How To Reduce Your Food Bill
- November 10, 2009
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Wouldn’t it be nice if filling your belly didn’t require emptying your wallet? The following strategies can help you get more for less.
You Will Need
- A budget
- A shopping list
- Coupons
- A discount card
Step 1: Determine budget
Determine the amount of money you have available to spend on food.
Step 2: Make a list
Make a list of the food items you need or want and stick to that list when you go shopping.
Make at least one meal from basic ingredients such as rice and beans. They are tasty, filling, and cheap.
Step 3: Use coupons
Use coupons that offer discounts for the items on your list. Apply for your grocer’s discount card to take advantage of sale prices and shopper’s rewards.
If money is particularly tight, you may qualify for government assistance. Check with your local agencies.
Step 4: Buy store brands
Buy store brands instead of name brands. They often have the same ingredients, but cost less.
Step 5: Buy bulk
Stock up on bulk items that you use often and that are freezable or non-perishable.
Have a snack before you go to the store. Hunger may lead to impulsive purchases.
Step 6: Comparison shop
Comparison shop at different grocers and farmer’s markets.
Step 7: Waste not, want not
Stretch your budget by using leftovers for lunches and other meals.
Americans eat nine times more broccoli today than they did in 1970.
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