A family or a country that does not have a very good budget plan ahead of them, most importantly in terms of food or grocery is bound to be broken, sooner or later. A good grocery bill will not only list the cheapest products but also the healthiest of all. The best grocery list is the one that has a good balance of healthy products and maybe the ones that are not so healthy but are liked by most family members.
People who go grocery shopping only when they run out of an item spend way too much on groceries than the ones that have a plan in place. That is the reason you should always have a plan in place. These 10 proven strategies will help you plan your next grocery trip and save a good chunk of your salary or monthly income.
1. Do not shop when you’re hungry
Hunger and Anger are a man’s enemy and they force you to make choices that you may never make if you were conscious enough. Hunger will force you to make impulsive choices. You will be more drawn into buying less nutritious foods that are likely to be more costly and also unhealthy.
2. Make a Grocery List
Check what you already have in your house and then plan your meals for each week, probably for 4 straight weeks. Try to be precise and you can buy a few extra products which confuse you, but do not buy extra groceries that can go waste if not used in time.
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3. Grocery List according to Sections
Write down the grocery list according to different sections as this will help you avoid repetitive visits to the same aisle or section. It will also make sure that you do not miss out on any item.
4. Check for Offers
Almost every supermarket has those special days where they offer products at a special price, such as for different festivals or maybe on the eve of the shop’s anniversary. Be aware of such offers to not miss out to save on them. Check your regular supermarket regularly or get in touch with the store manager to be notified of the offer. Also, nowadays, you receive offers via text, so this can save you trouble.
5. Buy in Bulk
Supermarkets offer you grocery products at a lower price as they are able to get the products at a discounted price. This is because they buy in bulk. You too can get certain grocery products in bulk which will not go waste for a long time. Buying in bulk will also save you from taking more trips to the market and hence reduce travel costs.
6. Buy healthier and be wealthier
Buy healthy foods when going grocery shopping as this can cut your cost by a huge margin. You ask, how? Well, buying healthier foods will make you less prone to diseases, hence, will save on your hospitals. So, buying healthier foods will make you wealthier or will cut your grocery bill, although indirectly.
7. Take time to choose the best
If you are new to a locality or new to grocery shopping, take your time in selecting a supermarket for you, from where you will do your grocery shopping. Visit different supermarkets, compare offers, and also compare the distance from your house. Also, see how often a particular supermarket offers coupons or keeps a monthly or weekly sale.
8. Buy Generic
A bigger or more famous brand doesn’t always mean that they offer the best product. Choose generic products that offer quality at a lower price than their costly competitors. You can also compare the contents list or nutrients list on the packet.
9. Follow your favorite brands or supermarket on social media
In this digital age, almost every brand is on social media. They often declare offers through social media. Do not miss these offers and keep following them on social media to take advantage of such offers.
10. Plan your meals around the sales
As you plan to follow your favorite brands on social media, you will get to know if they are offering certain grocery items at discounted prices. Plan your meals around these products.
11. Grow your own
Lastly, grow your own vegetables or different flavors. These will cut your cost by a huge margin, but that is not the talking point. The talking point is that they will provide you with organic foods that are rich in different minerals. Eating food that is grown by you, in a world full of chemicals can be a real blessing.
I think we have provided you with more than enough strategies to cut down your grocery bill. Follow the above tips diligently to save on your groceries. Also, keep following us for more valuable content.
