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Also, it's Thrifty Thursday! So if you have something to share, link up at coupon teacher below! :)
Here's the article:
No Coupon…What? Saving Money Without Coupons
Couponing is a fabulous way to save money and get tons of freebies, but what about those things for which there almost never seem to be coupons? Do you have to pay a lot of money for those things? Not as much as you might think. Here are a few ways to save money on such things as meat and produce.
Farmer’s Market
I know this one is used a lot, but it’s for a good reason. Local farmers typically charge less for their fruits and veggies than grocery stores. No middle man. You have the added benefit of talking directly to the people that grew it, so you know where it comes from.
Local cattle farmers will sell their beef at community markets as well, though they aren’t always as cheap as certain grocery stores. My brother has gotten some really good locally grown beef at his farmer’s market. He may have paid a tiny bit more than at the grocery stores on this front, but the quality was infinitely better.
Buy in season
Ever notice how tomatoes are affordable when they’re in season and ridiculous when they’re not? The laws of supply and demand=cheaper produce when it’s in season.
Shop Sales
As couponers, we are seasoned pros at this one. Comparing grocery store ads can save you lots. One week, Food Lion will have strawberries on sale and Harris Teeter will have chicken and then the next week, vice versa.
Grocery Promotions/store coupons
Target and Food Lion, among others offer store coupons. I remember printing a coupon good for $3 off my next $5 produce purchase last year at Food Lion. Catalinas are also
Discount Bakeries for Bread
Companies like Flowers have a lot of discount stores where you can buy “day old bread” for cheap and eat it up fast.
Rebates
If your state participates, many beer companies offer mail in rebates on items you usually don’t find coupons for. The best part? You don’t even have to buy the beer to get the money. As with all rebates, make sure you keep that receipt.
Money Maker Rollover Deals
I’ve never actually made any money anywhere at Target, but most of the time, if I have supplemental items in my basket, the free + overage will work on covering some of the cost of the extra items, so plan to grab fruits, veggies and meat when you have a good free + overage deal.
Got any other ideas? Please share!
Also, it's Thrifty Thursday! So if you have something to share, link up at coupon teacher below! :)
Here's the article:
No Coupon…What? Saving Money Without Coupons
Couponing is a fabulous way to save money and get tons of freebies, but what about those things for which there almost never seem to be coupons? Do you have to pay a lot of money for those things? Not as much as you might think. Here are a few ways to save money on such things as meat and produce.
Farmer’s Market
I know this one is used a lot, but it’s for a good reason. Local farmers typically charge less for their fruits and veggies than grocery stores. No middle man. You have the added benefit of talking directly to the people that grew it, so you know where it comes from.
Local cattle farmers will sell their beef at community markets as well, though they aren’t always as cheap as certain grocery stores. My brother has gotten some really good locally grown beef at his farmer’s market. He may have paid a tiny bit more than at the grocery stores on this front, but the quality was infinitely better.
Buy in season
Ever notice how tomatoes are affordable when they’re in season and ridiculous when they’re not? The laws of supply and demand=cheaper produce when it’s in season.
Shop Sales
As couponers, we are seasoned pros at this one. Comparing grocery store ads can save you lots. One week, Food Lion will have strawberries on sale and Harris Teeter will have chicken and then the next week, vice versa.
Grocery Promotions/store coupons
Target and Food Lion, among others offer store coupons. I remember printing a coupon good for $3 off my next $5 produce purchase last year at Food Lion. Catalinas are also
Discount Bakeries for Bread
Companies like Flowers have a lot of discount stores where you can buy “day old bread” for cheap and eat it up fast.
Rebates
If your state participates, many beer companies offer mail in rebates on items you usually don’t find coupons for. The best part? You don’t even have to buy the beer to get the money. As with all rebates, make sure you keep that receipt.
Money Maker Rollover Deals
I’ve never actually made any money anywhere at Target, but most of the time, if I have supplemental items in my basket, the free + overage will work on covering some of the cost of the extra items, so plan to grab fruits, veggies and meat when you have a good free + overage deal.
Got any other ideas? Please share!
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