Shop Efficiently At The Grocery Store

Grocery shopping is a weekly chore for most of us, and we spend a lot of money on grocery shopping. But wouldn’t you like it if there were tips and tricks to help you save some money AND time while grocery shopping? Grocery shopping is time-consuming as well as EXPENSIVE. A regular grocery store trip can cost above $100. So, I am sure each and every one of you could benefit from some tips and tricks to help you with this chore. Making a list before going to the grocery store is the most common tip out there but it is SO important. It is time saving and keeps you on track. Not buying items in amounts you don’t need is also a HUGE tip we can give you AND if you have a list with you that is pretty easy to do. We will give you 5 more detailed tips below!

5 Tips To Grocery Shop Efficiently

ALWAYS Make A List Before Going To The Grocery Store

 Everyone knows how expensive and time-consuming grocery shopping is, but if you make a list beforehand it will do you wonders! Try writing down all the things you need in sections, make a section for meats and another one for vegetables. A separate section for snacks and drinks etc and try to shop according to the sections. We would suggest buying the meat at last. This will save you time and give you an idea of how much everything will cost. With a list, you will not forget to buy anything you need, saving you another trip to the store and some gas! 

 DON’T Buy Items In Quantity More Than You Need

Nobody likes wasting food, especially if you are on a budget. If you know that you won’t be eating 8 bananas a week, don’t buy 8 bananas! They are just going to go to waste. To avoid this, you could try buying frozen items as they last longer and won’t go to waste if you fail to use them on time. 

Start Food Prepping!

Food prepping is AMAZING and if everyone in your family works or you have kids in school this is perfect for you! Even if you live alone or work from home, we would still recommend food prepping because you learn so much about how to manage perishable foods and it gets you creative in the kitchen!

To do this, make a weekly meal list. Plan the meals you are going to make throughout the week. If you are new to food prepping, this might feel daunting but don’t worry! You can find recipes and more tips on food prep anywhere on the internet! Even if you like eating freshly cooked meals, you can still prepare food prep by just writing down your meals and cooking them whenever you want instead of in bulk. 

Once your weekly meal list is ready, just plan your grocery shopping list and boom! You are about to have the most efficient and swift grocery store trip of your life.

DON’T Buy Items Just Because They Are On Sale

 I know we all love discounted items or items on sale. But ask yourself, do I really NEED this item? If you are unsure, look at your shopping list and see if you can incorporate that item in at least more than 2 or 3 of your meals. If yes, then go ahead and buy the item. If not, you should probably put the item down because you are not going to use it. So even if it is on sale or discounted, it will be wasted so you could just save that money instead!

Use Your Coupons Or Sign Up For A Membership Program

If you have coupons, use them whenever and wherever you can! Or if your grocery store has a membership program, you can sign up for it to get exclusive discounts and offers. This can make a huge difference in your weekly shopping. You can get some items online as well and use discount codes there which are easily available and can give you free shipping and other offers. 

So, Now we have learnt “Grocery Store Tips”, to have to best experience grocery shopping, we have given you 5 tips. Make a shopping list, and food prep, don’t buy items excessively, use your coupons, and don’t just buy something because it is on sale. These tips will help you save some money and extra trips to the grocery store. 

Bonus Tip – Try shopping early in the morning as most of the stores get new stock at that time and you will be able to get the freshest items!

Can I use EBT benefits at grocery stores?

     Ans. Most grocery stores will accept EBT. Always make sure to ask at the counter or the manager at the grocery store. 

Can I buy vegetables online?

    Ans. Yes, you can shop online for vegetables and fruits online but we recommend going to the store yourself to hand-pick the best quality items.