Groceries
9 Sunday Shopping Tips For Chopping Your Grocery Bill
Stocking up on groceries for the week on Sunday is a smart idea, but it can be a real budget buster after a spendy weekend. Check out these helpful hints before you dish out your money on one of the most overpriced expenses of 2009.
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12 Guides and Smart Tips For Cutting Food Costs
Severing ties with our old dining habits hasn't been easy, but Americans have changed the way they're eating during the recession. There are plenty of ways you can cut your food and grocery costs whether you cook up a storm nightly, go semi-homemade, keep the delivery guy on speed dial or eat out at fancy restaurants. Check out these helpful hints before you spend your money on one of the most overpriced expenses of 2009.
Money Tip: Make Weekday Lunches on Sunday
Everyone has different spending priorities, but there seems to be one thing most of us agree on: Bringing your lunch to work is a smart money-saving trick and goal for 2010. You need to be proactive to get results with this one (versus your automatic savings account), which means thinking ahead on the weekend.
Sometimes, I like to make a big batch on Sunday of something that I know will taste even better as leftovers, like a hearty soup or vegetarian chili.
How Money Are You: Trip to the Grocery Store, Ralph's
Grocery stores like Ralph's that stay open 24 hours a day give us the option of shopping at any hour. This means we're not cornered into going when it's convenient for everyone else, too, and you don't feel rushed while comparison shopping your way down the aisles. When you shop at an odd time, you're more likely to make good decisions about what to buy.
How Money Are You: Trip to the Grocery Store, Trader Joe's
Every time I visit Trader Joe's, I leave with a few things that I can't wait to try for the first time. Discovering new delicious items is good insurance against the temptation of eating out. I dine out much less than I used to but the food in my belly is certifiably tasty, so I'm a happy camper who's saving more on food.
How-To: Get the Most From Coupon Clipping
Coupon clipping was introduced more than a century ago, and the present recession has given the practice a popularity boost. For some it's a hobby, for some it's a necessity, but for most people, it's just a smart thing to do. Use my tips to get more out of your coupon clipping.
How-to: Save by Spending on Select Days
Making a calculated effort to snip your expenses isn't easy. While there are things you can do to ease the pain of cutting back, tracking spending requires daily budgeting and discipline. Clearly, some days are better than others.
Reader Tip: Stock Up Your Pantry For Winter
Over time we each develop a unique saving style, which is why I appreciate the Thrifty Tips — Getting The Most Out of Life group in the SavvySugar Community. It offers a place for you to preach your tips to other SavvySugar readers trying to turn a little into a lot and learn from fellow savers.
Beachwalker shares her seasonal saving suggestion:
I love buying fresh from the market in season.
Do You Buy in Bulk?
Once upon a time, a trip to the grocery amounted to two brown bags and a $70 tab. Then came baby and the bill doubled along with the loot. More mouths to feed means more food to buy, making bulk purchases more attractive.
Do You Prefer to Shop at the Farmers Market or Grocery Store?
Do You Prefer to Shop at the Farmers Market or Grocery Store?
Farmers market.
Grocery store.
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