Here are some simple tips to save money on grocery bills and get free printable coupons
Let’s face it, we all have to eat and that means we have to go to the store and buy groceries. Some people take a weekly grocery trip while others go to the warehouse stores and grab in bulk. The cost of food really adds up when you think about getting meats, produce, dairy, breads, snacks and all the other items that you need. No wonder people end up spending hundreds if not thousands of dollars every single month on groceries.
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Sitting down and sharing a meal with your family is one of the best things that you can do. getting together always makes you feel happy and of course eating great food brings a family closer. we all enjoy eating but we don’t enjoy spending all of our hard-earned money on groceries each week.
You might be asking how can you save money on grocery bills every week? Well, in addition to clipping coupons we have put together some money saving tips for reducing grocery bills. These are some simple items that you can do in your grocery routine that should help benefit your wallet greatly. We recommend that you try at least a few of them and see how far that goes. Any of my extreme couponers should definitely be doing all these items plus many more. We are aware that there are some couponers out there that get paid when they leave a grocery store and you should strive to be like them. You might not be that good just yet but you should still take advantage of some of these discounts and printable grocery coupons that are available to you for free.
The Savvy Shopper (which is basically anyone on this website) can take full advantage of all the discounts available. You probably already get some of the advertisements in your newspapers and local grocery stores for the items that they have on sale. We recommend that you also add yourself to mailing list from product and coupon manufacturers and they will send you things in the mail and even in your email to print out at home.
Our coupon tool below makes it easy to print out some of the savings for your top brands. There are many free printable coupons on your favorite grocery brands and products available each and every day. You should browse through and make sure you take full advantage of the shopping trip when you can give them some coupons and save money on every bill.
Here is our Grocery Savings Quick Tip List on how to save money on your grocery bills
Have a weekly meal plan
Before you shop always plan out a recipe guide with your family each week. Always try to use any leftover foods that you have and incorporate anything lying around in the pantry or the fridge into your meals for that week as it can cut costs. You can save a ton of money by cooking your meals, packing lunches and eating leftovers whenever possible.
Clipping coupons
Smart Shoppers are always looking for the best deal on the products they buy and just like online retailers grocery stores have plenty of coupons to go around. Just like some of those crazy shows about couponing there are people that use dozens of coupons to save big money on their bills.
Never go to the grocery store hungry
It is a known fact that when you go to the grocery store hungry you are more likely to overspend. Make sure you eat before you go to the grocery store. Always remember this grocery store savings equation:
Going to grocery store + Being hungry = Spending too much
This is simple math people.
Make enough to freeze
Depending on the type of sale and your budget you should think about making large enough portions so you can split them and freeze one for later use. Enjoy a freshly made meal that is nice and hot and then reheat the frozen one down the road for another simple reheat on dinner night (Bonus savings tip: There is no extra cost using a reheat meal).
Stick to the grocery list
You made the shopping list for a reason and now you have to stick to it at the store. Try to resist grabbing items randomly that aren’t found on your list during your shopping visit and you’ll find out that you can actually keep the grocery bill much lower. We are all suckers for a good deal but it all adds up in the end.
Check your stores local ad or circular
Each week most grocery stores highlight sale pricing on certain items and select products. you should take full advantage when you can stock up on the items that you use often and you know are more expensive.
Stock up on meat and freeze it
When you notice ground beef, chicken thighs or any other meat-based items on sale in your local store make sure that you stock up and freeze them if you have the space available. This is a great opportunity to purchase some of the most expensive items in the store at a discount price so you can have them for future use. Just make sure that you don’t break your budget and only grab one or two extra items.
Shop the discount shelf or aisle
There is always a hidden section in a grocery store where there’s a small shelf or cart where they have items that are going stale or that they need to get rid of for a quick sale. Spaghetti sauce that was normally $5 might cost only $2.25 when it hits the on sale rack. If you haven’t found this location at your local store, then ask someone where sale items can be found. One grocery store we shop at even put items marked on sale in a grocery cart and put it in the middle of the aisle with a sale sign.
Buy generic brands
We recommend whenever possible that you buy the generic brand over the more expensive, well-known manufacturers. Most brands are bottled differently but yet could be very similar formula and ingredients to those top contenders. The generic brands also cost less than they’re bigger counterparts which helps you save money.
Ask for freshly cooked or baked items that may be expiring
Sometimes if you ask the store clerk there might be items that are reaching an expiration time which they might need to get rid of before the store closes. This may occur especially at the end of the night with hot, cooked items or freshly baked goods. Certain items can only be kept for so long before they have to be disposed of and you can take advantage of that usually at a discounted price.
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Always stay frugal my friends
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