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After watching the show Extreme Couponing a few weeks back, I decided that I really needed to learn how to save money on groceries. I do clip coupons here and there, but I’m not really consistent, so I’ve been doing some research and started following some coupon and deal blogs.
The growing cost of food and other items you need for your home is enough to raise your blood pressure when you walk into the grocery store, I know it raises mine. Shoppers are often faced with increased prices each time they buy groceries, and these high prices can have a direct effect on families with a strict budget, or those who are living on a fixed income. Even if you are not concerned about your financial status, you don’t want to go broke when you buy groceries. The skyrocketing costs of food is forcing many shoppers to decide how to save money on groceries for their family.
I have learned that there are several things you can do to reduce the amount of money you spend on each shopping trip.
Using manufacturers coupons is one of the best ways to save money at the market. This money-saving technique has been used for decades, and more shoppers are taking advantage of them at the cash register. Coupons for groceries, produce, and cleaning supplies are readily available in advertisements for local markets, newspapers, and magazines. Those who have access to the Internet can print out coupons for the items their family use the most. Grocery stores often double the value of certain types of coupons, reducing your bill even more.
Another valuable item that can help trim your monthly grocery bill is the store discount card. Large grocery stores offer their own discount card that can be used each time you buy groceries. With these store discount cards, grocery shoppers can save up to fifty percent on specific products, and purchase two items for the price of one. Applying for a card from the grocery store is a simple process that only takes a few minutes. I shop at many different grocery stores, but up until recently, had only signed up for one store’s discount card program. I am now signed up at all the stores I shop. So, to gain the most benefits, you should definitely have a discount card for the grocery stores you visit on a regular basis.
So what about you? Do you have any helpful tips on how to save money on groceries that you can share?
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