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I compared the prices at various wholesale clubs (see that here). And I noted other things to consider when deciding which club to join (see that here). But there’s still normal grocery stores to factor in. Which has better prices: a wholesale club or a grocery store?
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I love puzzles…jigsaw puzzles, crosswords, word search, Sudoku, and logic puzzles. But my favorite puzzle? Saving as much as I can on my groceries. Figuring out how to beat the grocery store prices is a challenge, with a reward of keeping money in my pocket. So, here’s tips to save even more on your groceries! (Gas, too!)
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You’ve surely noticed that prices on everything are going up and groceries certainly aren’t any different. It’s a challenge to make the old paycheck stretch to fit the new pricing. Maybe you’ve always been aware that your store has sales each week, but now you really need to know how to reap the savings of grocery sales. (Sorry this is a long one…you might just wanna bookmark it for when you need it)
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Do you ever get tired of not being able to make price comparisons because everyone sells a different size or brand of spices? Truly, this stuff keeps me from buying things sometimes. I simply don’t want to overpay if I can help it. So, I want to know the BEST price of spices I buy.
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If you’re considering the Whole30, one of the first things you’ll learn is how to read labels. Immediately following will be the frustration of seeing how many things include all kinds of sugar! You’ll read it’s okay to use bacon grease to cook while on the Whole30, but then you’ll wonder “but IS there any bacon without sugar?”
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Eggs are great protein for a great price. We love ‘em and eat ‘em for breakfast almost every morning. But lately there have been so many great sales, I’ve been buying even more eggs than we can go through in a week. So, I’m saving this budget-friendly food for later…in my freezer!
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Meat is the single biggest part of your grocery bill (see point #4 here). When you need to save on groceries, this is the place to start. It’s not hard once you use these 8 tips to save more on meat.
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I have a confession…I am not a loyal grocery store shopper. I shop at 3 or 4 (sometimes 5) stores each week. Most folks cringe when I say that, but with more time than money, this makes sense for me. I’m fine if you’re loyal to your grocery store, but are they worth what they charge?
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Grocery stores are in business to make a profit. I totally get it, and making a profit allows them to stay open, pay employees, etc. I have no problem with ANY of that. But buyer beware: don’t be fooled by grocery pricing games in your local store.
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Way back in January of last year, I posted the way I plan my menus and re-use the shopping lists (check that out here). But I realize everyone is different, and that might not work for all. Particularly for people without a lot of storage space (fridge, freezer, or cabinets) and with a smaller budget or even people who don’t like to shop, let’s take a look at planning your menu by the sales flyer at your favorite/closest grocery store.
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