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How to Save Money On Groceries (without coupons)

Posted on February 25, 2018January 17, 2021 by KIM@FREETOFAMILY

There are so many ways to save money on groceries without clipping coupons! Here are my best 5 TIPS. Be sure to also check out my friend Jen on her YOUTUBE channel to check out her TOP 5 TIPS HERE!

Be sure to download these printables to help you get organized and save you even more MULAH!!!

TIP #1–INVENTORY:  

  • Look at what you have before you plan any new meals
  • Use up every last bit of what you have and be creative and challenge yourself!
  • Strive for ZERO FOOD WASTE by thinking of ways to incorporate and repurpose things in your fridge, pantry and freezer (EVEN LEFTOVERS) into new meals.

TIP #2–MAKE A PLAN: 

  • Meal plan dinners for the week or month.
  • Cook and use up leftovers
  • Plan days for cooking and utilize the batch cooking method (easier clean up and saves time) cook up a large batch and serve more than one day #cookonceeattwice
  • Embrace leftovers
  • Keep in mind foods you can freeze like cheese, bread, herbs, and staple veggies like spinach, peas, carrots and broccoli–these are usually always a better deal frozen!

TIP #3–KEEP A “GROCERY” BUDGET: 

  • TO ME a grocery budget includes FOOD AND household items. If you can buy it in a grocery store or supercenter then it is a grocery item.
  • Limit household items and see where you can cut back (limit soaps and serums keep it simple)
  • GOING OUT TO EAT should have a separate budget category.
    • It is ok if you love to go out to eat, but to make things simple and more budget friendly, plan it into your meal plan but take it out of a “fun/entertainment/or going out to eat” budget category
  • Eating at home a large percentage of time (especially for families) will save more money if you cook and eat the groceries and stick to your plan.

TIP #4–SHOP THE SALES:

  • Begin to know your what “GOOD PRICES ARE” by looking at fliers in your area or using the flip app.
  • Look at the front and back page of ads–these have the best deals
  • Buy produce when it is in season
  • Forget coupons and use store brands–they are almost ALWAYS cheaper than a name brand with a coupon.
  • Stack coupons that come in the paper or mail with items on sale
  • Stock up on good deals for about 6-8 weeks because that is the length of a normal sales cycle (that item will usually go on sale again in the next 6-8 weeks–so don’t kill your budget)
  • Check for longer expiration dates when shopping to extend the life of your food.
  • USE IBOTTA to save even more (GET $10 WITH YOUR FIRST REDEMPTION!!!)

TIP #5–STAY OUT OF THE STORES: 

  • Try to go to the grocery store no more than once a week.
  • WHAT I DO IS->  MONTHLY MEAL PLAN and shop for a big haul and then do smaller shopping trips each week and shop the sales to fill in.
  • Stores are designed to have you impulse shop and spend more money.
  • Use grocery pick up option if available.
  • I have done my own research and have saved money picking up essentials rather than going into the store.
  • Try picking up groceries like–>WALMART GROCERY PICKUP

Those are my best tips for saving money at the grocery store! Be sure to watch my video for more in depth info on these tips!!!

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