5 Different Ways – How to Save Money on Groceries
Of course, you already know all the usual advice on how to save money on groceries. You probably already do these things:
- Shop from a list – so you don’t buy unnecessary items
- Buy food in season when it’s fresh and cheaper
- Eat before you go shopping – because buying groceries while you’re hungry is a bad idea
- Use coupons for items you need
- Look for food you need that’s on sale
And these are all very good rules to shop by!
But did you know there are some other, interesting ways to reduce your grocery bills? Let’s look at them.
How to Save Money on Groceries – Interesting Tip #1 – Shop Post-Holiday
Buy hams after Easter, corned beef after St Patrick’s Day, and of course turkey after Thanksgiving and Christmas.
These meats drop to about a quarter of the price right after the holiday. Buy them and freeze them for later in the year.
How to Save Money on Groceries – Interesting Tip #2 – Shop With a Friend
Of course you know that food purchased in bulk is significantly less expensive.
But storing large quantities of food is not always possible.
So, go shopping with a friend. Together you can purchase the maximum amount of bulk food you’re allowed to buy, split it up and save tons of money. This works well with meats and items that can be frozen, as well as with non-perishables.
Consider also if your friend has different storage from you. For example, you might have a large pantry, but limited freezer space. You friend might have a tiny pantry but a large freezer. Work out your storage so you both benefit.
How to Save Money on Groceries – Interesting Tip #3 – Learn To Preserve
Learn to can, bottle and preserve food. Produce tends to really go on sale during certain times of the year.
For example berries in the summertime, apples and peaches in the fall or autumn.
Buy them in bulk and preserve them. You won’t have to buy jam or canned fruit for the rest of the year.
Additionally, canning supplies are really inexpensive, and preserved foods taste a whole lot better than store-bought canned items.
How to Save Money on Groceries – Interesting Tip #4 – Homemade convenience
The cost of flour, eggs, milk and oil is about a tenth of the price of a box of frozen waffles.
Instead of buying pre-packaged foods for their convenience, make them yourself.
You can make a double or triple batch of waffles on the weekend and freeze them. Simply pop them in the toaster in the morning and you have all the convenience at about a tenth of the price.
Plus, they taste better!
(Add cinnamon and chopped apples to your waffle recipe and you don’t even need syrup).
How to Save Money on Groceries – Interesting Tip #5 – Ethnic Shopping
(This is my favourite tip!).
Skip the big box stores and head to your local Indian market, Spanish market, meat market or Asian food store.
These stores specialize in ethnic cuisine BUT the produce is often the same as you’d find in your local supermarket at a much lower cost.
Plus, it can just be fun to try new markets and new food!
These tips, together with the normal ways to save money on groceries, will all help to dramatically reduce your food bills each month!
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Warm regards,
P.S. If you want to be sure you’re eating healthy food that’s good for you and the environment, check out “Clean Eating the LAZY Way” here.
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