| Do you think it’s possible to live off of $25 | | | | cent bananas and eating them all week. |
| worth of groceries per week? It may be possible, | | | | 4. Look what’s on sale and get coupons. |
| but it sure isn’t fun. But when desperate | | | | Checking out that mailer sent to you every week |
| times call for desperate measures, there certainly | | | | can really help you decide which stores are best |
| are ways to economize-at-the-grocery-store. If | | | | for you and where the best deals out there can |
| you would rather spend your money on | | | | be found. |
| aftermarket auto parts and pay all of your bills on | | | | 5. Visit the local farmer’s market. This is the |
| time, then you should stick to these tips for being | | | | season of abundance, meaning everything is on |
| thrifty at the supermarket. | | | | super sale. Plus the foods are fresher and more |
| 1. Stick to the basics. Bread, milk, and eggs are | | | | authentic. |
| necessities that don’t really break the bank, | | | | 6. If you buy too much, use your freezer. If |
| and are crucial for many other dishes. Create a | | | | bread happens to be on sale at 50 cents a pop, |
| weekly theme to abide to that you’ll embellish | | | | you might as well grab a good four loaves and |
| on. For example, you can get mayonnaise for | | | | store it up for hungry times. |
| sandwich week, cheese for grilled cheese week, | | | | 7. Buy cheaper products that taste the same. |
| or oats for breakfast week. Have a poached egg | | | | Coffee is a big one, you don’t need Folgers, |
| on toast, create a mini croquet monsieur or mix | | | | other brands taste just as good. The same things |
| up some egg salad, the possibilities can be | | | | go for organic eggs and pricey fruit drinks. Buy |
| ever-changing. | | | | regular eggs, frozen juices, or mix up your own |
| 2. Buy what you need. If you only need a ¼ | | | | fruit drinks at home. |
| cup of walnuts, don’t get the 2 pound bag, go | | | | There are plenty of ways to live off of your |
| to a store that will sell nuts individually or weigh it | | | | paycheck and still have a little left over for the |
| by the bulk. It will be cheaper and reduce all the | | | | movies and popcorn. Just stick to the basics, use |
| unneeded waste. | | | | your head, and do it yourself at home for a more |
| 3. Avoid buying snacks. Any products that come | | | | friendly bank account. You’ll be less stressed |
| in bulk, in a bag, a box, or wrapped in boxes will | | | | and more motivated for change. |
| likely be more expensive than getting some 89 | | | | |