i think i need mouth-to-mouth i'm certified oh fantastic take off ladies mama's home we have some
tips on getting the best out of your shopping trip here are 15 money-saving secrets grocery stores
don't want you to know always ask for a rain check rain check we all love a good sale the
excitement we get when we know something tasty is going to be on sale that week the feeling is
joyous however after spending days checking the flyers the apps and online when the day of the
sale finally arrives the shelves are empty since most of the discounted food items and offers are
planned by the grocery stores in advance many people get there early and clear out the shelves
that was stupid but don't be too disheartened at the site of those empty shelves you can always ask
for an iou or rain check if a certain sale item isn't in stock you can ask for a rain check which
means that when that item is back in stock you can get it at the sale price even if it doesn't come
back in stock for a while even though most people know this a lot of people are still afraid to ask
for it don't be afraid to ask for a rain check as it could save you quite a bit of cash rain check
the music makes you spend more ultimately relying on them to get the customers in and spend money it
should come as no surprise that a lot of thought money and research goes into a grocery store and
its layout everything down to the smallest detail has been planned perfectly to make you spend as
much money as possible including background music you might have noticed that in a lot of grocery
stores there is soft slow music playing in the background this is chosen on purpose that's really
interesting the idea is that we shoppers move along with the pace of the music the slower the
tempo of the music the slower we walk the longer we take to shop and the more we browse the aisle
the more we buy this is just one of the crafty tricks that grocery store managers use against us
self-checkout saves money is a technological breakthrough with the huge technological
advances the world has seen in recent years it was inevitable that the high-tech world
would become a big part of our shopping experience there have been many improvements in the grocery
stores but one of the biggest game changers was the introduction of self-checkout let's uh ooh
self-checkout we've lived to see the future while at first the self-checkouts hit some bumps in the
road and were actually more of an obstacle than a help they have come a long way and are now an easy
and vital part of our weekly grocery shopping using self-checkouts regularly can even end up
saving you money there are a couple of reasons for this firstly we tend to buy less as we don't want
to take a full shopping cart and scan the items ourselves secondly and more importantly using
a self checkout cuts down the amount of time we spend waiting in line which means there is
less time and opportunity for us to buy those last minute impulsive purchases like that candy bar and
magazine you didn't intend on buying it may only be small savings but hey every little thing helps
please proceed to check out online groceries you don't find what you need look online everything's
online a really great way to get all the food you need while saving money is to buy your groceries
online many grocery stores offer multiple options when it comes to online shopping big chain stores
such as walmart offer in-store pickup curbside pickup and free 2-day home delivery there are
many good reasons to start using one of these options when you shop online you are more likely
to buy the things you actually need which makes it easier to stick to your shopping list and budget
will not not be rich another good reason to online grocery shop is that you can get access to a lot
more offers and specials many stores offer exclusive specials when you shop online as
well as giving you access to their coupons you can get an early look at up-and-coming specials and be
ahead of the game so avoid the lineups pack stores and save some money online grocery shopping really
is the way to go use the apps don't say apps like you're young with more and more of our lives being
run by apps it's no wonder grocery stores and supermarkets are jumping on the app bandwagon
grocery store apps are actually a life changer and can make your shopping experience so much better
and easier all the while saving you a pretty penny or happy day mama downloading a supermarket app
before you enter the store can help you in so many ways you can create shopping lists
which makes it easier to stick to a budget plus you can get access to exclusive deals specials
and promotions as well as coupons and reward and loyalty points while you can get a lot of these
things by simply ordering online the app does give you a few different perks and it does work better
for people who prefer to do their shopping in store don't be afraid of generic brands
generic cola really a very simple way to save a buck or two on your weekly shopping trip is
to switch from those expensive big name brands and go for the in-store generic brands instead
we know that buying generic or no-name brands can be off-putting to some people
hey hi come here often excuse me they are cheaper so therefore they can't be as good in quality as
their more expensive counterparts right well you may be in for a surprise as the in-store
brands have actually had a big jump in quality in recent years while keeping their low prices
many tests and surveys have been done and most people can't tell the difference between certain
generic brands and big name items not only that but the in-store brands usually also have a lot
more selection and choices these days the choice of gluten-free lactose-free and other allergy-free
foods is a lot bigger than it used to be so there's no need to be afraid of
the in-store generic brands anymore product placement is big business
is it a mirage or just product placement as with most things at the grocery store
nothing is left to chance and nothing is done by accident this goes for the shelf layout as well a
lot of companies and manufacturers pay millions of dollars each year in order to get their
products placed in the best spots and that highly prized space is right in the customer's eye line
we can't help but be drawn to the things that are directly in front of us especially if we are in
a rush however just by taking a few extra seconds to look around the shelves up and
down left and right you'll find yourself saving money and finding the same products only cheaper
you'll also be showing the big corporations that you're not going to fall for their tricks
coupons i miss making coupons work we've mentioned on our list of money-saving secrets some great
ways to save money using the internet whether that's online or with the supermarkets app however
for those of you out there that still like to shop old school style and like to use coupons
and then there are plenty of them still out there i have i can't obviously online is a great place
to find coupons there are many websites and apps that have a ton of coupons and offers for you to
print off and use on top of that most supermarkets still print off their flyers and circulars weekly
with paper coupons and a list of what's on special this may be a little old-fashioned to some of us
but it's still worth checking out as it can save you quite a bit of money each trip don't shop when
you're hungry i'm starved our next entry isn't a trick or a secret as such but more of a good piece
of advice we have all had those moments when we go to the grocery store on an empty stomach
everything looks and smells amazing and we end up filling our shopping cart with more than we wanted
the simple solution is to eat something before you go out grocery shopping it may not sound like much
but going to the supermarket on a full stomach helps you focus more on what you need rather
than buying impulse items incidentally another tip for those budget-friendly shopping trips is to use
a basket rather than a cart it's no secret that shopping carts have gotten bigger over the years
and that's to trick us into buying more items to fill the empty looking cart so if you don't
want to spend too much on your next shopping trip remember to eat before you go and grab a basket or
use the mini shopping carts everyone seeded needs to eat plan ahead a great and simple trick to save
money on your grocery trip is to have a shopping list this may seem a little obvious but you would
be amazed by how many people go to the supermarket with only a vague idea of what they want
can you imagine anything worse when that happens the shopping bill tends to go way up and we end
up with items we'll never even use sticking to a shopping list will reduce those impulse buys and
will help you stick to your budget it will also stop us from going multiple times a week to the
store to pick up the one item we forgot and let's be honest when we go to the store we can never buy
just one item so sticking to a strict shopping list is key to staying within a budget and
minimizing the cost as well as having a shopping list planning the week's meals is also a good idea
checking exactly what you have in the pantry and writing down a meal plan will help you focus
you can also plan your meals around the upcoming specials and discounts to further
save money that's why you got to plan ahead know the store you should know your way around here
we've all walked around different grocery stores and thought to ourselves that they all look alike
the layout decor and arrangement seems pretty much the same in all supermarkets
well this isn't by accident there is a lot of money market research and even some scientific
data that go into creating a supermarket layout and it's all designed to make us spend more money
i'm sorry i had to the first thing you will notice in most supermarkets is that bread flowers and
produce are usually the first things we see that is because the smells colors and look of those
particular items are designed to excite us make us feel good and even hungry so that we spend
more money the flow of an average grocery store is also done on purpose and is meant to lead us
through unnecessary aisles before we get to staple foods we need this is in order for us to buy more
impulsive items that we don't really need knowing the layout of your local supermarket and where the
items you need are will really help with spending less and buying unwanted items by in season
a diet is ruined i hope you're happy we all know that we need to eat fruits and vegetables
on a regular basis whether this is a chore or whether this is something that you enjoy
fresh produce can be expensive and can take up a big portion of our weekly budget
a great way to get plenty of fresh fruits and veggies on a budget is to buy what is in season
this way they will not only be fresher but also way cheaper as they are more in abundance during
a particular season buying fresh items out of season can be big money as more often than not
these items have to be imported and cost a lot more learn what is local and which season is best
to buy certain items and you will find yourself saving plenty of money while still getting those
fresh items in your diet and your diet check the unit price something must have been on sale when
shopping on a budget it can sometimes be difficult to know what a good deal is if you don't know what
exactly everything costs before checking out with so many big colorful stickers and price
tags before our eyes sticking to a budget can be confusing and complicated a good way to work out
what is actually a good deal is to check the unit price all items in any supermarket have
the unit price of an item listed on the shelf although it can be written in very small print
however a quick look at the shelves and you will see the information you need bringing a calculator
or using a calculator on your phone will help you be able to accurately work out how to get the best
bang for your buck with savings get to the store early now i miss the early bird special we've all
had experiences of going to the supermarket after work and finding the shelves empty
especially if there's a good sale going on a good way to get around this is to get to the
store as early as possible most stores stock their shelves during off-peak times such as first thing
in the morning or overnight getting there early will ensure that you get your hands on the best
products not only that but many supermarkets also mark down produce as soon as the store opens
as well as some of the fresh items such as meat and baked goods from the day before
getting to the store early may help you get some great deals buy in bulk i feel so calm here
just knowing all the bulk deals are waiting one of the best tips to save money and stay on a budget
when grocery shopping is to buy in bulk especially items such as pasta rice nuts and the like these
items are far cheaper when bought in bulk from many stores you can also buy bulk items online
for a lot cheaper than you can in store i buy it in bulk online i find it more cost effective
using this tip and buying as many items in bulk as possible will really help you stick to a budget
since it will limit the number of times you go to the store and buy those unnecessary impulse items
it will also ensure that your pantry is always stocked with those essential items that make it
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