Save $100 in 10 Minutes: Add An Extra Stop To Your Grocery Shopping Trip
So we all know that the warehouse chains (Costco, Superstore, etc) can be great ways to add some value to your grocery shopping experience – buying in bulk and stocking up on items you use frequently. However, most of us believe that getting the bulk items at warehouse chains ALWAYS saves money – some quick research from the good people at Forbes magazine suggests otherwise. Here are some great tips to keep in mind the next time you need to hit the grocery stores and warehouse options. Spend an extra 10 minutes on your shopping excursion and find a way to save over $100 over the next few months in grocery shopping. Forbes did some great checking around and found that even though it feels like you’re getting a great deal on bulk items, you can often just be filling your trunk, cupboards and garage with MORE stuff, rather than less expensive items. Some items that you should avoid at Costco, and get on sale at grocery stores include: • Pop (cans and bottles) • Toilet Paper (this one was a big surprise for me) • Snack foods (chips, individually packaged items) • Office supplies (copy paper, pens) They attributed the lower prices to timely