Shop the “loss leaders” – Each week the grocery stores feature sale items (usually found on the front page of the sales flyer) which are considered loss leaders. This just means, the stores will sometimes lose money on these lead items, in hopes that you’ll spend money on other products in the store. Loss leaders are usually meats, produce and dairy. But beware, just because an item is in the sales flyer, doesn’t mean it’s a great price!
Use coupons w/ sales – Yes, coupons are great. But they’re CRAZY GREAT when you wait and pair those coupons with the product when it’s is on sale! That’s when you’ll get the deepest discount. You’ll find that most items go on sale in stores 2-3 weeks after you’ve clipped the coupon.
Buy the smallest size – The warehouse stores have trained us to think “bigger is better” and that buying in bulk will save us money. But when using a coupon, buying the smallest size available is always the best choice. This ensures you get the lowest cost per unit/ounce. And to help you determine the best value of items, always carry a calculator!
Meal planning – Shop in your pantry before you ever hit the stores. Oftentimes, I find a hodgepodge of items lurking in the dark recesses of my pantry. I’ll plug in those random items to Allrecipes.com and find recipes that incorporate whatever items I already have on hand. This helps me use up those items I’ve already paid for, before spending money on additional items. Secondly, I almost always determine my meal plan based on what’s on sale at the store that week. Those loss leader items usually end up on our dinner table!
Get a Chest Freezer – If you have an extra freezer, you can stock up on loss leaders, manager mark-downs and seasonal fruits and veggies. My freezer is almost always full of milk, bread, cheese, chicken, beef and seafood. You can also make double batches of meals and place one in the freezer. This saves you time and energy down the road.
Saw you on Tv today! It was great! You now have a Huge new fan. Loved all the info. Live in Gun barrel city , tx. And I use coupons to make ends meet. Feel free to keep up all the great saving tips. You are my new hero. Xo
Thanks, Jamie! Welcome to the website…and I’m an East Texas gal, too!
Thanks for the tips on tv today! I have checked out your website and love it. I use coupons and use the loss leader/freezer pak idea for my shopping. Keep up the good work. Will check back for more ideas. Love ya! East TX Stumpergirl
Yes, the freezer is my best friend, Jo Anne. Thanks for stopping by!
It is like a prayer of mine has been answered…just lost my job, broke my ankle,so i decided to coupon.My goal to eventually creat a stockpile and support my family. Thank you so much.I am ready to learn.
Wow, so sorry to hear what’s going on. Please email if you have any questions about getting started couponing!
I also saw you on tv this morning! Great info! Just when I am looking for additional ways to save money!
Welcome, Diane…glad to have you here!
Hi! We just got a free chest freezer. I don’t want it. Can I really freeze bread, milk, fruit, vegetables etc. and it will still taste good?
You’ll love your freezer! Yes, you can freeze all those items.
Watch my Good Morning Texas segment for even more ideas: https://modmomtv.com/welcome-good-morning-texas-viewers-3/