With prices soaring on everything from meat, and farm produces to frozen foods, it can seem impossible to keep your grocery budget under control.
However, with a bit of planning and creativity, you are likely to spend less.
Here are some of the ways to save money on groceries.
Compare prices across stores
If you have multiple grocery stores near you, compare products and prices across then shop where you find the best deals.
It might not make sense to do too much running around to get all of your groceries but a couple of different days of the week can be reserved for visiting a couple of different stores.
Buy produce that is in season
Produce is more expensive when it is out of season for example mangoes or even oranges have different seasons.
Understand what produce is in season and when.
With this, you can enjoy fruits and vegetables when they are the tastiest and cheapest.
Shop during the quietest days of the week
Crowds in a grocery store can have a negative impact on your grocery budget.
When you are in a busy grocery shop, it can be more difficult to take a good look at the selection and find particular brands or sizes that are most cost-effective.
It might take time to determine the slower times at the store, but once you have it figured out, stick with that time.
Make a meal plan
Planning your meals for the week helps to keep you from buying food items when you do not necessarily need them.
By going to the grocery store with a list based on what you intend to cook for the week, you avoid overspending.
You are required to decide in advance what meals you will eat during the week.
By having a list and sticking to it, you will avoid impulse purchases.
