Comments on: Share Your Favorite Grocery Saving Tips for a Chance to Win a $50 Safeway Gift Card

By: Winning Grocery Saving Tips

Winning Grocery Saving Tips — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:36:40 +0000

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By: Rich MOMents

Rich MOMents — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 06:00:40 +0000

Shop only AFTER you’ve recently eaten a good meal. Shopping on an empty stomach = extra purchases…esp. if you’ve got kids along!

By: Jeni

Jeni — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 07:04:13 +0000

I am a coupon lover. I really love the $10 off a $50 purchase coupon from Safeway, the coupons that you can load to your Safeway card online, and of course the double your manufacturer coupon that comes in the Safeway add each week. I also really like the rewards program at Fred Meyer. They send out great coupons to reward members.
I have also found that making a shopping list before you go is key!

By: Mary Bigger

Mary Bigger — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:51:44 +0000

Great tips; I also try to find a store that consistently has good prices on what I need, but stay aware of the others’ strong points. My newest frugal grocery activity is an extension of the zero food waste goal. I include a bone tub in the freezer and make veggie stock on refrig. straighten day. Even tired lettuce and greens can join broccoli and asparagus trimmings and potato water to make a fine soup stock. I freeze it until I have enough to can or use in a project. Fat trimmings go out on the bulkhead for the birds.

By: Becky

Becky — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:56:06 +0000

All are great tips! I try to live by the motto of “people first, things second” so my grocery shopping does not involve driving all over town to get the lose leaders. I am fortunate enough to live less than a mile from our King Soopers (Safeway is 7 miles away) and each week I stock up on what the “bargains” are but I am also willing to spend a few more pennies for a few things because I have gotten to know the meat guy, the produce lady, the checkers etc. and they have made it a point to get to know me and my family and that relationship is priceless.

By: Alicia Epperly

Alicia Epperly — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 02:05:49 +0000

I stay familiar with my pantry and the normal cost of items I keep on hand. That way I know when and item is on sale and go ahead and purchase more. I also use the built-in calculator on my phone to calculate the price per unit.

By: linda

linda — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 01:40:40 +0000

I always make sure I’m not the least bit hungry when I go to the grocery store. I also always have a list that I have made after I go through what I have at home. I also don’t shop the whole store, just the aisles where there are items that I need on my list.

By: Kate

Kate — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:33:06 +0000

It’s hugely important for me to go to the grocery store with a specific list of everything I need for the week’s meals. If I don’t have the list, it’s like I’m lost. I spend 3o minutes or so writing it up (and planning the meals), then go to the store with blinders. If it’s not on the list, it doesn’t get purchased.

By: Hydra

Hydra — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:34:46 +0000

One way to save, I’ve found is to not go shopping. Don’t go just out of habit or because you need a few things. Sometimes when I feel the need to go shopping, I look around and decide that I can probably get away without shopping for another week. Forces me to clean out the pantry and prevent more food waste.

By: Queen Lucia

Queen Lucia — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:32:13 +0000

I’m with most everyone else: take stock of what you have; make a realistic menu plan based on the circular; make a list and stick to it; keep track of spending as you go. Once a week I set aside time to make healthy snack and dessert items for the week, so we’re not tempted to add “special treats” to the list.

By the way, this is the only blog I follow where I read all the comments with every post – so thanks, everyone!