Tips for Saving Money Buying Groceries (Frugal Chef)

Mary Ann, the Frugal Chef, shares her key tips for saving money buying groceries.

Everyone is interested in saving money…so take a look at her ideas. Many of them you’ve likely heard before, but how many do you actually do?

Some examples:

• Set a grocery budget
• Pay with cash, not your credit card (you can’t spend more than you have with you!)
• Create your shopping list, based on the menus for the week
• Check your pantry, fridge, and freezer before you go to make sure you don’t buy something you already have (How often have you done that??)
• Use coupons and take advantage of store specials
• Try store brands
• Don’t shop on an empty stomach
• Buy fresh from your farmer’s market in season