I used to be so good at grocery shopping: going through all the circulars, clipping coupons, buying only sale items, and shopping in bulk.
I am not quite sure what happened. It does not happen that way anymore. I will use coupons if I have one for the item that we are purchasing, but is no longer the process that it used to be. Let me just say it needs to be!
Today's grocery bill: $177.80!!!! FOR TWO PEOPLE! What on earth is going on? I bought one meat item, turkey meatballs. I did purchase a lot of frozen meals that were on sale because I figure they will be easy to have on the nights that we have childbirth classes.
Honestly though, that is ridiculous. With baby on the way and my part-time hours being cut to part-time of that, changes need to be made. An amendment to my "get organized" resolution for the year, needs to include the return to SMART shopping techniques. For a woman, who loves to 'brag' about her good deals, this is certainly not a post I am proud of.
What are some techniques you use when shopping? Anyone have any good suggestions for online coupons?
2 comments:
One tip I heard recently and am starting to follow is that if you are saving 5 minutes or less by buying something already prepared (ex:bagged lettuce), don't buy it. This was the first thing I started with and the best thing is that a head of lettuce lasts a couple of weeks in a ziplock bag, bagged lettuce only a few days once opened, and you save about half the price.
A few more tips I just read in my AARP magazine :-(
1. Shop with a list
2. Make sure you don't already have the items on the list
3. Brang a calculator
4. Compare aisles (cheese in the dairy aisle is cheaper than on the table near the deli)
5. Use white eggs...about 50 cents cheaper
6. Try store brands
7. Skip fake convenience- one example is instant oatmeal....I'm wondering why I buy the individual packs....I'm buying the regular box next time...even if you take it to work...measure it out into a zip lock bag
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