Savings at the Grocery Store

We are always looking for ways to save on our groceries. I hope my ideas are a big help.

[1] Do not buy non-food items at the grocery store. Shampoos, diapers and over the counter medications are always higher at the grocery store. Save these items for your local dollar store.

[2] Ask for rain checks when a sale item is not there. If there is no limit to the amount, ask for double the amount you think you might need. You can always buy less but they will not let you buy more if your finances are better at the time of pick up.

[3] Don't buy everything at the same store. Go to 2-3 stores if their sale item are different and you need or use them. Some will say that is wasting money on gas but if you plan your travel, you might use an extra gallon of gas but save 20+ dollars. To me, spending three dollars on gas and saving twenty on food is a savings of $17.00 anyway you look at it.

[4] Do not buy things just because they are on sale or you have a coupon, to just sit in your pantry or for you to give away later. That is not a savings.

[5] While you are at the dollar store buying your non food items, check out their grocery items too. Most have a spice rack, canned vegetables and cereal. They may not be the brand you are used to but you can buy one and try it out before committing to a larger purchase. You might be pleasantly surprised.

I hope these ideas will help you on your way to savings at the grocery store.

Faylee