Chesapeake on the Cheap

Basic tips for saving money on food

The next plan of attack is saving money on groceries. The average family
spends WAY too much on groceries because they buy too many convenience
foods and don’t know "how" to shop frugally.

Shopping tip #1:

Look high, look low. The highest priced brands are always in the
middle—nearer to eye-level.

Shopping tip #2:

Stores don’t put their sale items on the "end caps"; frequently these
items are big profit makers and are being sold at the regular price.

Shopping tip #3:

Know your prices. The best shoppers keep an actual list of the regular
and best prices they can find on items they buy regularly. If you don’t
know what the regular price is, how do you know if you’re getting a good
price otherwise?

Shopping tip #4:

Time is money. Take the time to shop around. I’m not saying you should
drive all over town to get your groceries, but see what’s on sale and
stores that are nearby and stock up on the "loss leader" items that each
store is featuring.

Shopping tip #5:

Make it your goal only to buy most of your grocery items when they are
on sale. If you plan well and stock up when you have the opportunity
you can really save some big bucks!

Shopping tip #6:

Don’t shop when hungry.

Shopping tip #7

Use coupons.