Grocery Store Savings
September 29, 2008 by Kayleigh
Gas prices are higher than ever-so why not shop at a local grocery store? Even the essentials are going up in price heavily thanks to the economy-pick a grocery store near you and find coupons for it, save money by not travelling as far and pay the same that you would at the giant supermarkets.
Here are some tips to save on groceries while you’re there:
Tip 1: Always have a list, and then get in and out as quickly as you can
Tip 2: DO NOT shop when you’re hungry
Tip 3: Don’t buy magazines, batteries etc whilst at the checkout-these items can be bought for less elsewhere (magazines are less expensive when you purchase a subscription).
Tip 4: Read labels-buy what’s on sale not what brand you prefer
Tip 5: MAKE SURE your membership card was scanned properly! Otherwise you will be charged full price for everything (just look at the bottom of the receipt-usually it will say something along the lines of ‘you saved $– today’).
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