Grocery Shopping Hints

Save time and money at the grocery store by checking out the Sunday newspaper coupons and circulars and making a grocery list. List: I keep an ongoing grocery list on my refrigerator at all times so I don’t forget an important item. (If it’s not on the list, I usually don’t buy it!) For my list, I divide it into sections of the store. So, I write items at the top that I will purchase first, and then down from there. The bottom of the list is the fresh fruits and vegetables, which I purchase last. It really helps with shopping and marking off the list when you don’t have to hunt the entire list each time you go down a new aisle. Coupons: Clipping coupons from the newspaper inserts has saved me some money over the years. I only clip the ones that are for items I usually purchase anyway, so I’m not buying something just to use the coupon. Some stores will double or triple the coupons, too. Also, before leaving for the store, I sort my coupons and pull out the ones for items I know I will be getting. Then I put them in the order I will come to them in the store – like my grocery list. It keeps everything going faster that way! Store Circulars: I make it a habit to know the general amount of the items I buy most often. Since Wal-Mart will match competitor’s prices, I scan the other store circulars each week to see if there are any “good deals”. Occasionally, other stores will run items that are a better price and I have a coupon – then it’s a great day for shopping! Wal-Mart will not honor “Buy one get one free” coupons, but most others that I find. Happy Shopping by Saving Time and Money!