Cosmic Truths of Cheap Grocery Shopping

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https://www.bitchesgetriches.com/cheap-grocery-shopping/

No time to read the whole article right now, but hint number 2 is definitely one I learned to use years ago - the items at eye height are likely more expensive than the brands on the bottom shelf. Also, many of the bottom shelf items were Canadian grown and produced, so it was a double win for me as a Canadian. By looking down and to the edges of a section, I could support my local growers, as well as spending less money.

Any hints like these have to be evaluated on a one by one basis. Gas is expensive, so driving to a "cheaper" store may only make sense if you're doing enough shopping to cover the gas. One of our "cheaper" stores, tends to push products I don't buy anyway, so going to a more expensive store that has really good quality fruit and veg, didn't make that much of a difference on my bill.

So as with any advice, evaluate the outcome, compare online sales flyers, stock up when things are on special, and plan your menu based on what's cost effective.

One tip Iv learned is to lower my standards and expectations. My budget doesn't allow me to be super picky on if Im going to buy Organic or name brand products. Iv accepted that if the budget is responsible for the lack of morally feel good products I am less guilty about it and less likely to over spend trying to do good for my family. Its out of my hands, its in the budgets hands. If I raise my budget for shopping I have to take away form my garden or livestock budget and those are more important for my family. Plus I feel like alot of Organic or All Natural labels are more of a technicality then a promise. If Im going to pay more for it I want more transparency on how they are keeping to that label!!!