Grocery Shopping For Less

When you are on a tight budget, there is always a need for some structure. Fortunately grocery shopping is one thing I can give you tips on. Grocery shopping on a budget is not hard if you follow these four simple tips I learned from my mother.

·        Have an idea of the things you need

·        Look for coupons that come in the mail

·        Listen for sells on T.V and or radio

·        Make a list and stick to it

If you don’t have an idea of what you need you will most certainly over spend. Coupon are always a way to get a small discount. It may seem like you are doing a lot of work for so little off, while clipping coupons, but when you combine several coupons it makes a big difference. Stores always advertise sells so make sure you chose the store that has the best deals and everything you need.

As far as making the list, think about the things that are important to buy. You want to shop for cheap but you also want to make sure you are eating healthy. Think about the six basic food groups and go from there. You will need these things, or a substitute for them.

·        Bread

·        Eggs

·        Some type of meat

·        Canned or frozen vegetables

·        Canned fruits

You need to buy canned vegetables and fruits instead of the fresh items because they go bad fast. You can save a lot of money by not having to throw out food so fast. Things like fruit cups, frozen peas, and canned peaches are some options of things you may want to look for.

My final tip for you today is to save your receipt. Once you see how much you saved you will want to make sure you follow the same pattern. You may even get to skip a couple of my steps next time. If all else fails, do like I did, call your mother.

By: ShaMeeka Parrish