Wednesday! In most places. Why? Most grocery store sales and specials start on Wednesday and many will often still have items from the previous week at the sales price so you get double the sale items. By going on the first day of sales the store is also more likely to still have all sales items in stock. […]
I know for a lot of us, this might be hard to pull off. There are kids to get to school and we have work, but if you can arrange it, you will be surprised at the savings. You won’t spend money on gas for your car, you won’t be tempted to stop in at […]
The outside aisles of your store! Those areas are where you will find fresh items (produce, dairy and meat) which are cheaper per ounce than their packaged counterparts. It is also where you will most often find sale items known as loss leaders. Loss leaders are super discounted items retailers use to bring people into the store. […]
There are lots of lists you can find online that tell you what fruits and vegetables are in season, but most grocery stores make it pretty easy to find them. They are the ones that are usually on sale. I rarely purchase fruits or veggies that are more than $1 per pound, because they are […]
Plan meals, make a shopping list and stick to it. Doing this will keep you from spending extra money on impulse buys or items that might go bad before you eat them. I know that I often make adjustments in my meal plan if I find something on sale or special that I was not […]
This is one of the biggest money saving tips I can give to anyone. It saves us a ton! Be prepared for days when you might not have time to make dinner and may be tempted to pick up some fast food. I always keep a couple of frozen pizzas on hand or have sandwiches […]
Before making any larger purchases, no matter how great the sale is, always check online. You can often find extra discounts, coupons or codes. You can also easily comparison shop to make sure you are getting the best deal possible. Enjoyed this post? Consider sharing it with friends by clicking one of the buttons to […]
A great way to cut down your electricity bill is to use natural light. So open up your blinds and turn off the lights. The only exception is if it is summer and you have direct sunlight coming in. Close the blinds for the few hours the direct sunlight is spilling in the windows to […]
Go meatless once or twice a week. You’ll be surprised at the impact it has on your grocery bill. When we started doing this back when we were in college we saved about $8 per week. That’s $32 a month that can be spent elsewhere. And honestly some of our favorite meals are meatless. It […]
Did you know that many grocery stores will double coupons that are under $1? Did you know that many have ads, specials and coupons that they only advertise online? Sign up for your local grocery stores emails or newsletters so you won’t miss out on some great savings. I am in the Kansas City area, […]
