SusanGoing GREEN, as in saving some green!
June 17th 2008 13:43
The grocery store, a place filled with memories; memories of children screaming because they don’t get what they want, of heading to the checkout and not recognizing half of the items in your cart because Johnny decided to do some side shopping. Ring a bell? You read all of the ‘how to’ information telling you how to save a buck, just to watch it go down the drain. “Only shop the perimeter of the store”, “Only buy what is on your list” – I want to see the person writing this advice… do they live in the 21st century? Do they have 3 children screaming at them 24/7? My guess is NO!
I have read some good advice and tried it out for myself and I want to share my findings with all of you! I also have some valuable websites to share with you that could save you money.
And a little advice on how to keep the kids in line at the store… tell them they can pick ONE item of their liking, but only after they are good through the store. Let them pick the item that they want, it is easier picking one item and paying for it, then the kids sneaking ten things in your basket! Plus, this gives you an edge with something you can take away if they don’t behave. Children love having choice and power – giving them free reign on ONE item gives them both. You will be surprised how well they do! HAPPY SHOPPING
I have read some good advice and tried it out for myself and I want to share my findings with all of you! I also have some valuable websites to share with you that could save you money.
•Take the time to look in your pantry so you don’t double buy.
•Do try to plan your meals. Don’t do the planning while standing in the aisles.
•Save money by using ingredients that you may already have! Log onto Supercook.com and type in what you have and see if there is a new dish you can make.
•Watch out for those warehouse stores! Make sure you are really getting a better price. Know the regular price of the item you are looking to buy at a traditional grocery store before you get 16 overpriced cans of peas!
•Buy a block of cheese! It may take you a minute to shred it, but it will taste better and there is a lot more bang for your buck. We do pay for convenience. The same thing goes for string cheese – just slice it off the block. A lot more cheese for a lot less money!
•Stick to your original meals that you planned! So much food goes to waste when you decide against what you were going to cook – cook it! You can always freeze it for another day, but it is silly to let food just sit and rot!
•Buy quality food storage containers! Bread and cereals go limp very quickly. Do not have bags of chips, crackers, cereal, etc sitting in your pantry. You will be amazed how long a bag of cereal lasts if stored in the proper container!
•Invest in good containers for produce. Do not leave produce in the drawers – how often do you leave produce in there and forget you even have it? Tupperware has a great system called “Fridge Smart”. These containers are made for produce. They will keep strawberries and fruit good for up to a month, and veggies will be good for up to 6 weeks! A great investment!
•Check out the site TheGroceryGame.com this site gives you a weekly list of the lowest priced products at your grocery store matched with manufactures coupons and weekly specials – advertised and unadvertised, without you even having to clip coupons! I would love to have time to clip coupons, but I don’t! This site has been a lifesaver… or should I say money saver!
•Do try to plan your meals. Don’t do the planning while standing in the aisles.
•Save money by using ingredients that you may already have! Log onto Supercook.com and type in what you have and see if there is a new dish you can make.
•Watch out for those warehouse stores! Make sure you are really getting a better price. Know the regular price of the item you are looking to buy at a traditional grocery store before you get 16 overpriced cans of peas!
•Buy a block of cheese! It may take you a minute to shred it, but it will taste better and there is a lot more bang for your buck. We do pay for convenience. The same thing goes for string cheese – just slice it off the block. A lot more cheese for a lot less money!
•Stick to your original meals that you planned! So much food goes to waste when you decide against what you were going to cook – cook it! You can always freeze it for another day, but it is silly to let food just sit and rot!
•Buy quality food storage containers! Bread and cereals go limp very quickly. Do not have bags of chips, crackers, cereal, etc sitting in your pantry. You will be amazed how long a bag of cereal lasts if stored in the proper container!
•Invest in good containers for produce. Do not leave produce in the drawers – how often do you leave produce in there and forget you even have it? Tupperware has a great system called “Fridge Smart”. These containers are made for produce. They will keep strawberries and fruit good for up to a month, and veggies will be good for up to 6 weeks! A great investment!
•Check out the site TheGroceryGame.com this site gives you a weekly list of the lowest priced products at your grocery store matched with manufactures coupons and weekly specials – advertised and unadvertised, without you even having to clip coupons! I would love to have time to clip coupons, but I don’t! This site has been a lifesaver… or should I say money saver!
And a little advice on how to keep the kids in line at the store… tell them they can pick ONE item of their liking, but only after they are good through the store. Let them pick the item that they want, it is easier picking one item and paying for it, then the kids sneaking ten things in your basket! Plus, this gives you an edge with something you can take away if they don’t behave. Children love having choice and power – giving them free reign on ONE item gives them both. You will be surprised how well they do! HAPPY SHOPPING
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