Trader Joe’s produce hasn’t traditionally been a favorite part of the store. They’re getting better over time, though. In particular, they’re making a lot of big changes to embrace sustainability and greening the grocery industry. Here are five fun facts about the store’s fruits and vegetables: 1. You Can Now Buy Loose Trader Joe’s Produce…
I have a confession to make. I hate shopping at Costco. Don’t get me wrong; I do think that they offer great prices on groceries. You can save a lot of money shopping there. That’s why I do the monthly roundup of grocery coupons from the Costco coupon book. I think it’s worth it for…
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…
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.…
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 do coupons say “do not double” on them? When people start couponing, they often wonder why many coupons have “do not double” or “do not triple” written on them. The answer to this question is pretty simple and straightforward. The initial reaction when people see “do not double” on coupons is that the manufacturers…