Ways to Save on Groceries (PART 1)

Here are strategies you may use to reduce your grocery bill this month.
You may already know some of the suggestions, some may require some creativity and dexterity on your part, but you’ll undoubtedly reduce your food spend by a considerable amount in the end.
So let’s get right to the savings after all that!


1. Purchase (some) items in bulk
You shouldn’t purchase certain items in quantity.
What about essentials like dry pasta and nonperishables like paper towels and toilet paper? Bulk purchases are welcome, provided you have enough storage.
Just devise a strategy to keep you from losing track of what you have.


2. Organize your pantry every three months.
The tendency to overlook what you already have is one of the major causes of food waste.
Do the pantry challenge once every two to three months. Utilize all of the ingredients taking up space in your cupboard and freezer, which forces you to make an inventory and finish off any food that is approaching its expiration date.


3. Allow Only One Weekly Grocery Trip for Yourself
You have more chances to purchase unnecessary items at the grocery shop the more frequently you there. Not to mention the cost of the time and gas.
Fortunately, preparing your meals carefully can help you save money. Plan every single meal for the upcoming week. Create a shopping list based on your meal plan, look through your pantry and refrigerator to see what you already have, eat a substantial snack to prevent shopping while hungry, and then head to the store.


No cheating excursions to the convenience shop during the week. Never go back and forth. Just one well-planned journey, during which you make all of your purchases — nothing off your shopping list, obviously.

[1] G. Brian Davis, ’40 Easy Ways to Save Money on a Tight Budget Today’ (online, 2022) <40 Easy Ways to Save Money on a Tight Budget Today (moneycrashers.com)>