For some people, grocery shopping is simple. They just grab their usual go-to food and check out. Others, however, don’t have it so easy. If they’re on a tight budget and have children, grocery can feel like an endless loop or trying to budget. Some people don’t realize how expensive grocery shopping can get. In fact, a lot of families spend hundreds and don’t notice until they go over their bank statements. Here’s how you can slash your grocery bill and make the most for your money.
Plan Before You Shop
To decrease how much you’re spending, you need to come up with grocery budget. Create a weekly list that focuses on pantry staples and ingredients for family favorites. Sticking to your list can prevent impulse buying as well. Even if you utilize online grocery shopping there is still an opportunity to unnecessarily add things to your cart. Keep a notepad on your refrigerator so that you can add to it throughout the week as you discover items you need that way you do not have to guess once you arrive at the store. You also have to take meal planning into account. Meal planning is when you buy specific ingredients for meals you want to make for the week. There’s no shortage of unique and tasty dishes to try out, so take your time researching new meals you’d like to try. If you have children, ask them what they’d like to have and let them shop with you.
Keep Your Pantry Stocked
Even if you’re on a tight budget, you need to keep your pantry filled with the basics. When pasta, rice and beans are on sale, buy multiples. You should stock up on flour, sugar and any other ingredients you know you’ll need regularly. It’s cheaper to buy once than buying the same products over and over.
Snack Differently
If there is one type of food everyone loves to buy, it’s definitely snacks. While we all have our preferences of how to snack, you wouldn’t believe how much they can cause your bill to skyrocket. You can easily rack up $30 to $40 just from snacks alone. Why waste that kind of money on snacks when you can spend it on ingredients for a high-quality meal? However, don’t think that means you should forego snacks completely. A great way to get snacks without having to spend a fortune is to try a subscription service. You can even purchase this as a gift for someone if you wanted to. These snack boxes allow you to break out of the norm and sample different snacks from around the world.
Use Every Coupon You Can Get Your Hands On
Coupons should become your best friend. Combined with in-store discounts, you save a lot of money every time you shop. Your local market might also offer digital coupons, in addition to ones you find in the paper, which can save you even more money. However, it’s important to only buy products that you know you can use. Don’t stock up on items just because you have coupons. The same holds true at wholesale stores. Buying in bulk can save you money when purchasing things your family uses.
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