Tip #5 Utilize Drug Store Deals
Usually we don’t think about getting groceries at a drug store. Before you do think about it, always check the expiration dates on the food you buy. I always try to use overage from RR and ECB to pick up some needed grocery items. My recent candle deal at CVS is a great example. The candle was going to be $3.49 after coupon and was going to give me $6.99 in ECB. I wanted to pay with a $5 ECB so I found some great clearance grocery items to bring my total to $5. This week at Walgreens tomato sauce is free after coupon.
I have found that the drug stores are usually the best places to buy pop (soda) and candy for the holidays as well. At Walgreens, we all need filler items on occasion. Most people just find the cheapest item for the week, but who says a loaf of bread or some other small on sale grocery item can’t be a good filler. You may pay a little more than you are used to at the drug store, but probably a little less than at the grocery store.
Tip #6 Buy Produce in Season or Plant Your Own
Trying to make fresh pumpkin pie in the spring is unheard of right? Unless you have a ton of frozen pumpkin. So why do we insist on using other recipes that call for ingredients that aren’t in season? Summertime is known for apple pies, yet the best time to buy cheap fresh apples is the fall. Knowing what fruits and veggies are fresh and in season will help you save on produce.
Of course, you all know that I grow a lot of my own veggies during the summer. I definitely don’t have a green thumb, and I didn’t do great keeping up with things this year. But I still had a garden, and it provided plenty of produce for hubby and I all summer!
I found a great list of in season fruits and vegetables here.
Check back soon for two more tips!
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