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• Clip and use only those coupons for items that are on your grocery list. Some coupons can be saved for future grocery lists.
• Arrange your shopping list in groupings of similar items. For instance, list canned foods together and do the same for fresh fruits and vegetables, etc.
• Use the knowledge you gained from your information-gathering trip to the store to arrange your shopping list according to
the store’s layout. If produce is on the first aisle, put fruits and vegetables at the top of your list.
• Stick to your list. Walk down the store aisles as though you have blinders on and only stop for the items you planned on buying.
• Don’t browse if your list is short. The more real estate a store can get you to cover, the more likely it is you will buy something on impulse. Don’t be a browser.
To plan for non-food household items you need, post a pad and paper somewhere in your kitchen. As you get close to running out of things, write them on the paper. Add them to your grocery-shopping list when you are ready to go to the store. This not only helps you avoid looking for things you might have forgotten once you’re at the store, but also helps you run an efficient household by keeping necessary supplies on hand instead of having to make an extra trip to the store for something you’ve run out of.
Where to Shop
People choose to shop where they do for different reasons. Some people shop where they can get low prices. Others shop where they can negotiate or bargain with the seller. Still others choose a store because it is conveniently located or it offers fast service. You might shop where you know you will get good customer service, or where you know the owner or someone who works there. Think about the reasons you shop where you do. If you only shop in one or two stores, you may be giving up the opportunity to save money.
Become a Shopping Pro
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