11 Ways To Scale Back On Food Costs
Are you looking to cut back on food costs? Here are 11 ways to help you with that.
- Never shop before making a detailed menu for the week.
- Use coupons whenever possible.
- Cook with seasonal produce.
- Use the generic brands for cleansers, shampoos and detergents instead of brand-name products.
- Never buy something just because it’s on sale unless you use that item regularly. You aren’t saving if you got a great deal on something that will just sit in your pantry.
- Whenever possible, make your own instead of buying convenience foods.
- Never shop for groceries without a list.
- Buy in bulk instead of making smaller, more frequent trips to the store.
- Consider having your groceries delivered instead of going to the store to avoid impulse purchases.
- Never shop before taking full inventory of your fridge, freezer and pantry.
- When possible, buy larger containers of food instead of individualized portions. This includes snack bags, yogurts, ice cream, cheeses and drinks.
Your Turn: How do you save on food? Share your best tips with us in the comments!
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