Compare price
Check store ads for sales (many are also online – check out your stores homepage)
- Specials and seasonal foods can help save money.
- Compare ads among stores to find where you can save the most on your list.
- Be aware that specials and coupons are designed to get you to make an impulse buy.
- Be sure that the items you select are things you need and will use. Even with special prices, refunds and coupons, some foods may not be within your budget.
Use a price book
- Use a price book to find real deals. This simple system helps you monitor the prices of frequently purchased products. Make your own price book:
- Find or buy a small address book or notebook.
- Write down the product name, package size, price, store and date.
- Compare the written prices to advertised specials. After a few weeks you’ll know the best prices and be able to stock up so you never pay the “regular price.”
