Just about everywhere you go on the Internet these days, you'll find people offering money saving tips. Well, I thought I might as well join in by offering some tips of my own for saving money on groceries. You've probably already thought of most of these, but there are others you may not have considered. Here they are:
1) Buy non-perishable items in the largest packaging available. For example, never buy bathroom tissue in packages of less than 12 rolls, or soap in packages of less than eight bars.
2) Buy non-perishable items only when they are on sale, and then stock up. Those "buy one, get one free" deals are especially attractive.
3) Buy generic brands instead of name brands, as long as there is not a significant difference in quality.
4) Buy paper towels that offer the most sheets per roll, regardless of the square footage; buy bathroom tissue that offers the most square feet per roll, regardless of the numbers of sheets.
5) Never buy grocery items at a convenience store unless it's an emergency.
6) Never buy groceries at a store that offers a discount card unless you have one.
7) Some stores specialize in offering deep discounts on certain types of grocery items, e.g., can foods, meat, fresh fruits and vegetables, etc. When you shop at those stores, buy the items they discount, but nothing else.
8) Buy perishable items in larger quantities only if you are sure that you and your family will use them before they spoil. Remember, having to throw things out usually more than offsets any discount you may have received. By the way, always check the expiration date, when applicable.
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