15 Ways to save on your grocery bill now

Saving money on groceries requires a combination of planning, comparison shopping, and smart spending choices. Here are some tips that can help you reduce your grocery bill:
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1. Make a grocery list and stick to it: Before shopping, make a list of the items you need and avoid buying anything unnecessary. I recommend that you get a magnetic grocery pad, and stick it to the front or side of your refrigerator. 

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    2.  Plan meals and snacks: Plan meals and snacks for the week, taking advantage of ingredients you already have in your pantry and avoiding waste.

    ​ 3.  Use coupons and promo codes: Search for coupons and promo codes before you go shopping. Consider using a shopping app to help you find deals. An app like Rakuten can also save you money on sites like Instacart, Walmart, Kroger, Albertsons, BJs, and Target. Consider placing an online grocery order, with a curbside pick-up to not only save time but take advantage of the online savings that an app like Rakuten can save you. 

    4.  Buy generic or store-brand products: These products are often less expensive than name-brand items and are often of similar quality. 

    5.  Buy in bulk: Buying in bulk can be a cost-effective way to purchase items like non-perishable foods, household items, and personal care products. Several of the wholesale warehouses, where you can easily buy in bulk, give you cash back in the Rakuten app. 

    6.  Take advantage of sales: Pay attention to sales and stock up on items you regularly use when they are on sale.
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   7.  Avoid pre-packaged and processed foods: These foods tend to be more expensive and less healthy than whole, unprocessed foods.

     8.  Shop at discount grocery stores or online grocery delivery services: These stores or services often have lower prices and allow you to compare prices and purchase groceries from the comfort of your home.

    9.  Grow your own fruits and vegetables: Growing your own produce can save you money and provide fresh, healthy food. Begin with a sampler kit, which offers a variety of fruit and vegetable seeds to get you started on your home garden. 

    10.  Cook at home: Cooking at home is less expensive and healthier than eating out.

    11.  Avoid food waste: Store food properly and use leftovers creatively to reduce waste. Investing in a good set of airtight storage containers will help your food stay better, longer. 
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    12.  ​Use a budget-friendly grocery app: There are several apps that can help you keep track of your grocery spending, find deals, and create shopping lists.

   13.  Make your own snacks and meals: Making your own snacks and meals is less expensive and often healthier than purchasing pre-made items.

    14.  Take advantage of store loyalty programs: Sign up for store loyalty programs to receive discounts and promotions on items you regularly purchase.

    15.  Drink tap water: Drinking tap water is much less expensive than buying bottled water and is just as healthy. Get yourself a good, BPA-free, leak-proof reusable water bottle, remember to fill it up, and bring it with you, each time you leave your house. 

By following these tips, you can save money on groceries and still enjoy a variety of healthy, delicious foods.