With grocery prices rising these days, everyone is trying to find ways to lower their grocery bills! I’ve got some great tips to help you out:
- Shop the flyer.
- Cut back on meat.
- Check what’s in your pantry and freezer.
- Take a look at your last grocery bill.
- Try new recipes.
Shop The Flyer
See what’s on sale at your grocery store this week – the best sales are usually on the first and last page of the flyer. If it’s an item you’ll use frequently and stores well, stock up, especially if it’s an excellent deal.
Don’t buy an item just because it’s on sale, though, if you wouldn’t usually buy it otherwise – because if you do that, you’re not saving money!
Cut Back On Meat
Meat isn’t generally cheap anyways, and cutting back on it is always an excellent way to save. If you can’t do without meat, try to incorporate it so it’s just a part of your meal instead of the central part. For example, putting meat into soups, stews, or chilli and adding lentils, beans, and root vegetables can be a great way to get a healthy and tasty dish for less!
Check What’s In Your Pantry And Freezer
Before you go out shopping, see what you already have. You may have stocked up previously on something and promptly forgotten to use it! You don’t want to waste food you’ve paid for, so keeping a list of what you have in your pantry and freezer can be a great way to keep up with what you do and don’t have.
Take A Look At Your Last Grocery Bill
Looking at your last grocery bill can give you a good idea of where you’re spending money. You may not realize how much something costs you if it’s priced by the pound (for example, apples or grapes). Everyone wants to eat healthy food, but it can get pricey – here are some ways to save:
- Consider frozen fruits and vegetables. They’re nutritious, easy to use, and don’t go bad!
- Try to stick to what’s in season. Apples are plentiful in the fall, and berries are cheaper in the summer than in the winter!
- Try to avoid a lot of impulse buying – make a list and stick to it!
Try New Recipes
Most of us do the same thing every week for lunch and dinner. But if the cost of your favourite dishes’ ingredients has gone up, it may be time to branch out and try something new. There are many great sites on the Internet to find new recipes for any meal.
What’s Your Best Tip For Saving On Groceries?
The more tips, the better – please leave your tips in the comments!
