Spend less, Get more: Savings tricks you can use

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Always do your best. What you plant now, you will harvest later. – Og Mandino

In the supermarket don’t assume bigger is cheaper. Sometimes the largest size costs more per unit. Always check per-unit price. Bring a calculator along if it isn’t posted on the shelf.

The cost of food continues to rise and slams many household budgets. Aside from gardening and raising your own livestock or buying in bulk from local growers, shopping the supermarket can be a challenge.

The loyalty card we use at Kroger brings us personalized coupons and saves on fuel costs as well and we always look at their markdown shelves. We always have a list and coupons in hand prior to a supermarket visit.

If you are lucky enough to live in an area which has salvage markets, those that sell items which are damaged or overstocked, you can save up to 50%. Ask around among neighbors and friends or use the internet by typing in ‘salvage grocers.’ Here’s a site you might visit: www.Andersoncountrymarket.net/directory

If you have the space and/or a large family a membership with warehouse clubs such as Costco and Sam’s Club usually pay off for those who shop wisely and on a personal note…I ignore sell-by dates on such things as crackers and dry goods and canned goods. Find more resources at:

http://www.poormansurvival.com/Pages/diyfoodcoop.aspx

Simplify, Shop Wisely and Spend Less

It is important to shop wisely. For years, I have been saving money on groceries. On average, I save 50 percent at the grocery store. In a month, I save almost as much money in food, clothing, etc. as I would make with a part-time job. By careful shopping, I can stay home with my kids instead of having a job outside of my home. However, shopping wisely does not mean that you need to buy the cheapest thing and give up quality and taste.

Read more here:

http://poormansurvivorblog.blogspot.com/2014/09/simplify-shop-wisely-spend-less-get-more.html