Grocery shopping is evolving with new ways to shop and receive weekly groceries without ever stepping foot in the store. Are these new trends saving you money or costing you even more?
The first thing to do whether you are shopping online or physically going to the store is to plan your meals for the upcoming week. Browse the sales and seasonal produce to help you decide what foods to incorporate. From those meals and recipes you can begin to make a list of the food items you will need. Shopping online for groceries can help you avoid spending time in aisles you did not need to be in and buying items on impulse. However if you fail to plan for either shopping experience you may end up making unnecessary purchases.
Take inventory of what ingredients you already have, so you only get what you need. Mark down ingredients that you are low on in case you find a sale on those items even if you have enough for the meals you are preparing for the week. Organize your list into items you need separated from the items your family may need. This organization with help to avoid those impulse purchases.
Now that you are ready to shop, here are a few tips to keep in mind:
● Limit convenience items when possible
● Shop on a full stomach
● Purchase dry foods or pantry items in larger quantities
These few steps take a little bit of time, but are worth all the money you will save! It is possible to eat healthy even on a budget. Take a look at the table below to see how exactly a family of 4 can save $100 in a week by preparing more meals at home.
Use these meal ideas to plan your next budget friendly shopping list! Comment on the blog and let me know how this goes.