How to Save Money on Your Groceries

We are all looking for new ways to save here and there!  Look no further than your weekly trip to the grocery store!  I was recently inspired by a young mom on television telling her story on a popular show about her yearly savings in groceries by following a few easy tips.  It was amazing how much money she was able to save….. 

• Plan your meals at least 1 week ahead.  A planned menu makes for an easier shopping list and avoids over buying!
• Plan your meals using your favorite grocery store sales flyer or fliers!  Base your meats and vegetables around the sales found at your local supermarket and you are sure to save!
• Coupons, coupons, coupons!  In the information age of today, you do not even have to spend hours pouring over Sunday’s newspaper for coupons.  Now just Google, coupons or the items you wish to save money on and you will be overwhelmed with information on how to save!  I personally sign up for coupons to be emailed to me from www.coupons.com.  You can select the coupons for that week that wish to use and “clip” them with a click of your mouse.  Simply print and go!
• Be competitive!  Many grocery stores will except competitors coupons and advertised specials.  I recently used a competitors $10 off coupon at Harris Teeter! 
• Double or triple your coupon values!  That is right, many grocery stores are doubling and tripling the value of the coupon up to a set amount.  For example, if you have $.40 off of your favorite cereal, it now becomes $.80 off at Harris Teeter- everyday!  Triple specials also occur as well!

My most recents savings totaled $58!  I purchased 1 week’s worth of groceries for $138 before my coupons, rewards and savings.  After the deductions, my new total was $88!  Wow, feeding my family of 4 for less than $100 a week was a nice surprise to me!  By the way…. almost all of my items were name brand and all of the meals were healthy, lean and coupled with many fresh vegetables and fruits!

Post Author: Amanda Morrow

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