check cellfire.com and savingstar.com. With these sites, the savings you choose are loaded right into your store loyalty card, so there’s nothing to print. I also tend to buy generic whenever possible.
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Thanks for the list of places where we can find printable coupons!
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