10 Unexpected Grocery Hacks to Keep You on Budget | Frugal Living Tips

In this video, I'll show you 10 unexpected grocery hacks to help you save money on groceries! From using expiring food to finding cheaper alternatives, we'll show you how to save money on groceries without sacrificing taste or nutrition.

If you're looking to spend less money when you shop, then this video is for you! I'll show you some easy tips that will help you save money on groceries every time you go grocery shopping. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced shopper, these tips are sure to help you save money on groceries!

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[loriella]

“On sale doesn’t mean you’re supposed to have it.” Truth! 😊

[SBankzee]

My grandmother said it’s not expensive if you don’t buy it ! Makes sense to

[dizzysdoings]

I very rarely shop at ShopRite anymore. There's a Lidl across the street. I still check the ad, but unless they have a super good deal on meat, I don't bother to go in.
As a widow and an empty nester, I don't spend enough to get the free turkey or ham. Plus, a turkey is just too big for me. I'm not a fan of turkey. But, they'll normally have hams on sale then, so I'll buy a couple.
Not only does it give me the ham to eat, but I cook up the bone and make soup. I've been leaving extra meat. Gives me enough base for 2 types of soup.

[whatwilliwatch]

Recently, I've been working on ways to reduce my grocery spending, and as part of a self-check, I did a pantry inventory. I was absolutely floored by the number of complete meals (main, side, bread/starch) that I ALREADY had on hand - yet I'd been visiting the grocery store weekly to buy things. I'm challenging myself to see how long I can go this month without making a trip to the grocery store for anything other than stuff we actually run out of. Once I've done that, I will probably try to use the reverse shopping list method to keep things in check. Thanks for the tips!

Edit: apart from some quick trips for milk and eggs, I managed to go almost a whole MONTH without having to do a "real' shop. Going forward, I'm definitely going to try to be more mindful of what we already have before running to the store on a whim.

[ms.v]

I ❤the idea of turning a tee shirt into a shopping tote! Thanks!😊

[maryegerton]

I worked in a food processing plant, and all they do for the most part is change the box or can label. The product is the same.

[EdelweisSusie]

We have a meal called ‘Scraps Friday’ (or sometimes ‘Scraps Saturday’) when I put any unused veg and some stock into my electric soup maker (best invention ever!) and 15mins later we have a healthy and tasty soup to fill us up before we go out.

[loriella]

Reverse shopping list works! I’ve done it for the past year. Best part for me is that it eliminates food waste.

[jacquelinemccabe]

my kids refused own brand foods so I got cotainers for cereal and started by mixing own brand with a named brand product making sure I got rid of the packaging over time I increased the proportion of the own brand product and the kids never realised so now it's only own brand cereal. I do the same with other things frm ketchup to baked beans.

[rebeccarendle]

Great tips.

I hate shopping. So I only shop 1x month for freezer, 1x every 3 mths for tins, dried goods, household etc and 1x every 2 weeks for fridge. ...not going to the shop weekly also stops me spending.

I cook all meat, especially yellow label as soon as I get home.. eg chicken, mince meat (in microwave), then freeze. When cooking, I cook larger amounts eg fried onion and freeze.. then I have lots of ingredients cooked and ready to throw together into whatever dinner we want to eat. I make a dinner list, but it often changes due to changes in things happening day to day...so I love having cooked prepped ingredients so I can throw multiple different dinners together in 15mins every day.

[gladyschandler]

The gift card idea is a great idea. Last time, I took cash for groceries because I lost my debt card. I actually used my calculator to add up my items and not use my entire cash allowance.

[beejackson]

OMG! You are so right! I spend so much more money when my daughters or husband go to the grocery store with me!😒

[bhallmark]

You’ve got some really good ideas that I haven’t heard others mention. I particularly like the store brand gift card idea. It eliminates fumbling with cash and forces you to be mindful of stretching it to cover the whole month.
Thanks for this video!

[motherofthreeb]

I like to set a budget, shop with cash, but I don't roll the savings into the next month; I save it. You'd be surprised how much you've accumulated at years end.

As far as store brands vs. name brand, I save the boxes, containers, etc, of the name brand and transfer the store brand. If you don't tell him, he'll never know! 😂😂😂😂

[ProLevelTraining]

I like that gift card idea, I use the small carts on purpose all the time! Lol Or I'll walk around with one tote bag & what doesn't fit, doesn't get purchased

[SusieQZee]

I love the reverse shopping list. I just bought butter today and put it in the fridge with two other unopened boxes of butter…. So I’ll be baking. 😂

[kellykersten]

Thank you so much for these ORIGINAL money saving tips. One of your tips I've been doing for a long time cuz it just made sense to me - see what I have in the refrigerator that needs to be eaten then buy what will compliment that for a meal, sometimes even two. Waste not, want not is what my daddy always told us. Thanks Dad ❤

[rosemariemichel]

Dollar Tree sells all sizes of reusable bags for $1.25. What a good idea on reusing old t shirts 😊😊

[JessIcaMessika]

I've been going on the store app, putting everything in the cart that I need (amounts and all) then I go through the store and delete the item as I pick it up. Along with that I have a calculator out so I add up everything I place in the cart. That helps when you see the item you wanted to get but then you can look just in the immediate area for a better price or quality item. Then whatever you pick up, add it to the total on the calculator and back to the list.

[janetbransdon]

For people who have chickens.. I use to buy a discount item eg cereal to find the family did not like it, no problem give it to the chickens, therefore eliminating waste. 😊