How To Reduce Your Grocery Bill
- Plan your meals in advance and make a shopping list.
- Sign up for store loyalty programs for digital coupons, discounts, and rewards.
- Use manufacturer coupons. Combine store discounts with manufacturer coupons.
- Shop at discount grocery stores, salvage grocery stores, Asian or International Markets, Walmart, or Costco.
- Buy the generic store brand.
- Purchase ingredients. Don’t buy processed food. Cook from scratch.
- Buy in bulk. Look at the unit price. Stock up on frequently used staple items when they are heavily discounted.
- Don’t buy prepackaged foods, purchase whole lettuce and a block of cheese instead.
- Eat less meat. It is usually one of the more expensive grocery items.
- Buy produce in season. Also, buy frozen and canned vegetables. Freeze fruits and vegetables before they start to go bad.
- Reduce the amount of snacks you buy. Opt for things like air popped popcorn instead.
- Look for spices in the international section of the store. They are often cheaper.
- Use cash back apps like Ibotta to earn cash back on your purchases.
Resources
- Too Good To Go: app that connects you with food that grocery stores and restaurants are about to throw out, sold in bundles
- Flipp: grocery app comparing store prices and sales
- Flashfood: grocery app that helps you find the best discounted food, often sold bulk in boxes
- SuperCook: app that helps you find recipes based on what ingredients you already have
- Mealime: app that helps you plan meals
- The Krazy Coupon Lady: coupon and deals blog
- Hip 2 Save: coupon and deals blog