Don't let supermarket's rip you off!
watch out for those blinkies that dispense coupons! they usually have coupons that are for less than what you can find online or in your newspaper & are usually available when the product isn't on sale so they're not worth as much as you think they are!
Tip #1
make sure you watch out for those packages that seem like they have a lot in them, but really don't. sometimes you get more in a smaller package than you do in a bigger package. make sure you calculate ounces or pounds so you know how much you're really getting & if you're getting it for a good price or you're getting ripped off instead!
make sure you watch out for those packages that seem like they have a lot in them, but really don't. sometimes you get more in a smaller package than you do in a bigger package. make sure you calculate ounces or pounds so you know how much you're really getting & if you're getting it for a good price or you're getting ripped off instead!
Tip #2
getting food from the deli can be a big mistake if you get the wrong thing. there's no problem with picking up something to go with dinner as long as you're getting a good deal on it. sometimes the things that cost more per pound are the better deals. just make sure to only buy what you need.
getting food from the deli can be a big mistake if you get the wrong thing. there's no problem with picking up something to go with dinner as long as you're getting a good deal on it. sometimes the things that cost more per pound are the better deals. just make sure to only buy what you need.
Tip #3
packaged lunch meat that is pre-sliced is always nice, but make sure you're not paying more than you should. you can always buy a large turkey, chicken or ham & slice it yourself for a far cheaper price.
packaged lunch meat that is pre-sliced is always nice, but make sure you're not paying more than you should. you can always buy a large turkey, chicken or ham & slice it yourself for a far cheaper price.
Tip #4
bottled water is a popular item in all stores. you can also find them when you check out... & most stuff by the check out is over priced & you should never purchase any of those products! your best bet is to stick with your tap water & install a filter. buying just 1 bottle of water every day can cost you almost $600 a year! why spend all that money when you can have it for free & not have to deal with disposing of those pesky bottles afterwards!
bottled water is a popular item in all stores. you can also find them when you check out... & most stuff by the check out is over priced & you should never purchase any of those products! your best bet is to stick with your tap water & install a filter. buying just 1 bottle of water every day can cost you almost $600 a year! why spend all that money when you can have it for free & not have to deal with disposing of those pesky bottles afterwards!
Tip #5
buying things in multiples might sound like a good deal, but it's just a way for stores to get you to buy more than you normally would & you end up spending more than you had planned since it ads up fast! you think you're getting things for a good price, and even if you are, you may not be able to use things fast enough & they may spoil & get wasted. for example, lettuce 10/$10 sounds nice but realistically you can't eat all that lettuce fast enough! always make sure to do the calculations to see if you really are getting a good deal & remember that sometimes just getting a few for regular price is better than getting more for the sale price.
buying things in multiples might sound like a good deal, but it's just a way for stores to get you to buy more than you normally would & you end up spending more than you had planned since it ads up fast! you think you're getting things for a good price, and even if you are, you may not be able to use things fast enough & they may spoil & get wasted. for example, lettuce 10/$10 sounds nice but realistically you can't eat all that lettuce fast enough! always make sure to do the calculations to see if you really are getting a good deal & remember that sometimes just getting a few for regular price is better than getting more for the sale price.
these tips can also be found in ALL YOU magazine in the February 24th 2012 Issue on page 23