SLASHING YOUR GROCERY BILL!

I was browsing AOL for something useful to write about...and I stumbled on this. I'm gonna give you the tips they give to reduce your grocery bill.

1. STOCKPILE SALE ITEMS
They say to shop on a 12-week cycle, instead of weekly, because most items are only on sale once every 12 weeks.
Ex. You buy 3 24-count pkgs of Charmin toilet paper for $5.99 each. 2 pkgs at the regular price are $9.99 each. You'll save $12.00 or 40%

2. BUY SMALL
Don't assume that the largest quantity of an item is the best deal. Check the per-ounce or per-unit price (on the shelf tag) before you buy. If you buy small...use your coupons to make it a better deal.
Ex. A 15-oz box of Cheerios is $2.89 ($0.19 cents/oz) and a 20-oz box is $3.99 ($0.20 cents/oz.) So if you buy the 15-oz box you save a penny per ounce.

3.WATCH FOR PRICING ERRORS
It pays to pay attention. Look for scanner errors...prices ringing up higher or lower than their marked price is more common than you would think. Price errors in the store's favor affect 2% of the items, costing us, the consumer $2.5 billion a year.
Ex. An $8.99 bottle of olive oil rings up as $9.99....per Michigan law..if you catch it you get a $5.00 discount, making the item $3.99..a savings of $6.00 or 60%

4. READ THE FINE PRINT
When scanning your sale flyers be sure to read the words as well as look at the pictures. The written word is binding! Also watch out for multiple items at a promotional price....3 for $1.00, unless otherwise specified you're not required to buy all 3 to get the promotional price.
Ex. A $ 0.50-cent manufacturer's coupon with a photo of Arm&Hammer's Fridge Fresh Refridgerator Air Filter is actually good for "any Arm & Hammer product." If you use it on a $2.99 tube of Arm & Hammer Dental Care toothpaste you'll save 50 cents or 17%

5.SKIP THE SUPERMARKET
The grocery store is not always the best place to buy food. Prices are often lower at stores where the focus is away from food.
Superstores: Wal-Mart, Target, and Kmart - for snack foods, cereal, and cleaning supplies
Pharmacies and drugstores: for milk, otc medications, or personal-care products
Gas Stations: for milk, juice, and snacks
Warehouse Clubs: BJ's, Sam's Club, and Costco offer best deals on spirits, prepared food adn other items (* beware not all deals are great)
The Web: for bulk items consider groceries from Amazon.com, no sales tax and most purchases qualify for free shipping

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