There is no doubt if you have a family, budgeting is extremely important during grocery shopping. This morning while I was shopping I ran into one of my good friends and we were joking around that feeding a family needs its own full time job to pay for it…especially growing boys. After thinking, I realized I do a lot to budget and save a little at the check outs.
I am sure, if you have kids, you already know how to save but why not share a few of my secrets in case you don’t already use them. :)
• Buying in season and at the farmers market is a lifesaver for me. It is a great way to get fresh fruits and produce and to save a few dollars. Buying straight from the farmer or farm cuts down on the transportation costs and also minimizes the harmful emissions from big trucks. Shopping at the farmers marketing is an experience in itself, full of vibrant foods, interesting people, and plenty of laughs.
• Instead of getting fancy “super foods” find your own super foods and concoct a super food recipe. Social media, the news, and word of mouth spreads food hype so quickly it is hard to know what is actually true and what is just made up to make a little extra money. There are so many wonderful foods that are readily available for a low costs that are high in nutrients. Skip the hype and go for something that has lasted the test of time.
• I never skip the frozen section at the grocery store. Fruits and vegetables that are in the frozen section are always in season. Because most of these products are picked and frozen during their peat ripeness, they retain all their nutritional values. They also go on sale more frequently than fresh products, so stock up.
• Skip the name brand and chose the store brand. I know there are those products and brands you can give up, but does it really matter what kind of pasta it is or what brand the olive oil is. Save a few cents goes a long way when you’re shopping every week. To make sure I am getting a good quality store brand I always make sure the check and compare the ingredients list. Sometimes the store brand is even healthier!
• Coupon! I don’t mean like “Extreme Couponing” but going on the stores website or browsing a paper before heading to the store can help schedule meals during the week in accordance to what is on sale. Many stores accept competitor’s coupons and online coupons presented on your smart phone to save on paper.
Saving a few extra bucks a week on groceries can go a long way when you are saving up for college tuition. What are your grocery saving tricks?
Go Green and Stay Keen,
Julie
I am sure, if you have kids, you already know how to save but why not share a few of my secrets in case you don’t already use them. :)
• Buying in season and at the farmers market is a lifesaver for me. It is a great way to get fresh fruits and produce and to save a few dollars. Buying straight from the farmer or farm cuts down on the transportation costs and also minimizes the harmful emissions from big trucks. Shopping at the farmers marketing is an experience in itself, full of vibrant foods, interesting people, and plenty of laughs.
• Instead of getting fancy “super foods” find your own super foods and concoct a super food recipe. Social media, the news, and word of mouth spreads food hype so quickly it is hard to know what is actually true and what is just made up to make a little extra money. There are so many wonderful foods that are readily available for a low costs that are high in nutrients. Skip the hype and go for something that has lasted the test of time.
• I never skip the frozen section at the grocery store. Fruits and vegetables that are in the frozen section are always in season. Because most of these products are picked and frozen during their peat ripeness, they retain all their nutritional values. They also go on sale more frequently than fresh products, so stock up.
• Skip the name brand and chose the store brand. I know there are those products and brands you can give up, but does it really matter what kind of pasta it is or what brand the olive oil is. Save a few cents goes a long way when you’re shopping every week. To make sure I am getting a good quality store brand I always make sure the check and compare the ingredients list. Sometimes the store brand is even healthier!• Coupon! I don’t mean like “Extreme Couponing” but going on the stores website or browsing a paper before heading to the store can help schedule meals during the week in accordance to what is on sale. Many stores accept competitor’s coupons and online coupons presented on your smart phone to save on paper.
Saving a few extra bucks a week on groceries can go a long way when you are saving up for college tuition. What are your grocery saving tricks?
Go Green and Stay Keen,
Julie
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