Online grocery stores are increasingly popular. Where would you go if you wanted to buy groceries online? Most people say Amazon. Some say Walmart. Not too many say Kroger. The company is late to the game. But is it too late? People Want to Shop at Online Grocery Stores Remember the time before cell phones?…
You probably shop at Costco because you want to save money. You can buy groceries in bulk there and get a great deal. If you use Costco coupons each month, then you can really save a lot of money. However, you can also get tricked into spending more money than you ought to. It’s important…
A Costco membership isn’t cheap. Plus, if you’re like me and you don’t live near a Costco, it might not even be a convenient place to shop. I have to pay for a ride there if I want to shop there. And yet, you can save a whole lot of money on certain items if…
I do a lot of online grocery shopping. I’m definitely not the only one. About one third of shoppers get at least some of their groceries online. Of course, it takes some getting used to. I personally never buy produce online after several bad experiences with doing so. (The exception is my weekly Farm Fresh…
Saving money is important. The best grocery stores offer low prices. They also offer the opportunity to use coupons to reduce costs further. However, moeny isn’t the only thing that matters when it comes to grocery shopping. People look for other qualities as well. In fact, in some cases, people are willing to pay slightly…
We don’t think about our grocery stores all that often. However, they’re a constant staple in our lives. We visit them often. They provide us with our daily sustenance. When a favorite grocery store closes, it actually hurts a little bit. In fact, just recently, Kroger shoppers in Dearborn, Michigan held a vigil for their…
If you want to get the most possible savings when doing your grocery shopping then you might opt to shop at multiple stores. If you know which stores have the best deals on which items then you can mazimize your savings. Therefore, it’s helpful to have lists of the best value items at all of…
Membership-only grocery stores like Costco offer the opportunity to save money on groceries. Even though you have to pay for the membership, the massive savings on bulk goods offsets that cost. People think it’s worth it. In fact, people love Costco so much that it’s hard to imagine the store every going out of business.…
There are so many great reasons to buy seasonal produce. Of course, you’re here on this blog because you want to save money on groceries. Purchasing seasonal produce is a great way to do that. If you want to buy fresh produce when it’s not in season, then you have to pay a lot of…
It is easy to fall prey to grocery store myths. Many of them are common and prevalent. In fact, some of them are so common that we assume them to be truth. However, if you buy into certain myths, then you miss out. You miss out on good deals, for one thing. Plus you might…
Grocery lists are an essential part of smart shopping. If you already know that then you probably never head to the grocery store without one. However, if you’re only using one type of grocery list, then you’re not maximizing your shopping efficiency. Of course, one list is better than none at all. Nevertheless, learning how…
Grocery shopping is a very routine task. That’s a great thing in many ways. However, the regularity of it can also lull you into a sense of complacency. You can get into a rut. If that happens, then you might make mistakes that end up costing you money. That’s why it’s important to get into…
Honestly, I don’t shop at the least expensive grocery stores. I live in a large city. I walk to get my groceries. Therefore, I take convenience into consideration as much as I do cost. Moreover, I am a bit of a picky shopper. I don’t like shopping in a crowded, frustrating store. Therefore, I’m willing…
Reader’s Digest online recently had an article with 21 things that grocery stores don’t want you to know. As I was reading it, it struck me how many of those things are related to money. The more that you know about how a store operates, the better equipped you are to shop smart there. If…
Why are YETIs so expensive? No, I’m not talking about the abominable snowman kind. (Although if you find one, it would surely be valuable.) I’m talking about YETI brand, primarily known for their food storage coolers. YETI also makes other items. Their drink tumblers are popular. Furthermore, they offer all sorts of outdoor gear including…
I love grocery delivery. I enjoy a car-free life here in San Francisco. Therefore, I take advantage of delivery for everything that I possibly can. Grocery delivery is definitely no exception. Of course, I try to be smart when I get things delivered. It’s important to make sure that I’m not paying too much for…