How many times have you received your total at the grocery store check out only to find yourself fighting off a brief moment of insanity? Here are a few things to help you out while shopping in the grocery store.
First, the old saying “Don’t shop for groceries on an empty stomach” has been sound advise past down from generation to generation. If you are going into the store to buy things to prepare a meal, eat a snack while in the car, either snack on a candy bar or a bag of peanuts.
Carry a calculator with you at all times. You can make use of a calculator on any shopping trip. When using your calculator while shopping for clothes, you can easily figure out the percent off during the sale, and when shopping for groceries, use the calculator to keep track of your expenses. When placing items into your cart, round the price up to the next dollar to allow for a flexibility in your budget for tax.
When items are on sale, buy in bulk to really create a savings in your grocery bill. How does buying more create a savings? For example, if the whole chickens are on sale for 2.99 per pound and the regular price is usually 4.99 a pound, it would be a good idea to buy two or three whole chickens, granted you have adequate storage space. With all of those chickens, you can bake a whole one with veggies, cut up another to fry (or have the butcher do it while you are at the store) and the third, you can save for a day when you plan on having company over for dinner. By buying the meat in bulk, you have three meals for less than $25. Not to bad.
Create as many meals as you can from scratch and do not be afraid, they are easy to do. For instance, instead of buying a box macaroni and cheese, which you will have to buy two or three to feed several people, buy a bag of elbow macaroni and a box of Velveeta cheese. All you need to do is boil the elbow macaroni until tender, drain water, replace on hot burner and chop up Velveeta to melt over noodles. You are in control of the cheese, so add as little or as much as you’d like, add a little milk, butter and a dash of salt…and ta-da! You have creamy, cheesy macaroni and cheese! (for much less than the cost of the box stuff, too!)
Use coupons and compare store sales also, you will save several dollars that way!
NEVER buy health and beauty products at the grocery store. If you are concerned about saving a dollar, go to the dollar stores, Walmart or Target for your health and beauty supplies. Grocery stores always price these items higher.
Finally, if you tend to be an impulsive shopper, bring someone with you that will help you to stay in control. If your spouse or your children tend to be impulsive shoppers, do not take them with you to buy groceries. And ALWAYS, ALWAYS make a list!
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