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Originally Posted by sakigt
Ive found the best way to save money on groceries is not coupons. They are, however, a great supplement. $1 or $2 here or there. Some days I dont use any.
1) Shopping sales. Especially BOGO sales.
2) Buying a lot when its on sale.
Doing this I spend $100-150 a month on feed my boyfriend and I home-cooked meals 5 nights a week, multiple leftovers for lunch and breakfast on the weekends. Every package of meat in my freezer has an "on sale" sticker on it. Ive got 20 boxes of rice and pasta in my cabinet from when its been on sale. I buy fresh veggies weekly and make sure to put a paper towel in with the bag to discourage it going bad. I also substitute frozen veggies I can stand when necessary.
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I agree that coupons are a way to supplement, and not by any means the only way to lower your costs. One could also argue that some people are always buying things on sale, especially if they are not needed and wasting money. I would think one effective strategy on using coupons is:
Keep a list of things you cook with/use (toiletries, cleaning supplies)
Buying things when they go on sale, and then using coupons on top of the sale price to end up paying the least or buying the generic if it is the cheapest price.