Seriously, how can a simple tour around the grocery can run the balance in your bank so low so fast that you have to go on a rim until your next salary?
Although anyone’s first guess is “bad economy”, the problem might be with you and your shopping habits! Even if you are dead broke there are times you end up with a grocery bill that literally makes your brow sweat.
Skim through these pointers to see if you can cut down on your next grocery bill!
The Coupon-Scams
Even though you can be a coupon fanatic, coupons can make you things you don’t need. These coupons are basically a clever marketing strategy to make you buy things in bulk. Make sure to use these coupons only if you need the products.
Brand Loyalty
While brand loyalty is a good thing, it also can be expensive. You can simply shake things up a little and move on to other brands for a much less price with possibly better quality.
Ignoring Expiration Dates
Ever opened a coffee can and thought to yourself “if only I had checked the expiry date”? When you are shopping make sure you don’t pick the food items the store place in the front of the shelf since these tend to have shorter expiry dates than ones in the back. If you are planning to stock up for a while make sure you always check the dates!
Shopping Hungry
Shopping hungry can be deadly to your wallet. It’s only natural that you start imagining good food in your head when you are hungry. This can easily flush your money down the hatch. Munch on something cheap until you get off those yummy steamy savory images of food with a high-price tag out of your mind.
Shooting for the Trends
Even though those almond and kiwi smoothies might look healthy and yummy at the same time, they can cost so much. If you can stick to the basics and look up for a smoothie recipe online, you can still enjoy what they call “super food”.