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…
Kroger Groceries was established in the nineteenth century. They began with the motto: “Be particular. Never sell anything you would not want yourself.” The company has grown from one store to more than 2500 locations across 35 US states. Nevertheless, they aim to stick to that motto. They specialize in sustainability. For example, Kroger specializes…
We recently experienced the longest-ever government shutdown in the United States. It cost the economy billions of dollars. If you work for the government, then it likely impacted you personally. Many people went unpaid during the government shutdown. Although they will get back pay, some don’t know when that pay will come through. With so…