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Yes, I look at sales flyers every week to get the best deals. But sometimes, I need things that aren’t on sale. I make a point of checking them in the store anyway just in case there’s a sale that wasn’t in the flyer. There are often markdowns that can result in great surprise grocery savings!
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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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For those without the time to shop, store pick up can be a lifesaver. But the more I think about it, I truly believe there are some advantages to grocery shopping for yourself.
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My friends with toddlers love the convenience of store pick up so they don’t have to baby-wrangle while shopping. Some of my older friends like it because they don’t like to walk a big store. My anxious friends may find this a way to avoid that anxiety. But I’m going to play devil’s advocate and show you some advantages of grocery shopping for yourself you might not have considered.
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Ever made a meal, and while it was decent it just wasn’t as tasty as you imagined? And then you had leftovers that weren’t exciting. You’d feel bad if you wasted them, but who wants to eat again something you didn’t find tasty the first time around? What if you could make blah leftovers better?
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Just as I would never throw away sauce (see why here), I don’t throw away the liquids that come off cooking meats (particularly chicken) either. Let’s take a look at two BIG reasons you should save that broth (and some money, too)!
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With grocery prices continuing to be high, being frugal has become a key strategy to affording good healthy food. There’s some confusion about the meaning of the word frugal, but the key definition for me is “not wasteful” (this is one of a set on dictionary.com here). So, let’s talk about how to take your leftover sauces from sauce to salad dressing.
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I love saving time in the kitchen whenever I can. But I also like keeping my budget in line, and today’s prices are making that harder. So, when you see your grocery bill, if you feel sticker shock, remember that healthy food doesn’t HAVE to be expensive. But convenience foods often are.
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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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It’s no secret that grocery stores are trying to make a buck. And I’m fine with that. Every business has expenses – like inventory, building, and staffing costs – that need to be covered, and the owners should make some profit. But these days, with EVER higher prices, savvy and frugal shoppers must watch out for grocery pricing games!
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