Money Saving Tip-Grocery Lists

Grocery List

A great money saving tip for grocery shopping is to shop with a list! 
If you are like me you want to spend as little time and money at the grocery store. The best way to do that is to shop with a list. Here are some great tips to making your list so you can save time and money while shopping. 

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• Keep your list either on or near the refrigerator or on the inside door of your pantry. (convenience matters)
• Keep a pen or pencil nearby.
• Divide your list into categories according to how your grocery store stocks their shelves. (fresh vegetables and fruit, canned items, dairy, dry goods, refrigerated and frozen foods, etc.) 
• Add items to your list as you run low. (I don't like waiting until I run out because I like to see if I can buy what I need on sale.)
• When you get the grocery store circulars, add the sale items you want to your list or place the circular with your list so you can add them at a more convenient time.
• If you sit down and meal plan for the week, that's a good time to add needed ingredients to your list so you can make those wonderful recipes.
• Attach coupons to your list so you don't forget to bring them along. (Coupons are not always the best deal, so make sure you compare prices.)
  
• Do a quick check in the pantry, refrigerator or freezer for any items you may have missed before going to the store.
• Bring your list with you when you go on errands just in case you decide to pick up a few things on your way home.
• If you forget something at the store or it wasn't on sale add it to your next list.