10 Tips to Save You Money Year Round:
1. Buy Items in Bulk: Now I don’t mean those huge packages from those warehouse stores. I’m talking items like rice, nuts, oatmeal and such. You can buy only what you need and is a sneaky way to buy organic and save money.
2. Buy in Season: Local and in season produce are always less expensive. Buy when they are at their lowest and freeze what you can. It’ll save you in long run and help you eat better as well.
3. Don’t Waste: Think before you toss out that blemished apple or bruised banana. You can juice them , throw them in a blender and make a smoothie, make applesauce or banana bread. Think about what you can do before you toss it!
4. Make a Plan: Meal planning can actually save you alot of cash. Check your pantry, check the store flyers and figure out what you can make during the week. You’ll find that using what you have and creating a plan around what’s on sale will save you both time and money!
5. Check the Web: If you are loyal to a brand friend them on Facebook and sign up for their email. Some of the best coupons are available on these sites.
6. DIY Meals: Eat at home! Make more on certain nights and then freeze the extra for those nights that you don’t have time or feel like cooking. Convenience meals are expensive and often are poor nutritionally.
7. Frozen and Canned: When a particular vegetable is not in season it is often cheaper to buy the item canned or frozen then buying it fresh. I prefer frozen because of BPA that can be found in cans. Frozen is your next best bet after fresh.
8. Get What You Need: Buy only what you are actually going to use fresh. This will avoid throwing out any produce. People throw away lots of food every week. Such a waste.
9. Load Up on Staples: If you have coupons and an item that you use in on sale- load up. It will save you money in the long run. Remember to check expiration dates!
10. Buy Generic: In general store brands are cheaper than name brands and are often similar in taste and quality. Try a few and see what you can swap out.
See, easy, no problem ways to save a few extra bucks here and there at the stores.