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Learning to Save on Groceries

March 29th, 2008 at 01:56 am

On Wednesday when I got home from work, I found an application for a grocery store savings card in the mail. If I filled out the application and brought the card into the store, I'd get 10% off on my groceries for the first month.

On Thursday, I brought the card to the store and got an $18.07 discount on my grocery order. Sweet.

I perused the grocery coupon sites but I did not find many coupons for the foods I purchase. I did not remember bring my grocery chart with me, but I will bring it next time and I will employ the services of my ten-year-old to scribe the prices for me as we purchase items.

So, progress--even just a little bit--is a good thing.

5 Responses to “Learning to Save on Groceries”

  1. seven of seven Says:
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    I just read all of your entries. I'm excited to learn more about your journey! Welcome to the SA family. I just joined this month after months and months of lurking. Anyway, groceries are a huge expense. Anything you can do to cut that cost should reap great rewards towards your goal. Best of luck!

  2. luxlivingfrugalis Says:
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    Have you read Rhonda Barfield's book about her feeding her family on $50 a week? Can't think of the exact title, but might prove helpful. You could ask after it at your local FREE library.

  3. pretty cheap jewelry Says:
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    You are sure to get loads of tips from this site and bloggers!

    My favorite kick is getting a coupon doubled on something already on sale in the grocery!

    OK, if there is a coupon for something you have a foreseeable use for (in a month or so) I suggest getting it and stocking up space allowing. Such as dry goods, canned goods. Don't go overboard, just basics.

    I buy seasonall things, just after the season and store, such as Christmas cookie sprinkles at 1/2 price, which store easily for a year.

  4. luxlivingfrugalis Says:
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    Don't miss the Hillbilly Housewife and her emergency (low dollar) menus...

    Text is
    http://www.hillbillyhousewife.com/40dollarmenu.htm
    and Link is
    http://www.hillbillyhousewife.com/40dollarmenu.htm

  5. Amber Says:
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    $18 saving is great, you should add this to the challenge

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