29 WAYS TO SAVE ON YOUR GROCERY BUDGET (WITHOUT COUPONS)
Now, you may come to find out that couponing is just not for you. Don’t feel disheartened. Couponing really is a lot of work. But just because you decide that you don’t want to coupon, doesn’t mean you can’t save on your grocery budget.
TIP #1: - Create A GOOD Grocery Budget And Stick To It!
Tip #2 - Create a Weekly Menu Plan
Tip #3: - Have a "Low Inventory" List in your pantry /on fridge
Tip #4 - Inventory Often To Avoid Expired Food
Tip #5 - Shop With An Organized List That's Listed By Store Aisle
Tip #6 - Never Shop Hungry--And Leave The Kids At Home
TIP #7 - Keep a Clean Fridge And Know What You Have On Hand
TIP #8 - Make Your Own Single-Serving Snacks
TIP #9 - Use Your Leftovers
TIP #10- Use Proper Storage to Extend the Life of Your Food
TIP #11 - Create and Live Off a Stockpile
TIP #12 - Switch From Bottled Water To A Pitcher or Water System
TIP #13 - Skip Convenience Foods And Make Your Own
TIP #14 - Freezer or Once-A-Month Cooking
TIP #15 - Always Have a Quick Back-Up Meal On Hand
TIP #16 - Try To Work In Some Crockpot Cooking
TiP #17- Use Recipes With Few Ingredients
TIP #18 - Be Creative And Make Your Own Restaurant Meals At Home
TIP #19 - Try The Store Brand Version of Products
TIP #20 - Try Alternate Stores Like Aldi's/Save a lot or Warehouse Clubs Like Sam's or Costco
TIP #21 - Buy Your Spices Elsewhere Or Grow Your Own
TIP #22 - Always Be On The Lookout For Great Store Deals That Don't Need Coupons
TIP #23 - Simply Put, Use Everything!
TIP #24 - Consider Canning/Preserving Food
TIP #25 - Plant Your Own Garden
TIP #26 - Visit Pick-Your-Own Locations
TIP #27 - Shop At Local Farm stands and Farmer's Markets
TIP #28 - Change Your Eating Habits, Take a Little, Go Back For Seconds
TIP #29 - Alternate Ways To Cut Meat Expenses
BONUS TIP - Use Supercook Website To Help You Find Recipes For What You Have “On-Hand”