The #1 rule: make a list and stick to it. Why do you think grocery stores put all those expensive items in the front of the store? Why do they have the milk and the bread in the last aisle? To make you want to buy more stuff. If you only go in for bread and milk, you won’t spend a lot. The store managers are savvy to that. They will put lots of specials in the aisles so you pass them on the way to that last aisle to get the two items you really need. Your grocery bill for that trip just got bigger than what you had intended to buy.
Secondly, go by yourself. If you take the kids along, chances are you will end up buying sugary cereal, cookies, ice cream, donuts, etc. Or the hubby will put it in the buggy. All those calories…and you know you are going to want to eat that stuff, too. Keep the sugar people at home.
Third, the inner aisles of any grocery store contain the processed foods. Fresh foods are found around the perimeter. If you don’t want to buy the processed foods, then you need not go down those aisles. Also, if you know your grocery store and have your list, you can avoid aisles that don’t have things you need that particular shopping trip. This saves time, a valuable commodity.
Last, but not least, take coupons for the items you intend to purchase. Get together with family and friends and trade coupons. Make sure you match the coupons with specials the store is having to get the best value. And always, always make sure the expiration date is a valid one!
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