Here are a few of my go-to tips for saving money on groceries (while still eating well!). What strategies did I miss? Let me know in the comments!
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KEY MOMENTS 🔑
00:00 Introduction
00:25 1. Meal Planning
01:21 2. Take Inventory
02:07 3. Plan Around Sales
03:00 4. Check out your local "ethnic" grocery store
04:02 5. Go Bulky or Go Home
04:31 6. Save big with these beans
05:28 7. Members Only
05:54 8. Avoid impulse buys, the easy way
06:30 9. Eat cheaper with plants
06:59 10. Anchor your meals with these staples ⚓️
08:50 11. Rely on cheap but impactful flavor boosters
10:52 12. Streeeetch out your meals
11:19 13. Don't sleep on your pantry
11:36 14. Get creative with leftovers
12:45 15. Store your foods correctly!
13:48 16. Upcycling is the new recycling
15:06 17. Save your veggie scraps
15:22 18. Use an "eat first" bin (this tip is genius!)
15:43 19. Try a "no-buy" week
16:09 20. Your freezer is your best friend