Plan Meals

It might seem tedious, but meal planning is a smart way to save money on food. It allows you to ring-fence your budget and ensures that you buy exactly what you need, so nothing gets wasted.

Make a list and stick to it. Organize your fridge and cupboards so that you can use up old foods before buying more, and always check the ‘use by’ dates on packaged foods.

Shop Online

Online grocery shopping can be a great way to save money on your groceries. You can compare prices on everything from ounces of olive oil to square feet of paper towels using unit pricing, which makes it easier to avoid those extra impulse buys. Additionally, you can save money by switching to supermarket own label brands which are often just as good or better than big name brands. 

Buy In Bulk

Buying in bulk is not only a smart way to save money, it can also help you stay organized and reduce waste. Smart bulk purchases include shelf-stable food like rice, beans and pasta and nonperishable items like canned goods, paper products and cleaning supplies.

Look For Sales

One of the biggest checks you write every month is for groceries, but that doesn’t mean you have to reconcile yourself to a diet of ramen noodles. You can find a lot of savings by tracking sales cycles.

Canned goods, dried pasta, cereal, baking staples like flour and sugar and even spices are all good examples of generic or store brand items that are just as good as the name brands. Also, remember to shop on an empty stomach so you can resist the temptation of impulse buys.