Easy Ways to Save Money at The Store

As a mom of three boys, I am always looking for ways to save money at the store when shopping. We are a single income family and I have found a few easy ways to save money when shopping for food and other items as well. Most of these tips to save money are about switching the way that you shop for items at the store and others take a little more time to investigate.

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If you look up online how to save money there are hundreds of sites that will give you tips on how to. Most of these points you in the direction of apps or coupon sites that are really only good if you buy certain products. These apps can be helpful for some of the things that you might buy, but there are practical things that you can do to save at the grocery store each week.

Here Are Some Easy Ways to Save Money at the Store.

Apps to Save Money At The Store

One of the best ways to save money when grocery shopping is to use a cashback app like Ibotta. This is one of the easiest things to do also. Simply sign up for an account, scan your receipts and earn cash-back on things that you would normally buy.

Make a List

One of the biggest ways that I have been able to save money on each trip to the store is by making a list and sticking to it. If you only buy the things that you need and avoid impulse buys, it can save money in the long run. You can also go through the weekly store ad to make the list. That way you can take advantage of the sales they have that week. Make sure to sign up for your local store’s rewards program. You can usually take advantage of extra savings with it.

Buy The Store Brand or Generic Products

I have found that the store brand of certain things is just as good, if not better then name brand products, and they can be up to $2.00 less in cost. For example, I don’t buy brand name soda for the house. I get the store brand equivalent to them. The taste is roughly the same and I can keep a bigger variety in the house.

Save Money By Online Shopping

Most stores now offer online ordering and curbside pickup. This is a great way to save money because it keeps you from impulse buying while at the store. You can also use Rakuten to get cashback on your order. This way you can get just what you need and get a little extra money for shopping online.

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Buy Products That Are on Sale

Most grocery chains run sales each week and if you have a store savings card there are usually members-only sales that those without cards don’t get to take advantage of. Another trick is to check for meat that may be going out of date soon. It is usually sold at a discounted price so they can get rid of it. IF you cant think of a way to use it right away, you can always freeze it to use later.

Buy in Bulk if Possible

Often there are larger sizes of things that cost less per individual unit than buying smaller packages. This is also good if you go through a lot of a product like toilet paper or other paper products. Buying In bulk is also good for meats too. The more meat you get the lower the price in the long run. Stores like Sam’s Club and Costco are great for buying in bulk.

Use Coupons

There are many times that you can find coupons in the paper or regular mail that you can actually use. Or you can find coupons online. This can help to save money on the things that you prefer to buy that are name brand. You can also use sites like Ibotta to earn cashback for the everyday items that you order.

Get Out of The Big Box Store

Many people think that the bigger national stores are the only places that have good deals. The truth is that dollar stores often have the same products and they sell them for less than the bigger chains for a variety of reasons. Also, there are many discount-type stores that offer lower prices on products because most of what they carry is off-brand and they can go a long way in saving you money on each trip to the store. 

Final Thoughts on Ways to Save at the Store

In the end, there are many different tips and tricks to save money when you head out to the store, this is just a short list of things that I do every week to spend less at the grocery store so that we can have more money to do other things. But by paying more attention to what you buy, you can save a little bit of money when going to the store each week.

What are some other things that you do to save money at the grocery store? Let me know in the comments!