Tips on Saving Money While Grocery Shopping

As inflation reaches a historic 8.6%, the grocery store might be the first place to consider costing cutting measures. But don't panic, here are some tips to save you money. Devise a weekly meal plan to reduce wasting food and your money. Some other tips are to shop online to keep you from impulse buying, selectively buy in bulk so food doesn't go to waste and download grocery shopping apps for coupons and price comparison.

[summeraku]

I clicked to watch this not because I don't have the money to spend but because I hate wasting the money I have.
Thank you for sharing.

[JB-]

This is nothing that I haven’t already been doing. It’s still more money. Canned foods went up, which I usually always get, dog food went up, etc. there’s no way around it. We’re paying more than we did before regardless

[tessagonz]

This is really a good time to get people to start eating right and making good meal plans

[yoli]

Growing up poor we've been doing this forever lol. Also Walmart+ for some reason is cheaper than in store sometimes but the tip for the driver sometimes kills that lol

[bluejedi]

1. Shop online for drive and go/pick up orders. Prevents 100% impulse buying for me.
2. Learn to cook.
3. Meal prep, freeze meals ahead of time

[ILovePlayingZeldaGamesOnSwitch]

Do fasting, don't snack, don't eat sugary food and drinks. You'll save a lot of money.

[wturner]

How to save money? DON'T EAT OUT!

[GemX]

My older brother is starting his own garden, full of vegetables. We have a nice man that gives us organic eggs for free.

Edit* I hope everyone finds small solutions to make it through, please stay safe and god bless 🙏🏼

[fireflymiesumae]

A good tip is writing a list beforehand

[arcim]

Meal plan for the week? Okay ramen the whole week it is. Thanks for the tips.

[valoriecarmona]

I scan my own groceries now. I’ve noticed a lot of times, when I go through the line where an employee does the scanning, I end up getting double charged for an item.
That adds up when you think you’re paying $5 for an item, & you really paid $10 bc they charged you twice.

[jefferycantrell]

I remember when I was a kid there were day old stores and also once a day the grocery stores would bring out the back everything that was about to expire and it was free. Hell now they try to sell outdated food with no discount. Things have changed for the worst.

[rdph]

I always buy ground beef in a 5lb roll our local store makes up. Sometimes I brown the whole roll and then package in 2 or 3 freezer bags, using 1 to make a casserole, pizza or tacos for the next couple of days and freeze the rest. Sometimes I make hamburger patties and freeze some for later, or thicker ones to make hamburger steaks. I do the same with chicken. When I can scrape together the money I'll get a brisket and slow cook in the oven, freezing most of it, I later use it for sandwiches or in winter add some to stew meat when I make a large pot of beef vegetable soup. Some of which I also freeze. Also using frozen vegetables means you can control the amount of salt which especially for older people can be crucial.

[Reconseal]

I remember the days when $25 worth of groceries would last you a week. Now you need more than that!!!

[stayathomemarine]

Don't buy convienence food! I have been making a lot of things by scratch for a couple years now and it has saved us a ton of money.

[EethrEatr]

another pro-tip: Shop at multiple stores and always check the weekly ads they have! They might have something you want or need for 5 bucks at one store and 2 for 5 at another... 👍🤘

[olefella]

Due to intermittent fasting .., I save a ton of money on grocery shopping! 🤑 🤑 🤑

[pinkrose]

Look at the expiration dates and if it's close to expiring ask a manager if they're able to discount the item!! Works for canned food, meats and frozen items:)

[fakedzarcasm]

Another tip is to do grocery shopping after you eat. Then you won't be hungry and craving everything in sight.

[dallashellmich]

In other words people can now only afford to buy food right before a grocery store is about to throw it away…