Tips for Thrifty Grocery Shopping
Grocery shopping is one of those things that must be done, but it takes up time and money. That’s why it’s important to make grocery shopping thrifty and fun. Are you ready to get a few tips for thrifty grocery shopping under your belt?
Plan it Out
You can’t go to a grocery store without some type of plan. That’s why you need to plan out every trip you make to the grocery store. It’s best to write out a list, but if you don’t write out a list, at least stick to the important aisles you need. If you get side tracked while grocery shopping, it’s easy to go over budget, and nobody wants that!
Go Simple
When you head to the grocery store, things don’t need to be complicated. Stick to the outside of the aisles, and you should be good. When you head to the middle of the store, you start getting to the processed grocery items, which can add up really quickly.
Make Your Own Food
Did you know you don’t have to buy every single thing you need to consume? Take the time to learn how to make some of your own food items. Bread is one thing you can make from the comfort of your own home, and it’s very inexpensive to make. Also, it can be fun to make. Just get the kids to help out. Think about other food items you can make and store right in your own cupboards.
Make Smart Choices
When it comes to thrifty grocery shopping, it’s all about making wise choices. Think before you buy. Don’t go out on a whim and spend every dime you have on a spontaneous shopping trip. Don’t go on an empty stomach. Clip coupons, check sales, and go with what you need rather than what you want.
When it comes to being thrifty at the grocery store, it’s all about thinking things through. You don’t need to be an extreme couponer to be a thrifty shopper.
What is your best grocery shopping tip?
My best shopping tip is to shop the buy i get i free sales and use coupons on top of that. Some stores even double the coupons to save more money.
My best grocery shopping tip is to use coupons on sale items to maximize your savings!
I try to stick to only what I need and try to buy what is on sale and/or I have coupons for 🙂
I like to plan meals for the week before going to the store & carry coupons.
When you have little ones, use the pictures from the store ads as a scavenger hunt. It keeps them engaged and occupied and actually helps you get the items from your list! 🙂
My best grocery shopping tip is to use coupons and pay attention to prices.
My tip is to never go grocery shopping on an empty stomach because you will end up spending more money.
My shopping tip is to ALWAYS go with a list, that way you don’t stray from it too much and ALWAYS have your coupons organized and ready to go.
I always make list and try to do all my shopping in one trip!
thanks for the tips!
I buy everything I can at Aldi’s and rarely buy any premade food.
Make a list and stock up on non perishables when they are on sale.
My best tip is to clip coupons and sort them by shopping aisle.
My buy everything on sale and use coupons.
The best advice I could give to someone while food shopping is not shop on a hungry stomach. Worst mistake. Also, make sure you go by the sale ads.
I do my meal planning according to whats on sale that week, and have my list when I go! That way I go down the aisles I need to and avoid what I dont need!
bring coupons but have them organized. nobody wants to be behind one of those annoying people with a ton of messy coupons!!!
With the cost of groceries going through the roof you absolutely must be prepared before you go. I used to go down every aisle, but I’ve learned to travel down one only for must have items, otherwise it’s the perimeter of the store.
My favorite piece of advice is to make your own food(as you mentioned). I can make a pizza dough for instance at a praction of the cost of what it costs at Pizza hut or any other pizzaria. I think you feel so much better giving your family a great dinner too!
My tip is to shop late at night. I’m usually so tired by then that I don’t feel like looking for extra stuff to buy, I just want to get home so I only buy what I need 🙂
Making things from scratch is a big money saver but not always a timesaver for me. I try to buy items we’ll use whenever they’re on sale, so that I don’t pay full price when we really need it.
ALWAYS have a list and stick to it unless there is a sale and you have coupons to match the sale items. Use coupons, I get mine from the computer and I have saved a lot. DON”T take your kids in if older, they tend to want to buy things and then not like it. I know this from experience with my older one.
A list is no good if you forgot something or there is a sale on something else. Just make sure you have your coupons and at least looked at the ads before you go.
I best grocery shopping tip is to make sure you don’t go when you’re hungry or tired (if possible) because it makes it harder not to make impulse buys. Make a list ahead of time and stick to it as much as possible.
Mu best tips for grocery shopping include, making a meal plan, and then having a shopping list that matches your plan. Sticking to the list, but be a little flexible, for example my store just had spaghetti on sale for 50 cents a box. It wasn’t on my list, but I stocked up because that’s a great deal.
We have several grocery stores close to each other. I hit 2 of them just for their loss leader sale items each week.
I use coupons on the items that I buy and use. I make a list and do not deter very far from it.
Match coupons to the sale ads for max savings!
My best tip is to stack a coupon with a sale and shop at grocery stores that double coupons! That’s how I save a ton on my weekly shopping!
My tip is just to have everything prepared ahead of time, coupons, grocery list, etc. It really helps to remember everything!
Plan and prepare before you get to the grocery store. Take your coupons and be sure to shop at the store that has the bets prices and sales.
My tip, use them coupons, and never go shopping when hungary.
Stick to the list and shop where they have the best prices and sales.
My tip is only buy what I need or use,always download coupons to my loyalty cards before leaving the house,only buy what’s on sale and buy the limit so you don’t have to buy it again for awhile.
I love finding products on sale or closeout and then finding coupons to match to make them free or close to free!
My best grocery shopping tips are to plan ahead and use coupons on items that you need.
make a list of items you need
My best shopping tip is to use cash that way you won’t overspend and don’t shop when you’re hungry. This way you won’t buy what you don’t need.
I will say my best tip is to go over the sales in other stores to make sure you are getting the best deal! I also know as you said not to go when you are hungry!
My tip is to bring your own canvas bags. Those 10 cent credits add up.
If you make a list put it on your phone. I manage to always leave my paper list at home, but if you put it on your phone you are more likely to not forget it!
I always hit the produce section first and buy whatever is on special. I plan my meals around fresh fruits and veggies.
My best tip is to NOT shop right after eating a big meal (nothing will look good because you’re stuffed) but do NOT go when you’re really hungry (it will all look good!).
I always plan the weeks meals around what is on sale in the store ads. I also use coupons and price match.
My best tip is to never go food shopping hungry. I always tend to buy more food when I am hungry.
My best tip is to have a large pantry to stock up when items go on sale, also use coupons. My friends and I live in a large city so we can cherry pick stores with our coupons and stock up. Also when having company for dinner and entertaining you can dip into your stored food which didn’t cost much, just be sure to replace it at some time when it is the right price again.
I try to make my weekly menu with whats on sale and I always use coupons to go along with what I buy.
The are great hits for shopping and saving money. I use coupons as much as possible and I also comparison shop too.
You mainly hit mine, have a list, don’t be hungry and don’t go down any aisle that is not on your list and if possible don’t bring the kids or hubby can really run a bill up…lol
check the ads and use coupons when you can
Make a meal plan in advance so you know just what you need and STICK TO THE LIST!
I sign up to receive stores’ ads by email so if they don’t come in the paper, I’m all set.
My best tip is to shop early in the morning to get the markdowns on fresh foods like meat and vegetables.
I have a calculator handy! I will figure out what size of a product is the best deal larger container doesn’t mean its a better deal a lot of the time!
Cut and print coupons and downloand savingstar, ibotta, checkout 51, and jingit, you get cash back on certain items. I’ve gotten a lot of free items through couponing and the apps.
I do my Best coupons savings on Saturdays and Sundays when they double the coupons
My best tip is to have the best price for your regularly used items on your phone or with you in some way when you shop. That way if you come across an unadvertised sale you can make sure it’s really a sale and the “best” price according to your notes. Of course, this applies to all sales not just the unadvertised ones.
My best shopping tips would be using coupons… Also never go to the store hungry!
I always try to use coupons printed from Swagbucks. That way I use a coupon and I also get some Swagbucks points.
I stock up on good deals when I can. Use coupons, search the internet for the best deals with what coupons. They do all the work!
It’s a very well known tip, but one I abide by religiously… Or else… Avoid grocery shopping when hungry. I’ll eat a granola bar in car before if I am on the go. Reduces point of purchase sales.
I find I always do best when I make a grocery list and only buy what I need and not what I always want.
Always shop sales with coupons
Shop without the kids! Always use a list!
I get my favorite stores’ weekly ads emailed to me and stock up on non-perishables. Also, we tend to combine shopping trips for stores that are not far from one another. Finally, hubby will plan his solo shopping trips according to his work schedule.
Mine is to make sure you go to the store on a full stomach and avoid buying things at the registers as they are designed for impulse buying and usually are more exspensive than other items and quantities in the store.
One really good tip is that you should know where the clearance area is in every store, and then look there first. The damage that makes an item put on clearance is usually surprisingly laughable and not at all a matter of food quality or safety.
I try to shop the sales ad and combine that with coupons I have to maximize savings. I also make a list and stick to it so I don’t impulse buy.
I try to stay with only buying things that are on my list to buy.
Going through the ads and finding coupons to go with items are big helps.
Combining coupons with sales is one of my favorite ways to save. I also love using Mperks through Meijer stores and can earn extra savings =D
I make my shopping list based on the weekly ads. This way I can use coupons and plan meals around sale items.
I always buy food that will last for many meals like pasta.
My tip is I match up what is on sale with my coupons and I also plan my dinners around what is on the sale.
Try to combine sales with coupons for extra savings and don’t go shopping hungry!
I plan out my shopping trips – with sale ads, coupons and menu plans. I will shop at 2 stores to get the best deals. We eat a lot of fresh produce so that is a big factor in where I shop….since it can be so expensive!
My best tip is to shop at the local farmer’s market for your produce. It’s local, fresher, and is often half the price of grocery store produce. f you don’t have a farmer’s market, check produce sales at Aldi.
When meats such as hamburger, chicken or pork chops are on sale for a great price I buy in bulk and divide and freeze them in meal size portions.
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I look at ads weekly online while I do my shopping list to compare prices. I then get coupons to match the sales.
I shop the outside aisle of the store, plus I let my husband shop as much as possible. He is more frugal than I am!!!
I check the ads to see what’s on sale and try to plan most of the week’s shopping around sale items. Also, I organize my coupons by the store layout to avoid going back for a coupon item I missed.
My best tip is don’t shop when you are hungry.
I definitely agree with meal planning. And I also think it saves a lot to forgo purchasing any drinks like pop, coffee or extra drinks. Just drink water, tea, or water with lemon. It would save a lot.
I try to price match at walmart and I also try to use coupons.
Always make a list and never go shopping when hungry
My best tip is to use apps that give you cash back for your purchases.
I am beginning to notice that I do my thriftiest shopping when I skip the coupons! I know, goes against all the rules, right?
Take a list and don’t go hungry! Those are my 2 worst faults when shopping lol. I need to follow my own advice!
I make sure to use coupons and double up on mfg. coupons and store coupons
Best tip is to always have a plan and checkout prices and coupons before you go.
I do not like to second guess myself that I am paying too much.
Shop above and below eye level because the most expensive items are at eye level.
My best tip is to combine BOGO offers with coupons to maximize your savings!
Try to plan out meals around sales to help maximize savings and look for manager’s specials.
Use coupons and buy store brands!
My best shopping tip is to try and go alone. You won’t get distracted. When I go I need to concentrate. I do better that way and don’t tend to buy extra things.
I try not to take my kids with me. If they go I always end up buying stuff that we don’t really need.
My best grocery shopping tip is to use coupons on sale items.
My best tip is to plan ahead with a list and to avoid the grocery store when you’re hungry or tired. I tend to impulse buy when I’m hungry or tired.
My best tip is to shop the sales & use coupons along with the sales!
my best tip get your coupons ready and go when they are starting the new sale it works for me buy one get ones are great..
Go to blog sites to find deals and stock up on sale items.