- Plan your meals a week in advanced – Go through your fridge, freezer and pantry and brain storm meal ideas with items you already have.
- Make a list – Always go to the grocery store with a detailed list and stick to it.
- Never go to the grocery store hungry – You are more inclined to be tempted by various items and may end up picking up way more than you and your family are able to eat.
- Make a list of the most common food items you buy – Record the lowest price you have ever paid for them, keep the list in your phone for referencing and deciding whether to stock up.
- Do not shop frequently throughout the week – Quite often you may pick up more than you anticipate – once a week should suffice.
- Shop outside the aisles – Most sale items and specials are easily findable outside the aisles.
- Package your own individual snacks – Buy bigger packages of crackers, cookies or chips, as well as little individual baggies or sandwich bags. Separate snacks into smaller portions and create enough for the whole week.
- Set aside time for prep – Each week set aside some time just for washing, cutting and storing your fruits and veggies, this will help speed up your prep time when cooking.
- Shop with a calculator – As you drop items on cart, tally up your total cost. You’d be surprised of how quickly your grocery costs can grow!
- Don’t buy it even if it’s on sale – if you know you are not going to use it, don’t bother purchasing it, save your money!
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