1. Take inventory before you go to the store 2. Create a clear grocery budget 3. Plan your meals 4. Make a grocery list 5. Explore multiple stores 6. Store brand products 7. Bargains and sales 8. Food needs vs Food wants 9. Pay with cash 10. Store reward cards 11. Grocery store emails 12. Buy non-perishable items 13. Explore discount grocery stores 14. Subscribe to Clever Girl Finance 15. Learn food storage techniques 16. Grab the store flier 17. Shop online 18. Embrace home cooking 19. Repurpose leftovers
When I find a good deal on strawberries or other berries I freeze them to use for the next few months. For potatoes I use my instant pot to make mashed potatoes and freeze in containers for an easy side on a busy work night.
I bulk purchase things like condiments, meats and household stuff with our friends and we split the cost. It’s saved us all a lot of money and we waste less.
Shopping on line got some disadvantages too. For example you can't control the expiration date on a products, or quality of the fresh one. When I shop in the store I pick the best expiration date from the shelf. It is really matter with diary products especially when those products must last you more then week
If you are a "senior" - ask if the store offers discounts. Walgreens offers seniors 15% on brand items, 20% on Walg store brand on the 1st Tuesday of the month for any reg priced item. You need to know your prices tho as sometimes the discount is still not worth the price of the item. Some grocery stores offer senior discount day. In my son's area, that day is Thursday, 5% discount. Ask at the fast food chain restaurants as well. Sometimes their senior discount is a free coffee. Sometimes 10% off your bill.
Hi Bola, I've always cross-referenced the sales ad at different stores. If an item is cheaper I would ask the cashier if they would honor the price at the other store. Sometimes they did and it helped me to save a ton of money. I am always asking if I can use my points. I keep track of this by using the store app. Thanks for the recommendations!
For me, food waste is the most angering thing I do. I see food going bad in my fridge because I said, “I’ll eat that tomorrow” and never do. I am trying to shop weekly now instead of stocking up and using your tips with cash only and a list. I also look at everything o have in my kitchen and think about meals I can make instead of buying food for new recipes.
Great idea when you going to other shops. While you doing that gasoline is running out. 😅 taking a smaller basket instead big. Don't go to shop hungry.
How Long can/should you keep meat in the freezer for? Because the most expensive thing on my grocery budget for me is animal meat 😢. I want to see if there's a way i can lessen meat intake and save more money or something.
In your opinion...right? There are others, who may be new to the channel, or the topic, for whom there is plenty of new information. So...what was your real intention, because this comment wasn't, at all, helpful to those trying to better their lives.
I'm vegetarian and it saves SO much money. Meat is insanely expensive!!
I totally agree with you.
Vegan and yeah. Totally way cheaper.
I'm exploring different investment opportunities and would appreciate others' insights on this matter.
Fruits, vegetables, beans, rice, unprocessed or little processed foods are also more affordable.
1. Take inventory before you go to the store
2. Create a clear grocery budget
3. Plan your meals
4. Make a grocery list
5. Explore multiple stores
6. Store brand products
7. Bargains and sales
8. Food needs vs Food wants
9. Pay with cash
10. Store reward cards
11. Grocery store emails
12. Buy non-perishable items
13. Explore discount grocery stores
14. Subscribe to Clever Girl Finance
15. Learn food storage techniques
16. Grab the store flier
17. Shop online
18. Embrace home cooking
19. Repurpose leftovers
When I find a good deal on strawberries or other berries I freeze them to use for the next few months. For potatoes I use my instant pot to make mashed potatoes and freeze in containers for an easy side on a busy work night.
Love these ideas!
Sounds crazy but I never go grocery shopping hungry. I have noticed that if I go there hungry, I end up going off budget
This is sooooo true lol
This is common knowledge that many people will know and practice and share with others as an essential tip. Not crazy at all
I bulk purchase things like condiments, meats and household stuff with our friends and we split the cost. It’s saved us all a lot of money and we waste less.
Love this idea!
Shopping on line got some disadvantages too. For example you can't control the expiration date on a products, or quality of the fresh one. When I shop in the store I pick the best expiration date from the shelf. It is really matter with diary products especially when those products must last you more then week
Great point to keep in mind!
If you are a "senior" - ask if the store offers discounts. Walgreens offers seniors 15% on brand items, 20% on Walg store brand on the 1st Tuesday of the month for any reg priced item. You need to know your prices tho as sometimes the discount is still not worth the price of the item. Some grocery stores offer senior discount day. In my son's area, that day is Thursday, 5% discount. Ask at the fast food chain restaurants as well. Sometimes their senior discount is a free coffee. Sometimes 10% off your bill.
Paying with cash is really smart, I’m good about making a list and a budget I just have a harder time sticking to it
I make a list and post it on my fridge. When it is time to go to the store, I just take a picture of the list and head out to the store
Hi Bola,
I've always cross-referenced the sales ad at different stores. If an item is cheaper I would ask the cashier if they would honor the price at the other store. Sometimes they did and it helped me to save a ton of money. I am always asking if I can use my points. I keep track of this by using the store app. Thanks for the recommendations!
Such a great tip. Thanks for sharing!!!
Thanks for the reminder. I always look out for sale and bring my list with me to the different stores.
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For me, food waste is the most angering thing I do. I see food going bad in my fridge because I said, “I’ll eat that tomorrow” and never do. I am trying to shop weekly now instead of stocking up and using your tips with cash only and a list. I also look at everything o have in my kitchen and think about meals I can make instead of buying food for new recipes.
I feel the same about food waste! Love the plan you have to minimize it!
@@Clevergirlfinance Thank you for helping us so much. You are the only money and budgeting TH-cam channel and website I follow!
Thanks Bola for these reminders. ❤
Always!
Great idea when you going to other shops. While you doing that gasoline is running out. 😅 taking a smaller basket instead big. Don't go to shop hungry.
Thank you, Bola! I loved this!
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Really sensible list. Thank you. Diane
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Absolutely love this advice. Thanks ❤❤❤
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Thank you so much for sharing❤
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Food is essential I don't waste any money on food I have a grocery budget
Yes! Her tips help to minimize waste and maximize whatever budget works for you.
Great video ❤
Glad you liked it!!
I love this
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How Long can/should you keep meat in the freezer for? Because the most expensive thing on my grocery budget for me is animal meat 😢. I want to see if there's a way i can lessen meat intake and save more money or something.
The more fat, the quicker. Between 3 and 6 months
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Such great tips! @@katv1195 - Thank you for sharing!
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I've never seen store brand milk cheaper than the brand milk.
Nothing new here.
In your opinion...right? There are others, who may be new to the channel, or the topic, for whom there is plenty of new information. So...what was your real intention, because this comment wasn't, at all, helpful to those trying to better their lives.
Very helpful thank you very much.☺️
So glad you found it useful!