1.
Keep an eye on the scanner
stores don’t always reset scanners with current sale prices
20 points - added 14 years ago by kris -
2.
Eat more beans
these are inexpensive, tasty and very nutritious
19 points - added 14 years ago by kris -
3.
Note what you do and don’t have
this avoids unnecessary purchases.
18 points - added 14 years ago by kris -
4.
Make your own mixes
pre-made mixes are expensive and it is easy to find alternative recipes online
17 points - added 14 years ago by kris -
5.
Make a coupon file.
keeping coupons organized makes it easy and convenient to sort and use
16 points - added 14 years ago by kris -
6.
Be flexible
even with a list, you can take adv advantage of store specials
15 points - added 14 years ago by kris -
7.
Freeze your cheese
take advantage of good sales and freeze what you can’t use
14 points - added 14 years ago by kris -
8.
Freeze your milk
when on sale, buy more milk and freeze it for future use
13 points - added 14 years ago by kris -
9.
Go back to the tap
almost all municipal water in America is good and bottled water can be unnecessary
12 points - added 14 years ago by kris -
10.
Take a calculator
Larger amount isn’t always cheaper
11 points - added 14 years ago by kris -
11.
Beware of bulk
buying in bulk can be cheaper, but not if you can’t use it all
10 points - added 14 years ago by kris -
12.
Toast your bread
day old bread is cheaper that can be kept in the freezer for toasting
9 points - added 14 years ago by kris -
13.
Beware of the end-caps
items displayed on an end camp may not be on sale
8 points - added 14 years ago by kris -
14.
Beware of the aisle
meats in the back of the store force you to go down the goody aisles, be aware
7 points - added 14 years ago by kris -
15.
Skip the pre-cuts
cutting your own meet cuts down on processing and less likely to have food-born illnesses
6 points - added 14 years ago by kris -
16.
No toiletries, please
buy groceries at the grocery store and toiletries and paper products at discount stores
5 points - added 14 years ago by kris -
17.
Grate your own
pre-grated cheeses, carrots, etc. are more expensive
4 points - added 14 years ago by kris -
18.
Skip the processed food
They aren’t as good for you and cost more
3 points - added 14 years ago by kris -
19.
Eat first
going to the store when you are hungry causes impulse buying
2 points - added 14 years ago by kris -
20.
List it
plan your meals for the week and buy the ingredients you actually need
1 point - added 14 years ago by kris -
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