Tips for Grocery Shopping

This is a bit of a different topic for us but in case you haven’t noticed the price of groceries have gone up. We felt it might be helpful to share some tips on ways you can get the most for your money at the grocery store.

1. Plan your meals for the week and buy the food for those meals. This can help so you don’t have to run to the store later in the week.
2. Check the supplies you have in your kitchen and fridge and make a list of what you need. Stick to that list when shopping.
3. Check local store flyers to find what is on sale.  If you have a freezer and you have room, stock up on meats or foods you can freeze for later.
4. Have a meatless meal one or two days a week.  It is healthy for you and it can save money.
5. Watch the prices so you can compare and know what is a bargain.  Be sure to check unit prices to make sure you have the best overall price.
6. Buy a Sunday paper if you are able to get coupons for groceries from it.
7. Must you have a name brand or can you get a generic brand?  Some store brand items are just as good as the major brands.
8. Think about joining a wholesale club.  Quantities can be large but if you have storage space it can save money.  Items can last longer before you need to buy it again.
9. Online grocery shopping can be convenient but is often more expensive.  You could try a trip to the grocery store instead.
10. If you pay by credit card, see what perks you get when you use a particular card.  You might get cashback or other rewards from your shopping.

Private Home Health Care shops every week so we understand how expensive it can get to feed a family.  We hope some of these tips are helpful to help you spend as wisely as possible.