10 Simple Ways to Lower Grocery Bills

The prices of groceries are constantly increasing and everyone is looking for strategies to save as much money as they can and to get the best deal possible. What are some ways you can save everytime. Well, here are some ways you can cut down and lower your grocery bill. Don't let the supermarket cause you to spend more than your budget.

.MAKE A LIST OF ITEMS

After taking a look at the weekly circulars on the internet. Make a list of items you are out of or running low on. Determine if these items are absolutely necessary or you should eliminate some of it, drinks, snacks, meat, etc. You need to know what to buy before entering the grocery store instead of trying to jog your memory of what you need to buy.

AVOID IMPULSE BUYING

Have your shopping list in your hand. Then, go to the specific aisle to where each of the food items you need. This will prevent you from walking through each aisle and buying things impulsively. Cross out each item on your list when you get it and place in the shopping cart, then go on to the next item, on your shopping list and then get your items checked out. Also, as often as possible, shop without children. Kids will often see things they want and you will be tempted to buy those items.

LOOK FOR MANAGER’S SPECIALS/MARKED DOWN ITEMS

At most supermarkets there’s usually section for items that are marked down. You can look for Items that are marked down or labelled Manager's Special in the produce department, meat department and through the aisles. You ask an employee in the produce department if you are not sure where the marke down fruits and vegetables are. There are also other items that are on clearance which are marked down. Keep your eyes open for such products.

There are now grocery carts towards the checkout areas filled with cosmetic items, supplements, skin care products, baby products, hair care products and much more. These are often marked down. You can save 50% of your bill using this method.

EXTRA SAVINGS

On certain days stores that offer extra savings. Ask your local grocery store if it doubles coupons and the specific amount coupons go up to on a specific day. Some stores offer 10 % for senior citizens on Tuesdays and discount for military. Some supermarkets doubles coupons on Wednesday up to $1.00 and doubles coupons up to 99 cents everyday.

BUY BRANDS GOODS

Store brands are very similar to the National brands like Kraft, Kelloggs,Betty Crocker and cost much less. You can save a great deal by switching to grocery store brands.

TAKE A CLOSER LOOK AT THE REGISTER

As the cashier scans the items, pay attention to the register to make sure the prices are coming up correctly. After checking out your items, you should also check your receipt to make sure there was no mistake with the prices of all items and any coupons given, were scanned or doubled.