DealDash Saves on Your Grocery Bill
DealDash likes to save you money on everything from electronics to baby toys, why not food? Here are some money-saving ideas for the supermarket.
Your grocery bill is probably one of your biggest household expenses each month, after your rent or mortgage and car payments. Luckily it’s also one of the easiest to cut down because you can always save a little here and a little there without feeling too much of a budget crunch. Here are some tips from DealDash to save money on your grocery bills.
Savings Start at Home
It’s true, saving money starts before you even leave your house to go shopping. I am far from an extreme couponer, but I do like to check my coupons before I go shopping to see if there’s anything that my family needs that I can save a little money by using a coupon. I also like to review the supermarket flier before I leave the house and write down any great sales that are going on.
Don’t Fall into the Coupon Trap
Yes, coupons are great and can save you a lot of money. However, it’s very easy to fall into the “coupon trap” of buying things that you don’t really need just because you have a coupon for that product.
Also, be sure to compare the store brand price to the price of the name brand item that you have the coupon for – the store brand still might be cheaper. Most store brand items taste the same, so it’s worth it to give the store brand a try. If you don’t like it you can always get the name brand one next time.
Stocking Up
It’s also helpful to look at how you buy – keep a running list of foods your family uses on a regular basis, and stock up your pantry when the prices are low. Buying foods in bulk can significantly reduce your cost per serving. Warehouse memberships don’t make sense for singles or most couples, but if you have 4+ people living in your home that you share meals with, warehouse memberships can pay for themselves after a few uses.
Don’t Be Lazy
As someone who would rather have extra free time than spend all day in the kitchen, I get it! Premade meals, frozen meals, and other convenience foods make life so much easier. But cooking instead of just warming something up is typically cheaper and also much healthier for you and your family. If you’re short on time you can always make a stir fry. It only takes a few minutes to chop up the veggies, and if you have a rice cooker you have have a delicious and healthy meal on the table in about 20 minutes.
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