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…
The February 2019 Costco grocery coupons are here. Hopefully, you received your coupon book in the mail. However, it can be challenging to sort through all of the deals for the best information on groceries. That’s why we take the time each month to do this roundup for you. These coupons become valid starting on…
I frequently adjust my budget for groceries. Other than rent, groceries typically take up the bulk of my budget. Therefore, if I can reduce my grocery budget, I can increase my savings. However, I never seem to settle on a good budget for groceries. It is a constantly evolving dilemma. That said, I’ve learned a…
I remember one time when I had to take kids grocery shopping with me. I was working at a group home. It was my job to purchase a big haul of groceries. There weren’t enough staff members on duty to leave all of the kids at the house. Therefore, I took three of them with…
What qualities make people spend less on groceries? According to new research, one trait is a strong religious foundation. Moreover, anyone who is exposed to religious messages before going to the grocery store will be likely to spend less. That’s true even if they don’t consider themselves to be particularly religious. Background on the Research…