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When you buy something new, choose something you own to throw away, donate, gift or recycle. This will help you avoid clutter.

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Buy local, seasonal fruits and vegetables. That way you are not paying transportation costs.

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Look for discounted packages of meat. Grocery stores lower prices as expiration dates get close. Freeze what you buy and use another day.

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Shop at Aldi's for low-cost packaged snack foods. Look for weekly specials on fresh fruits and vegetables too.

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To save on organic food, consider starting a buying club with friends, then purchasing from organic wholesalers.

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Stock up on canned goods when they are on sale. You never know when you might need them in a disaster situation.

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Ask to buy damaged vegetables for reduced prices at a farmer's market or vegetable stand then use for soups, stews and sauces.

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Learning to cut meats and poultry at home can save you a lot of money on meat purchases. Courses can be found online.

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Find the freshest grapes by looking for glossy green stems.

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Avoid purchasing canned goods that have been damaged or dented. They may harbor bacteria.

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Reach up or bend down when buying groceries. Groceries shelved at chest and eye levels usually have the highest markup.

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Before throwing away plastic grocery bags, check with your local consignment or thrift store to see if they are able to use them.

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Help prevent overbuying and food waste by grocery shopping twice a week and purchasing only the things you will eat in the next few days.

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When going to a new grocery store, ask if they have a map or listing of the aisles. You can use this to order your grocery list to save time on your next trip.

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Save on spices by purchasing at an ethnic food store or aisle in your regular grocery store. They are usually less expensive than those found in the baking aisle.

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If picking up a few groceries without a list, remember how many items you need. This will help ensure you don't forget something.

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When purchasing fresh herbs, look for ones that still have roots attached. You can attempt to replant it to get more use from the herb.

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Check the price per unit instead of the total price when looking for the best deal at a grocery store.

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Check into buying pantry items you use frequently in bulk to save money. Often large grocery stores offer bulk items or you can search online.

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When selecting citrus fruit, remember that the heavier the fruit for its size, the juicier it will be.

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When you buy something new, choose something you own to throw away, donate, gift or recycle. This will help you avoid clutter.

Buy local, seasonal fruits and vegetables. That way you are not paying transportation costs.

Look for discounted packages of meat. Grocery stores lower prices as expiration dates get close. Freeze what you buy and use another day.

Shop at Aldi's for low-cost packaged snack foods. Look for weekly specials on fresh fruits and vegetables too.

Sometimes you need more than a village.

To save on organic food, consider starting a buying club with friends, then purchasing from organic wholesalers.

Stock up on canned goods when they are on sale. You never know when you might need them in a disaster situation.

Ask to buy damaged vegetables for reduced prices at a farmer's market or vegetable stand then use for soups, stews and sauces.

Learning to cut meats and poultry at home can save you a lot of money on meat purchases. Courses can be found online.

Find the freshest grapes by looking for glossy green stems.

Avoid purchasing canned goods that have been damaged or dented. They may harbor bacteria.

Share your tips for smarter living.

Reach up or bend down when buying groceries. Groceries shelved at chest and eye levels usually have the highest markup.

Before throwing away plastic grocery bags, check with your local consignment or thrift store to see if they are able to use them.

Help prevent overbuying and food waste by grocery shopping twice a week and purchasing only the things you will eat in the next few days.

When going to a new grocery store, ask if they have a map or listing of the aisles. You can use this to order your grocery list to save time on your next trip.

Save on spices by purchasing at an ethnic food store or aisle in your regular grocery store. They are usually less expensive than those found in the baking aisle.

If picking up a few groceries without a list, remember how many items you need. This will help ensure you don't forget something.

Nosh. Graze. Munch. Scarf. Nibble. Devour.

When purchasing fresh herbs, look for ones that still have roots attached. You can attempt to replant it to get more use from the herb.

Check the price per unit instead of the total price when looking for the best deal at a grocery store.

Check into buying pantry items you use frequently in bulk to save money. Often large grocery stores offer bulk items or you can search online.

When selecting citrus fruit, remember that the heavier the fruit for its size, the juicier it will be.

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