One of the most important things you can do right now is save money on your overhead to stretch your budget as far as it will go, whether you're talking about your business budget or your household expenses. While food certainly isn't an optional expense, there are things you can do to help you save big bucks at the grocery store.
1) Make a list. It seems like common sense, but by making a list of groceries you need for the week and sticking to it you can avoid spending money on impulse buys that will drive your grocery bill up. See something on sale you just can't say no to? Cross an item off your list and exchange the two. You can always have spaghetti next week!
2) Buy store brands as often as possible. Store brands can save you a lot of money on your groceries because you're not paying advertising fees, and in most cases the products are the same quality as their brand name equivalents.
3) Clip coupons. Yes, it can get a little tedious at times, but coupons can save you a lot of money at the grocery store and are widely available in newspapers and magazines. Just be careful you don't fall into the trap of buying something you don't need just because you have a coupon for it!
4) Sale shop. If you have a choice between the DiGiorno pizza that costs you $7 and the Freschetta that's on sale for $5, go for the Freschetta. That $2 can add up over time! Store specials and sales can save you a fortune when you're stocking your cupboards.
5) Never, ever grocery shop when you're hungry. It's the oldest rule in the book, but it bears repeating. When you're standing in a grocery store and your stomach's growling you're going to walk out with way more food than you really need-and chances are you're not going to be stocking up on vegetables.
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