I was standing in line at the grocery the other day and the woman in front of me rolled her eyes and said "groceries are getting more expensive than ever, aren't they?" She had about 12 items and paid over $90.
I shrugged because I bought about 60 items and got out of the store for under $15.
Groceries are actually cheaper than they've been in a long time - if you're careful.
People are freaking out about the economy so they're holding on to their money - and grocery stores as well as just about everyone else - are offering great deals to get you to part with your greenbacks.
Now is the time to look for coupons, special deals and to shop around for the best prices.
Stores are changing their policies to lure new shoppers.
And you're the winner.
Around here, circulars come in the mail every Wednesday.
This Wednesday, I found a $10 off when you buy $50 worth of stuff.
There was also a $30 gift card when filling a new prescription.
Then they had a few coupons for: a free 2 liter of Pepsi, eggs for .
87 cents a dozen and some 10 for $10's that were incredible.
On top of that they had some things on sale for which I had coupons.
Finally, I'd gotten an $11 rebate card for one of my memberships at a big box store.
Total savings: $97 and that includes diapers.
I very rarely buy anything unless I have a coupon for it AND it's on sale.
I watch the circulars and then go through accumulated (and not expired) coupons and get what I can find.
Also, I try to make sure that I'm actually getting a good deal.
Sometimes things that are advertised $10 for 10 that you can find elsewhere for .
58 cents each.
Some places offer membership rewards which can provide great savings - just make sure you're still getting good prices when you're earning those rewards.
When you check out at the grocery, on the back of your receipt or in addition to it, you may find valuable coupons there.
Don't wait until you need something.
Buy it when it's on sale.
For example, I usually make cupcakes for parent/teacher conferences.
I buy the cake mix and icing when it goes on sale (usually not together) so that I have it.
If I bought it when I needed it, I would send three times as much.
Finally, there are some new generic companies that are coming out - spurred on by people getting in touch with their inner frugality.
They offer items at around half the price of other generics that have been around awhile.
I shrugged because I bought about 60 items and got out of the store for under $15.
Groceries are actually cheaper than they've been in a long time - if you're careful.
People are freaking out about the economy so they're holding on to their money - and grocery stores as well as just about everyone else - are offering great deals to get you to part with your greenbacks.
Now is the time to look for coupons, special deals and to shop around for the best prices.
Stores are changing their policies to lure new shoppers.
And you're the winner.
Around here, circulars come in the mail every Wednesday.
This Wednesday, I found a $10 off when you buy $50 worth of stuff.
There was also a $30 gift card when filling a new prescription.
Then they had a few coupons for: a free 2 liter of Pepsi, eggs for .
87 cents a dozen and some 10 for $10's that were incredible.
On top of that they had some things on sale for which I had coupons.
Finally, I'd gotten an $11 rebate card for one of my memberships at a big box store.
Total savings: $97 and that includes diapers.
I very rarely buy anything unless I have a coupon for it AND it's on sale.
I watch the circulars and then go through accumulated (and not expired) coupons and get what I can find.
Also, I try to make sure that I'm actually getting a good deal.
Sometimes things that are advertised $10 for 10 that you can find elsewhere for .
58 cents each.
Some places offer membership rewards which can provide great savings - just make sure you're still getting good prices when you're earning those rewards.
When you check out at the grocery, on the back of your receipt or in addition to it, you may find valuable coupons there.
Don't wait until you need something.
Buy it when it's on sale.
For example, I usually make cupcakes for parent/teacher conferences.
I buy the cake mix and icing when it goes on sale (usually not together) so that I have it.
If I bought it when I needed it, I would send three times as much.
Finally, there are some new generic companies that are coming out - spurred on by people getting in touch with their inner frugality.
They offer items at around half the price of other generics that have been around awhile.
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