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A majority of family groceries come from supermarkets. However, there are savings to be had when you seek out other options for grocery shopping. Consider these alternatives:
- Drugstores- Most drugs stores offer grocery sections and they run specials sales which are advertised in their weekly sales ad. Also, some drug stores offer loyalty cards such as CVS’s ExtraCare card. When you pair manufacturer’s coupons with sales and loyalty card rewards you can reap massive savings!
- Farmer’s Markets- Besides being the most eco-friendly option for produce, local farmer’s markets can save you money. When you buy produce at a grocery store, the store is acting as the middle man and must increase the cost to make a profit. When you buy from local farmers, there is no middle man involved so you can get fresh produce at a reduced cost.
- Dollar Stores- Dollar stores have many packaged goods such as snacks, cereals, side dishes, etc. Several of these items are national name brands. These stores can afford to charge less for these items because they don’t advertise as much or have huge staffs like larger stores do.
- Club Stores- Stores such as Sam’s Club and Costco offer larger quantities of items that usually come at a reduced price. Knowing your favorite store’s pricing on items that you buy can help you determine if the prices at club stores are a bargain. Make sure to check the expiration date on items when purchasing large quantities. If the 4 box package of crackers you are buying today will expire next month and you know that your family will never eat them that quickly, don’t buy them!
- Online- There are many websites that offer grocery and household items. As you fill your cart online, you can carefully monitor your spending and review your items before finalizing your purchases. Many sites such as soap.com offer free shipping after spending a certain amount ($39.00 at Soap.com).
Resource- All You Magazine, April 27, 2012
