tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14515377.post541787057532236752..comments2023-10-18T04:11:25.169-05:00Comments on Coolestmommy's Coolest Thoughts: Tips on Tuesday: Grocery SmartsCoolestmommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04742283544000495664noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14515377.post-21017387984648577682008-09-01T00:23:00.000-05:002008-09-01T00:23:00.000-05:00Have you ever heard of the grocery game??? You su...Have you ever heard of the grocery game??? You subscribe to it and you get to choose the stores and it tells you what coupons to use and with what store coupons. Can be labor intensive but i know people who have actually saved over $100. My friends mom actually got $ back but that was in Texas and they do double and triple coupons in some stores.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14515377.post-85701892039377301582008-08-25T08:16:00.000-05:002008-08-25T08:16:00.000-05:00Brenda already commented on one of my tips--puttin...Brenda already commented on one of my tips--putting your grocery list in order by the aisles of the store. We created a little sheet for this. Of course, if you shop at multiple stores this is a little more tricky, but at least divide your list out by common items "Canned Vegetables, Dairy, Meat, etc" because those types of items are always together, regardless of store. Another tip is to price comparison non-sale items of commonly used things. We are members of both Costco and Sam's and price comparison items between those 2 plus our grocery stores to see who has the cheapest non-sale prices on the items we use the most. We try to do this at least once a year because prices can change over time. It also helps you determine whether you really need to buy the bulk size or not.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14515377.post-7190105021472393232008-08-24T23:11:00.000-05:002008-08-24T23:11:00.000-05:00On additional tip - plan menus based on what is cu...On additional tip - plan menus based on what is currently at a lower price. For example, if chicken is on sale for a great price - that week we have a lot of different variation on chicken - chicken enchiladas, BBQ chicken sandwiches, cheesy chicken sandwiches, chicken pot pie, etc. I do the same this with beef - first as roast, then french dip, then enchiladas, then beef soup. You get the picture. I also buy up on loss leader meat and bake, cook or portion it off when I get home. One other tip - I create my grocery list in order of the aisle of the grocery I am using - makes shopping much quicker and I focus on just what I need. Thanks for all the hints, Robin - I especially like the one to put what is an impulse purchase separate to see how much that is. Love your Tuesday tips!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com