According to Yahoo News, here are a few grocery shopping tips that can help you save a little coin:
1. Try to skip everything in the middle of the store. It's a lot of snacks and filler. The produce, meats, dairy, and eggs are all around the outside walls.
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2. Make a list and stick to it. No impromptu trips!
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3. Shop around at all your nearby grocery stores until you figure out which one has the best prices.
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4. Buy the generic brands. A lot of times you can get more for cheaper, and it'll still taste the same.
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5. Eat a big meal before you go to the store. You'll do less impulse buying.
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6. Make sure to check the cost per OUNCE. Sale prices are confusing sometimes, and not always the cheapest option.
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7. Meal plan based on what will spoil first. Less food waste means more money in your pocket.
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8. If you can afford it, buy all your non-perishable items in BULK.
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9. In the aisles, look high and low. The most expensive stuff is usually the easiest to see and reach.
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10. Shop your pantry first. And clean out your fridge. A lot of times you can find something to put together. No better way to save money than to eat the food you already have.
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