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Jen | September 28, 2009
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Supermarket Money Saving Tips – Budget Ideas

To help save you money Supermarket Voucher Codes have produced this essential top 5 list of the latest tips and tricks that will help cut your shopping bill.

By following these simple steps you could save hundreds of pounds every year.

1. Look out for the latest deals and discounts

Loyalty cards which can be a great way to get savings on the items you buy most frequently. Build up your vouchers for special occasions like birthdays and Christmas to help ease the financial pressure.

They will also regularly send out their best discount voucher codes for big savings and free delivery, as well as promotional offers and deals on your favourite items.

By collecting points from different supermarkets you will be able to collect vouchers for a number of partner companies and get discounts on holidays, electrical goods and more.

2. Try the downshift challenge

One of the most talked about money saving tips is the downshift challenge. If you drop one brand level on everything you buy you will see a huge difference once you get to the check out and it’s very unlikely you’ll notice any difference in the quality of your food.

Supermarket own brands are often produced in exactly the same way as leading brands, so once you get passed the label there should be no stopping you!

Sites like mySupermarket.co.uk allow you to easily compare products against each other, not just on price but also how healthy they are.

Throw in the discounts, coupons and promo deals mentioned in tip 1 and you’ll save even more!

3. Eat before you go shopping

It may sound obvious but you’ll be amazed at the difference if you try shopping when you’re not hungry. Those impulse buys for food you want now will be a thing of the past, and you’ll save big!

4. Write a list and stick to it

One of the simplest ways to save on your shopping trip is to go armed with a list and to make sure you stick to it. With a wealth of useful applications for your computer or phone there’s no excuse for not writing your shopping list before you head to the supermarket.

5. Use voucher codes

Get big discounts off a huge variety of items by regularly checking out voucher sites. The discounts on offer can help bring the overall amount of your shop down by a large percentage, or help you to buy regularly bought items in bulk.

You’ll also find vouchers, codes, deals and discounts for things like free home delivery, entertainment items (DVDs, CDs and books), clothing, white goods, electrical items, plus you’ll be able to increase your points with schemes like Tesco Clubcard.

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Jen | September 24, 2009
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Budget Ideas-Grocery Coupons

Grocery coupons are a great way to save money on groceries. However, it is the combination of grocery coupons and sales that will make the biggest difference at the checkout. By combining grocery coupons and store sales you can increase your saving up to 100-percent. Yes, you read that right. When combining the manufacturer coupon with the already discounted sales items, it is completely possible to get free groceries.

Collecting the grocery coupons is the first step to saving. You will also want to keep the coupons you may not think you will use. Start collecting your grocery coupons and keep them in two separate areas. The first should be the coupons you know you will use. The second is for the grocery coupon that may not get used. If you try keeping the coupons together the process can get overwhelming and seem to be more difficult than it really is.

Your next step is to collect the local sales flyers from your area to match up with your grocery coupons. Generally the easiest way to do this is to go through each ad and write down the product that is on sale and the price it is on sale for. You may also want to put a star or check mark next to the item so you know you have a coupon for it.

In order to make the most of your grocery coupons, you need to understand the coupon policies of each store. Do they have a limit on the number of like coupons you can use per transaction? Do they double or triple coupons? Can you combine their store coupon with a manufacturer coupon? One store may have an item cheaper, but if a different store will double or triple your coupon that could be a better savings.

Another step in utilizing your grocery coupon is to think outside the box. Not all your groceries have to be purchased at the grocery store. In fact, many items may be cheaper at a discount store such as Wal-Mart or Target. You may be able to find better deals at Walgreens or CVS, both of which carry a small selection if groceries. They often have great deals on cleaners or toiletries as well.

To save the most money with your grocery coupons, it does take a little more than the one stop shopping trip. However, a well planned shopping trip can ease your budget and keep your bank account happy.

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Jen | August 17, 2009
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Home Budgeting Grocery Store Tips

Tips for saving money on groceries often focus on what to do. This article focuses on what not to do if you want to save money on groceries! So before you put on your ugg boots (my favorite footwear btw!) and head to the grocery store, consider these tips.

1. Never go to the grocery store hungry.

Going to the grocery store hungry can get you into all kinds of trouble. If you go to the grocery store hungry, you’ll likely buy more junk food and other unhealthy and expensive items that you really don’t need. This can make a huge difference not only in your waistline, but in your bank account as well.

2. Never shop without planning first.

When you shop without planning, you end up buying a bunch of stuff, and yet when you get home, you likely don’t have what you really need to make meals for the week. This results in either going to the grocery store multiple times to pick up missed items for recipes or going out to eat. Both things can run into a lot of money and also waste a lot of time.

3. Never buy things that are not on your list unless you realize you really need them.

Your shopping list should be your guide and you should stick to it religiously if you want to stay on a budget. The only exceptions are if you see something you truly need but failed to put on your list. For instance, you might notice eggs and be reminded that you are down to only one or two eggs. In that case, purchasing something not on your list is acceptable, but in all other cases, it is not.

4. Never allow your emotions to dictate what you’ll buy.

Don’t buy food because you’re feeling sad, angry or hurt. Also don’t buy food with the goal of impressing others or causing others discomfort in any way. Check your motives, and if you are buying items with a wrong attitude, then put them back on the shelf.

Your body, wallet, and spirit will be healthier if you shop in an emotionally healthy manner.

5. Never purchase impulse items at the check stand. (Note, preplanning to buy something often found at the checkout stand is fine!)

The biggest problem with the checkout stand is that you are often there for five minutes or longer. During that time, there are several things to tempt you –  magazines, candy, little cookbooks, even handy little non-grocery items like lighters! Do NOT, I repeat, do NOT buy those items unless they were on your list and you specifically planned to buy them prior to going to the store.

6.  Never assume that items on the end cap are a good price.

Grocery store end caps often have legitimate sale items, but not always. Sometimes there are things on the end caps that are either not on sale, or not on sale by much. Other times there are sale items paired up with non-sale items. For instance, there may be pasta sauce on sale, and pasta at a regular price, side by side on the end cap. Therefore, check the price of items on the end cap and compare them with the regular price before deciding whether or not to purchase the items

BONUS TIP: Obtain a free report comparing The Grocery Game and Coupon Mom to help you figure out how to best save money on groceries when you visit Thousand Dollar Mom. This report will help you make an informed decision about whether the Grocery Game or Coupon Mom is best for you.

I wish you the best on your quest to save money on groceries!

Brought to you by Rebecca Livermore, the Thousand Dollar Mom, http://www.ThousandDollarMom.com.

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