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jmc1070

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grocery shopping
« on: July 07, 2015, 06:25:44 pm »
I would like some ideas of how to save more on my groceries. I do some couponing and price matching, but would like to do more to save more. What are your money saving tricks?

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Re: grocery shopping
« Reply #1 on: July 07, 2015, 06:29:36 pm »
I look for buy one get one items and those buy five save five deals.

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Re: grocery shopping
« Reply #2 on: July 08, 2015, 06:11:58 am »
I do couponing as well but to really maximize you need to join these sites that give rebates back for grocery shopping. The best one right now is Ibotta. You just have to match certain items on your receipt to what is being offered at the time. Then you submit that receipt through your mobile app. You can reach certain bonuses every month as well for extra money. Last month I made close to $200 back just by doing this. If you need more info, message me and I can help you get started. It also helps to be part of a team because that's where you get the bonus money in a much quicker fashion.

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Re: grocery shopping
« Reply #3 on: July 08, 2015, 08:41:01 am »
We save a lot by shopping at Costco and BJ's and buying in bulk and storing what can be stored like paper goods and canned goods. We have just found a farmer's market a few towns away that has cut our veggie and fruit bill in half without sacrificing quality too.

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Re: grocery shopping
« Reply #4 on: July 08, 2015, 09:23:39 am »
i do the coupon thing also and it helps alot i only buy the things i can get with coupons and that is what we eat for the week --i have also found out that if you print coupons from inbox dollars they give you 10 cents a coupon when used --(hope i am allowed to post that) every little bit helps

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Re: grocery shopping
« Reply #5 on: July 08, 2015, 01:43:06 pm »
I do not do much in couponing, but when I go shopping  I buy as much in bulk as I can and then bring it home. Meat is the one thing that bulk buying saves. I split it up and freeze it in smaller packages as there is only two of us or three if I make enough for a meal for dad. We drive 80 miles one way to go shopping as we combine dr. appointment and other shopping needs all in one day. Save about  $50-$100. each time. I miss a large town only when I have to shop.

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Re: grocery shopping
« Reply #6 on: July 08, 2015, 04:00:53 pm »
Coupon user also but shop at 99cent or 1.00 stores for things like paper goods,medicine,some food. I can get medicine for 99cents compare to 3.00 or more. Belong to the Krazycoupon lady website she'll tell you how to get stuff for free or almost free when you combine sales and cpns and ibotta.No smartphone so don't know much about ibotta love that name.

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Re: grocery shopping
« Reply #7 on: July 08, 2015, 05:18:08 pm »
Thanks. I joined the ibotta and checkout 51. I also print coupons from inbox. I'm trying to make room for bulk buying, and I probably should invest in a chest freezer.

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Re: grocery shopping
« Reply #8 on: July 08, 2015, 06:00:54 pm »
BOGO's mostly but only for stuff I am actually going to use or eat

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Re: grocery shopping
« Reply #9 on: July 08, 2015, 07:47:31 pm »
The 99 cent only store has great deals on fruits & vegetables & random products.   
I get organic spinach in a pack for 99 cents & the same product sells for 2.99 at walmart neighbor market & ralphs/krogers.   We eat a lot of spinach weekly, so it is a great savings.   Some great deals there for sure :)

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Re: grocery shopping
« Reply #10 on: July 08, 2015, 10:59:33 pm »
I check out the circulars for the stores in my area and only buy what's on sale.

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Re: grocery shopping
« Reply #11 on: July 09, 2015, 06:53:22 am »
I must admit i don't do coupons much anymore unless i find a really good one.  I usually end up carrying them around and either not finding the product or it is for the wrong size or flavor etc...  I do buy on sale and stock up when possible.  I buy a lot of off brand and things that are reduced.  I am also the queen of leftovers lol  I can revamp something into a new dish sometimes getting 3 meals out of one nights dinner.  I am thinking on posting some recipes soon. 

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Re: grocery shopping
« Reply #12 on: July 09, 2015, 07:15:36 am »
Interesting ideas....thanks!

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Re: grocery shopping
« Reply #13 on: July 09, 2015, 07:24:31 am »
Store loyalty cards, coupons, BOGO offers.

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Re: grocery shopping
« Reply #14 on: July 10, 2015, 12:59:02 pm »
My parents do most of the grocery shopping in my house. I do go to Wegman's some times. :thumbsup:

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