I don’t know about y’all but the cost of groceries was not talked about in my becoming an adult handbook. I wish I was one of those extreme coupon people they show on TLC but I read the articles I watch the shows but I just don’t get it...or I just don’t have the patience to stick with it. So I have to use all the other tools available to me like In Store Coupons, Ibotta, time of day to go shopping and searching for the better prices. So if you see me out going thru 2 or 3 different apps on my phone at the check out register, either ask me what my referral code is or mind ya business
Download Ibotta - You earn cash back for items you buy on a regular basis like Pringles, Jello and Tru-moo - You can only get a payout every $20 but it can be transferred to a PayPal account or you can transfer to an Amazon Gift-card. On average I get about $5 cash back every week seems small but $5 and all I have to do is take a picture of my receipt? Easiest $5 I've ever made. Use my link here and start saving today!
2. Shop Your Local Meat and Farmers Market- Ok I get it this seems like the typical hipster like response but hear me out; Your local Meat Market runs way better specials than your big box grocery store, plan your menu off their specials and you can save a bunch and get WAY better quality. If your family is like mine and very limited in the types of veggies they will eat you can afford to “splurge” and buy fresh produce from your local farmers market and you might even expand your veggie circle based on what is seasonally on sale.
3. Use manufacturers coupons! Do you buy Kraft Cheese on a regular basis? Go to Kraft.com and sign up for them to send you coupons directly. Do this for your usual brands and see what savings you can find **Tip** Open up a "spam" email account so the promotional emails from companies don't bog down your everyday email account
4.Download the H-E-B app and check out their digital coupons. Dollar General also has a digital app with coupons that can help you save. Target has the cartwheel app that allows you to "clip" savings.
5. Fall in Love with store brands- Now I've recently made the switch from shopping at H-E-B on my weekly basis for shopping at Walmart every week(I've found more of my pantry items are much cheaper and have a larger variety at Walmart more on that in another post) but I am certainly missing the quality of the Hill Country Fare and H-E-B brands. I routinely prefer the Store Brand or "generic" version of items (i.e Peanut Butter, Jelly, HEB Brand Sodas,spices and baking products etc) this has helped stretch my budget and allows me to splurge on the few items that require brand names (ahem Toilet Paper, if 2020 has taught me nothing it else it has taught me that not all TP was made equal) - Start with basics like canned veggies, seasonings like garlic powder, thyme, oregano, basil, parsley are great in store brands, while I'm sure the McCormick garlic powder is great too when I'm getting double the amount of garlic powder for $2 less by getting Great Value brand I'm gonna go for it.
6. Time Day, Week, Month- Follow your stores cues on when things go on sale- You will find my freezer often stocked with HEB Labels that read "25% off today" on beef, chicken or pork products- The Stores have to sell the items by a certain date or they go bad BUT if you buy it and then directly freeze it the product can be good anywhere from 3-6 months depending on what it is. I know that my local H-E-B has the most "25% off" packages on Sunday and Monday Mornings between 9 and 10 am.
**Tip The Bakery also uses sale prices on pastries and breads etc but on those if we can't eat the package same day I will usually pass since bread can taste stale but a 4 count of apple turnovers for nearly 40% off? Just gotta eat them all today? No worries the Wilson Fam can be that hero **
Do you have any money saving tips that help stretch your budget? Let me know in the comments or DM me on Instagram! As Always Stay Safe, Remember to Wash Your Hands and Wear A Mask and Make Good Choices!
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