Over the years I’ve done many articles talking about ‘ways to save’ on grocery shopping. Thankfully, being a cost-conscious shopper never goes out of fashion.
Here are 5 reminders on how to save money on your groceries:
(Part 1 — look for Part 2 next week!)
- Make sure you have an Ingles Advantage™ Savings and Rewards Card
and sign up for AdvantageMail. This can alert you to savings on items you typically buy, and you also accumulate fuel points. - Have a plan before you shop. Try and think ahead for the week for what you want to cook/bake for meals. Check your fridge, pantry and freezer so you don’t end up with duplicates and waste money.
- Check the unit price (the tag on the shelf below the item) and compare similar items to make sure you’re not fooled by the appearance of the box or package.
- Stock up when shelf-stable pantry or frozen items that you typically buy are on sale.
- Try store brands like Laura Lynn, Ingles Best and Harvest Farm which have the same (or better) quality than brand name at a lower price.
Leah McGrath, RDN, LDN
Ingles Markets Corporate Dietitian