Let’s be honest, folks. Times are tough. Inflation is horrible. And my money seems to be disappearing left and right.
The worst part… pretty much everything has went up in price. Everything. Prices are even higher now than they were even just six to eight months ago. My wallet is feeling the pain. And unless you are literally rollin’ in the dough, your wallet is likely feeling it as well.
Luckily, there are ways to combat these high prices and save some money, especially when it comes to grocery shopping! You don’t have to become an extreme couponer either. I mean, if extreme couponing interests you, by all means! It works true magic, and I love watching the videos of the checkouts breaking down over the amount of money being knocked off. I find it… soothing. I’m weird.
However, the reality of today’s society is that most of us just don’t have the time to hunt down and snip out mass loads of coupons. I know I don’t. That’s why I’m sharing this list of 10 tips to save at the grocery store from a new report by Finance Buzz. For those that feel they’re already exhausting all options, check out this list. I definitely take advantage of several of these already, but I’m so excited to try the handful that I haven’t already adopted as part of my shopping habits. And trust me. The ones that I already practice… they WORK.
So give these a try the next time you turn to Walmart or Smith’s for your weekly grocery haul. Most of these can be utilized at literally any store, and if you take advantage of them correctly, you’ll see the savings just like I do.
Check out these 10 fabulous tips to save at the grocery store:
10) Consider In-Store Pick-Up
This is honestly the only way I grocery shop now because I can SEE the difference in my grocery budget and my bank account. By ordering your groceries online or through a store’s mobile app and choosing in-store or curbside pick-up, you’re avoiding setting sights on a bunch of random junk you truly don’t need. You know what you need, friend. Order those goodies ahead of time, and let employees do the shopping!9) Use Your Gift Cards
Remember that random gift card you got for your birthday that’s collecting dust in the back of your wallet? USE IT. That’s why you have it! Free money!8) Use Budgeting Apps
BUDGET. I cannot stress this enough. Keep yourself on track, and don’t spend more than what you’ve allotted for. You’ll thank me later when you’re rollin’ in the DOUGH.7) Buy In Bulk
Buying in bulk rather than buying small quantities at a time is SO important in the money-saving game. Items you know you’ll need and use for a long time down the road… Buy in bulk and SAVE.6) Don't Check Out Just Yet...
Don’t rush to complete a purchase… It’s okay to sit on it for a bit and further ponder the items in your cart! When I do this, I typically find myself removing an item or two in the end, thus ultimately lowering my total. I save a nice chunk of money, and I have yet to regret removing any of those items from my cart.5) Subscribe & Save
The “subscribe and save” feature is clutch! Just by subscribing to receive necessities every few weeks or months, you can receive discounts on essentials you know you’re going to have to buy anyway.4) Become A Loyal Member
I’m so passionate about loyalty programs! They’re usually FREE, and they can snag you some sweet deals.3) Stack Offers
When you’re able to, stack those offers! It can shed dollars off your total in a flash.2) Know Price-Matching Policies
Read the fine print. Know which stores offer price-matching. It could pay off big time!1) Sign Up For Newsletters
This is KEY for finding out about those killer deals. Some stores even offer exclusive coupons for those signed up to receive their newsletter!
