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Save Money from Grocery Shopping: Here are the steps we follow

written by Amila Gamage Wickramarachchi October 13, 2022
Save Money from Grocery Shopping

If you don’t plan well, grocery trips can be a disaster. You will spend on unnecessary stuff and waste money. But, if you follow smart habits that can stretch your food dollar, you can save money and spend it on another thing that you dream of. How do you save money from grocery shopping? What you can do for such saved money?

For example, you can use the savings for your children’s future education or for a year-end holiday. You can plan a year-end holiday to your dream destination. You can even start planning your retirement. I recently checked a retirement planning calculator to find out how much I should save for future retirement. That retirement planning calculator gave me an idea of how much I should save each month to retire at the age I plan to retire with no financial worries. After checking this calculator, I started thinking of my retirement and I set goals on saving money in every possible way. These are a few examples of what best things that you can do with your saved money.

Save Money from Grocery Shopping

Grocery items play a major role when it comes to spending. But, how do you cut back on your grocery expenses? Here are some tips that I follow to save money every month from our grocery shopping. I hope these tips will help you too to save money. Don’t forget about the rising inflation around the world!

Remember, while you try saving money from grocery shopping, it is also important to provide a healthy and balanced meal for your family.

Meal planning helps you

Before your grocery trip, plan your meals. Think of your family members and their food choices. Include their favourite food choices and ingredients too in your grocery list. However, after preparing your meal plan, try to replace some expensive ingredients with different options to save a few dollars. If you find any unnecessary stuff, try creative ways to remove that item from your list by introducing alternatives. However, don’t be stingy to provide a meal that is not healthy or delicious. You should be smart enough to plan your menu.

Make your grocery shopping list

Once you have your meal plan, you can decide on the ingredients list. The next step is to create your shopping list. When you make your list, don’t forget to check your pantry cabinets. Check what items you have left in the cupboards. Don’t buy those again as it is a waste. Strike off such items from your list before you go to the grocery.

Save Money from Grocery Shopping

Utilize the discounts, promotions and coupons

When you go to a supermarket or a grocery store, check for their promotions. If there are coupons, use those to save money. You can even choose store brands that usually offer at a lower price. Sometimes there are discounts when you buy in bulk. Check these options and utilize them when you shop. Every dollar you save counts. Always check the expiry date before you buy. This will help you to prevent food waste same as your money.

Stay away from impulsive shopping

When you have your shopping list, be sure to stick to it. A food budget helps you to save money. Don’t buy things that you see in the store. Sometimes, promoters may introduce new brands or products. You may end up buying such new items even if you don’t want them. When you pay at the counter, you will see items around the cashier that attract your eyes. But, don’t buy on impulse. Think twice about whether the item you see is important or not.

Above are a few steps that you can follow to save money on your grocery shopping. You will be surprised when you know how much you can save from your groceries. Use that amount to save and reach your financial goals.

Do you try to save money from your grocery shopping? If so, what are your tips? Please share as a comment below.

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Amila Gamage Wickramarachchi

Amila Gamage is the blogger behind Food Corner. She is a Sri Lankan living in Singapore and shares her cooking adventures in this blog. Apart from recipes, you will also find travel, health and kitchen inspirations in this blog. She is the founder of Sihela Consultants. (www.sihelaconsultants.com) She started writing this blog in 2011 and still continuing.

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