Tip #7,462 Many ecommerce websites will send you an email with a coupon code if you start to make a purchase and then do not complete the purchase. If you want to save some money, try abandoning your shopping cart without checking out. Wait a day and see if you get an email with a discount. Read More Money money + shopping + internet + savings + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #4,459 When you buy something new, choose something you own to throw away, donate, gift or recycle. This will help you avoid clutter. Home & Garden shopping + cleaning + organization + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #7,301 Buy local, seasonal fruits and vegetables. That way you are not paying transportation costs. Food & Drink fruits + shopping + healthy eating + snacks + fruit + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #7,302 Look for discounted packages of meat. Grocery stores lower prices as expiration dates get close. Freeze what you buy and use another day. Food & Drink groceries + discount + shopping + cooking + meat + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #7,307 Shop at Aldi's for low-cost packaged snack foods. Look for weekly specials on fresh fruits and vegetables too. Food & Drink discount + shopping + aldi + snacks + fruit + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #4,206 To save on organic food, consider starting a buying club with friends, then purchasing from organic wholesalers. Food & Drink shopping + savings + deals + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #4,319 Stock up on canned goods when they are on sale. You never know when you might need them in a disaster situation. Food & Drink shopping + safety + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #4,344 Ask to buy damaged vegetables for reduced prices at a farmer's market or vegetable stand then use for soups, stews and sauces. Food & Drink shopping + vegetables + savings + deals + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #4,349 Learning to cut meats and poultry at home can save you a lot of money on meat purchases. Courses can be found online. Food & Drink meal preparation + shopping + savings + learning + meat + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #4,623 Find the freshest grapes by looking for glossy green stems. Food & Drink shopping + fruit + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #4,718 Avoid purchasing canned goods that have been damaged or dented. They may harbor bacteria. Food & Drink shopping + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #4,739 Reach up or bend down when buying groceries. Groceries shelved at chest and eye levels usually have the highest markup. Food & Drink shopping + savings + deals + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #6,499 Before throwing away plastic grocery bags, check with your local consignment or thrift store to see if they are able to use them. Home & Garden shopping + giving back + reuse + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,308 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. Food & Drink shopping + savings + food + eco-friendly + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,500 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. Food & Drink shopping + time-saver + food + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,587 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. Food & Drink shopping + spices + deals + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,710 If picking up a few groceries without a list, remember how many items you need. This will help ensure you don't forget something. Food & Drink shopping + mind + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,873 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. Food & Drink shopping + spices + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,912 Check the price per unit instead of the total price when looking for the best deal at a grocery store. Food & Drink shopping + savings + deals + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #5,920 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. Food & Drink shopping + savings + deals + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send