Thanks to Keisha & Sonya from Central Arkansas Mocha Moms for coming on today's show and bringing us these great tips for saving at the grocery store.
How to Save Money on
Groceries
1) Utilize
Coupons
a) Paper
Coupons- Can be found in the Sunday newspaper, in the mail, online, at the
grocery store
i)
The following are websites that allow consumers to
print paper coupons: coupons.com, redplum.com, smartsource.com, target.com
b) e
Coupons- coupons that can be loaded directly onto a shopping card, such as a
Kroger Card
i)
once coupons are loaded onto the shopping card and a
consumer buys an item for which they have loaded an e-coupon onto their
shopping card, the amount of the coupon is automatically subtracted from their
total
ii) The
following are websites that allow consumers to add e-coupons onto a shopping
card: cellfire.com, shortcuts.com, Kroger.com, pgesaver.com
iii) The
websites listed above are great for people who have a difficult time using
paper coupons
2) Review
weekly sales ads
a) Try
to buy items when they are on sale vs. when you run out.
3) Always
make a Grocery List for at least a week of groceries
a) Knowing
what you need to buy for the week prevents you from spending money on
unnecessary items.
b) It
also prevents you from making multiple trips to the grocery store during the
week.
4) Know
the stores coupon policy
a) Ask
if coupons are doubled, if they accept
competitor coupons (coupons with another stores logo), if they match advertised
prices of their competitors
5) Utilize
websites and blog that show you great deals available at store in you area
a) There
are websites that show consumers what items are on sale at specific stores and
also match theses items to coupons that are available to maximize savings.
b) The
following are websites that show consumers what deals are available at stores
in their area: couponmom.com, savingcentswithsense.net, totallytarget.com, southernsavers.com, printablecouponsanddeals.com
Suggestions/Tips
Create a new email address to begin
using to receive emails on products that you use or would like to begin using
Find the websites of the products that
you use and purchase or would like to purchase. If there are no coupons
listed on the website, try leaving a comment or email to the company telling
them how wonderful the product is for you and your family. Or if there is
a problem that you find with the product that you use to use, then email the
company to let them know. Most of the time, they welcome the feedback
(whether negative or positive) and they will send you coupons or samples to get
you to continue or reconsider using the product.
Subscribe to the product website to receive
special offers
Utilize facebook for coupons and samples
of products that you like or use by clicking the like button and becoming a fan
of the page
Ask stores that you shop in regularly
how often they mark down items and when they do it (if it’s on certain
days).
Include a small group of friends to help
you and you help them keep up with sale items and upcoming sale items
Shopping for items on clearance
and stocking up on those items is a way of saving money
also.
You can also find out more about Central Arkansas Mocha Moms on their website:
http://www.centralarkansasmochamoms.org/home
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