Brandy Long

20 Ways to Save Instantly on Groceries

1. Shop solo
2. Stick to the shopping list-don’t resist!
3. Use cash only
4. For only a few items needed, carry it all
5. Understand shelving-Never just grab from the middle
of the shelf. Your better deals will be below or
above.
6. Get serious about coupons- you can save about 50%
by using them
7. Play “Survivor” once a quarter. Skip the store and
save the cash you would have spent
8. Learn to cook-Much of your money goes to eating
out, tipping and drinks. Besides, do you really know
how clean it is in the kitchen or if they accidentally
dropped your steak on the floor? I have seen this
happen with my own eyes.
9. Buy less expensive and slow cook, tenderize or use
a pressure cooker-Today’s appliances for this type of
cooking are easier to work with than in the past.
10. Make less when cooking- this prevents waste and
leftovers
11. Watch the cashier at the checkout-many mistakes
are made at the register. Know what items are on sale
and at what price. Have coupons and check partially
filled. Position yourself well and watch the items
being rung up.
12. Buy frozen vegetables- they are “flash” frozen
and just as good as fresh but much cheaper, especially
for out of season goods.
13. Clean out your fridge and make a great pasta
dinner, soup, casserole or pot pie. All those
leftover vegetables, bacon bits, grated cheese, etc.
can make a super fast and inexpensive meal. This is
called mulligan stew and you’ll be surprised to find
out how tasty it can be.
14. Make your own healthy mix of granola or
muffins-fill a sandwich bag to take to work or for
later, in the car for kids. The key is to make ahead
of time before you need or want it. Then, voil`a
15. Serve reasonable helpings. This prevents waste
especially if your family doesn’t like leftovers.
This keeps weight down and is healthier.
16. Avoid “convenience” foods. This really costs.
Buy a Hostess ham and have the butcher slice it for
you. Make your own tv dinners by using leftovers and
covering them before freezing. Later, it will be a
nice surprise.
17. Save the juice from all canned fruit. I use as
added flavor in juice , 7 Up/ Sprite/Sierra Mist and
jello. It is wonderful.
18. Save the ends of breads-freeze and make own bread
crumbs or for crumb topping over casseroles.
19. Never throw away old bananas again- Make banana
bread or banana pudding, or use a banana with ice,
fruit juice and yogurt for a smoothie. And, while you
are at it, the skin can be used to polish silver.
20. Make your own recipes for pancake syrup, cocoa
mix, salsa, seasonings, shake n’ bake for meat
coatings, etc.

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