7 Simple Ways to Save Money on Groceries!

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The cost of food consumes😊 a big chunk of your monthly budget. You can’t avoid buying food, so it’s the perfect area to look for cost savings. Tackle your budget from all sides by creating a plan for grocery shopping. With a little forethought, you will not only feel good about your grocery trip, but you will also enjoy the financial rewards and live a better life.

Here are 7 Simple Ways to Save Money on Groceries:

1. PLAN

Decide what meals you plan to make for the week and prepare a grocery list before you leave the house. Head to the store with a full stomach (so you don’t impulse purchase) and stick to the list. It may seem difficult at first, but you will feel accomplished and grateful when your budget is on track.

2. BUY THE STAPLES

Only buy fruits and vegetables that you know you will eat, so you don’t waste them. There’s nothing more annoying than having to throw out wasted food. Keep track of your favorite healthy foods and stick to those, only adding additional items needed for recipes.

3. REDUCE SPENDING BY EARNING FREE GIFT CARDS

4. STOCK UP

5. MAKE IT YOURSELF

6. GIVE YOURSELF A RAISE BY DISCOUNT SHOPPING

You can stretch your dollar by paying less for the same products at discount stores. My personal favorites are Walmart (which has everything you could possibly need) and ALDI (if you have one near you) which pretty much has the basics and are steeply discounted.

7. GET PAID TO SHOP

Cheers!

Jen