Comments on: 7 Shopping Tips to Save Money AND Time

By: Bankruptcy Benjamin

Bankruptcy Benjamin — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 05:33:40 +0000

Emily, I’m the opposite I leave my girlfriend at home she’s so impatient she won’t bother comparison shopping and she gets distracted by “pretty things”.

I would say shopping when you’re not hungry is important. Use a list. Don’t buy groceries just because they’re on sale it’s more important to use something.
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By: saving-money-too

saving-money-too — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 01:11:35 +0000

Couldn't agree more with the "Stick to the Plan" tip. I'm a terrible impulse buyer. I'd heard, for example, that you should eat before going grocery shopping. Worked for me...I definately come home with less junk food that way. saving-money-too's last blog post..insurance money saving tip - raise your deductible

By: Kris

Kris — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 15:54:20 +0000

I like to shop on Monday or Tuesdays. My daughters get dropped off at dance class and I also head to the grocery store with my cup of coffee! Early in the week, the stores mark down their meats that have an expiration of Wednesday or Thursday. Since I freeze everything I have no problem with buying meats with stickers of X$ off and I save a TON of money this way. Also don't be shy about asking the butcher to cut up cuts for you. Recently pork roasts were on sale for $1.89 a pound - and they were all as long as one of my legs! I asked the butcher to cut them into chops for me and now I have frozen enough pork chops for 4 separate meals for a grand total of $18.50 - and it costs nothing extra for the service! Kris's last blog post..Sticky Tupperware and other hints...

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Friday Favorites 9/12/08 Edition « Two Frog Home — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 09:38:49 +0000

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By: Amy

Amy — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 16:40:41 +0000

That is a great list! I have trouble with number two- I like to be trendy and being cheap is the way to go when you try to be more trendy. I invest in classics, but buy junk items every year to round out the wardrobe

Wonderful ideas!

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By: Alana @ Gray Matters

Alana @ Gray Matters — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 03:11:47 +0000

My husband and I went grocery shopping together today and had this same discussion. We buy mostly organic so our bills are high, but we still would like to get better about comparison shopping especially since organic products are becoming more available. Alana @ Gray Matters's last blog post..Vanity Bench Makeover

By: Wendy

Wendy — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 05:03:08 +0000

I am forever trying to reduce, reuse and recycle but when I’m buying I will remember your tips! Thanks!

By: smallnotebook

smallnotebook — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 04:17:15 +0000

Good point, Holly.

By: HollyP

HollyP — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 17:47:45 +0000

When I grocery shop, I usually try to keep a running tally of my bill. If I hit the limit, I start taking the least necessary items out of my cart to stay within budget.

Craigslist and Freecycyle are also great tools for finding bargains/free stuff I need.

Finally the best tool of all is to try and make due as long as possible, putting off the purchase.

By: alexandsam

alexandsam — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 16:24:44 +0000

Quality vs. price can sometimes be an issue in grocery shopping, too. I'd rather pay a little more for perishables that aren't going to perish the day after I buy them! I'm lucky to have a grocery store within walking distance of my house, and I go there and to the farmers' market - no place else. alexandsam's last blog post..Marching Thunder