What's your "saving money" trick at the Grocery store?

Besides coupons, where do you cut corners, but save $$ and still get a good product?

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I started buying more food in the price club. It seems to last longer and is less expensive. If you go once a month it will save you some and fill in at the supermarket with the "small" stuff.

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I rarely buy name brand stuff. At Waldbaums I buy Americas Choice everything. It has the same content as the expensive stuff but is usually a lot cheaper

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When one of our favorite products are on sale at the grocery store, we buy as much as possible (as long as it's not perishable).
I've become anal about soda fridge packs, b/c of the sales, I refuse to pay more than $3.50 for them, b/c they'll go on sale for $2 each, we'll stock up.
It also helps b/c when you're out, you don't have to run to the store, you have backup on hand.

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I buy whole boneless chicken breasts when they are at $1.69 lb only and make my only chicken cutlets, stir fry pieces , etc .... I stock up.

I buy whole chicken at $0.69 lb and make a roast chicken. We eat it one day, then another night I'll take the pieces and make something else (chicken & mushrooms, chicken stirfry, etc...)

I stock up on soda when it is on sale. Napkins too.

Butter - when on sale I buy a ton and I freeze it.

Stop & Shop brand frozen vegetables, canned vegetables/beans, broth, etc ...

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I just don't go to the store as often as I used to

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I don't buy too many generic items, but I will buy S&S brand of spices. IMO, it's the same exact stuff!

I also use King Kullen coupons at S&S, they accept competitors, but don't advertise it. I've saved $40 in the past 4 weeks just using the KK coupons!

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I tend to buy what is on sale with the card

I am actually looking forward to going shopping tomorrow- I have so many coupons! I want to try out all my new money saving ideas!

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I just printed out my $7 off scrubbing bubbles auto matic shower cleaner!

did you try it? is it worth it?

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I have started doing a lot of my grocery shopping at Target. It is SO much cheaper than SnS or Waldbaums. I still have to go to a regular supermarket for fresh vegetables, though.

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I leave DH at home. Seriously, he puts so much extra into the cart that we can live without.

I dig for the milk/yogart with the furthest expiration date.

If meat is on sale, I will buy in bulk and freeze.

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I usually buy only things on sale

I buy a decent amount of store brands (depends on the product though)

Have to start cutting coupons again!

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I never pay more then 2.50 for a 12 pack of soda and never more then .99 for a 2 liter.

When chicken breast is $1.69lb i buy 2 family packs and cut and clean to my liking and then Vacuum seal for freezer.
(same with chopped meat)
Never paid full price for ice cream. something is always on sale and can find a flavor that i like for every brand.

Never buy fresh veggies, eggs, milk at the supermarket. I go to a fruit stand (3 guys from brooklyn). Sometimes the prices are half of what the supermarkets is charging.

For holiday meat, such as corned beaf for st. pats, i buy it a few weeks in advance and freeze. the price is always more expensive the week of cause they know people are looking to buy.

Shop around. I buy some things at pathmark, some at waulbaums, and some at c-town cause that is who is having the sale on things and they are close together and not wasting money on gas. Dont just buy at a store cause it is easier and you are there (unless it is something that you need for that night dinner and no time to go to other store)

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Posted by Beth1210

I just printed out my $7 off scrubbing bubbles auto matic shower cleaner!

did you try it? is it worth it?

IMHO, not worth it, save your money

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I buy a lot of my groceries at Target- Boca burgers, granola bars, chips, canned food, soup- all that stuff.
When chicken cutlets are on sale I stock up.
Generic brand frozen veggies, cheese, pasta.
I buy whatver fruit is on sale.,

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Leaving the kids home. I always spend way more than I need to when they come (mostly on junk). They ask for everything and I can't even think straight when they are there with me.

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Posted by Beth1210

Posted by stephanief

Posted by Beth1210

I just printed out my $7 off scrubbing bubbles auto matic shower cleaner!

did you try it? is it worth it?

IMHO, not worth it, save your money

thanks- I will just have to clean the shower the old fashion way!

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I take advantages of all their sales especially when they are 10 for $10 (on non perishable items)

I don't always buy the name brand (it doesn't make it better)

If it is not on sale, I don't buy it.

We stock up on things like frozen veggies,cereal in BJ's, face care, aspirin (last longer & is cheaper in the long run)

Use my "Shopping" card from the supermarket to get coupons for the next purchase & get more money off their store sales

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I stock up when things are on sale - especially soda. I drink a lot of it and refuse to pay more then $1 per bottle. Same with things like canned tuna and marinades, salad dressings, etc.

When I can't get to costco, I get family packs of meat to break down & freeze.

I scaled down the variety of cleaning products -- ammonia mixed with water cleans the kitchen better then anything else in a spray bottle.

I was very excited to receive 4 $10 coupons from Waldbaum's yesterday! The food order has to be $50 but that's pretty easy.


Costco & Target are great for bottled water, paper goods, bath stuff and laundry supplies.