Comments on: 5 Bad Grocery Shopping Habits that Cost Big Bucks

By: Dani Rose

Dani Rose — Mon, 04 Apr 2016 15:11:49 +0000

I have seen research that frozen fruits and veggies, whereas not always as tasty actually retain More health benefits when Flash Frozen vs. Fresh if you are going to be cooking it anyways its a great way to save money because cost is still reasonable even when they are out of season, it cuts on prep time And they dont go bad as quickly making it easier to get a wider variety!

By: Joseph Hogue

Joseph Hogue — Thu, 19 Feb 2015 10:20:39 +0000

Great tips! I know my wife and I are guilty of #2 and #4. But we’re making a change from now on. Thanks for these valuable money-saving tips!

By: Kalyn Brooke

Kalyn Brooke — Mon, 16 Feb 2015 21:46:22 +0000

In reply to diane @smartmoneysimplelife. I know exactly what you mean about not having time to get organized. It's like we are on this hamster wheel of life, and it's hard to get off long enough to get things in order!

By: diane @smartmoneysimplelife

diane @smartmoneysimplelife — Sun, 15 Feb 2015 03:49:58 +0000

This is a great list! I’m guilty of a couple of them…

I haven’t really been smart with my grocery money lately. I say I’m going to menu plan but I just don’t seem to be able to get it happening yet. Too busy to be organised and too busy not to be organised. Catch 22! Life would be simple if it would just slow down for a bit. 🙂

Oh, and because I’m so busy I sometimes miss expiration dates. I absolutely hate throwing away food. I can’t help but picture actual cash going into the garbage.

Cheers,

By: Robert connor

Robert connor — Fri, 13 Feb 2015 13:04:18 +0000

WE NEED TO WORK ON 4!

By: Kalyn Brooke

Kalyn Brooke — Tue, 10 Feb 2015 18:07:24 +0000

In reply to PamA.

Wow, 9 cats! If I could have 9 bunnies in our house, I think I would be in heaven. 🙂

I love how you rotate certain items and have a “script” of sorts that you stick to. Brilliant!

By: Kalyn Brooke

Kalyn Brooke — Tue, 10 Feb 2015 18:06:21 +0000

In reply to Nikki @ Growing Up Mom.

I grew up on store brands too, and though that’s not necessarily wrong, it’s smart to look at some of the other prices too. And when it comes to items like Ziploc bags, for instance, cheaper isn’t necessarily better!

You make a great point about shopping at different stores. You don’t have to drive to five different stores to get the best deal, but having a couple to choose from and knowing what you should buy at each can really make a difference!

By: Lauren @ The Thinking Closet

Lauren @ The Thinking Closet — Sun, 08 Feb 2015 01:56:05 +0000

I definitely am guilty of not checking the unit price – – OR just assuming the store brand is the cheapest without really looking. Thanks for these money-saving tips and tricks! Looking forward to learning more from you on the money-saving front this year!

By: Nikki @ Growing Up Mom

Nikki @ Growing Up Mom — Sat, 07 Feb 2015 18:29:36 +0000

I used to suffer from the store brand syndrome, I grew up on them and always assumed they were cheaper for the longest time. I think too another thing people suffer from is being too comfortable shopping at the same store all the time that they don’t compare sales. Of course there is an art to this too, like only choosing between two stores (my local Shaws and Market Basket are now my go to’s – one is better for sales and the other has better regular prices).

By: PamA

PamA — Sat, 07 Feb 2015 15:56:28 +0000

I have learned these skills over time as well. My husband is excellent at checking dates for expiration, but that is one that I forget to do. With 5 of us, 9 cats, a dog and 2 guinea pigs, that is a lot of chow for us all. With our basic groceries every week, I have learned what I can buy to make the widest variety of meals and stick to the “script” every week, including the animal stuff. One trick I have learned is to rotate the animal and feminine supplies weekly. One week it’s the dog, next is g. pigs, feminine and cats. If that gets messed up or I get ahead, I add paper towels and extra toilet paper for emergencies or company!