Easy ways to save on your groceries
Between tax hikes and the escalating fuel price, 2018 has been a sad year for the consumer.
We’ve found ten ways to beat the grocery bill blues.
Shop at the source
For every step the item you buy has to take to get to you, there’s a mark-up, and someone has to pay it. Shopping at the source isn’t always that easy, but wherever possible, try and buy the item you need from the manufacturer or producer first.
Grow your own
Starting your own vegetable patch or herb garden is a great way to cut back on your grocery bill. Keep cultivating it, and turn it into a family weekend activity, so that household enthusiasm stays up when it comes to growing your own.
Grow from another
Don’t throw away that avocado pip – you can use it to grow whole new tree. It may take quite a while for the tree to grow big enough for your garden, but let’s not forget: if you think your favourite green fruit is expensive now, imagine how much it’ll cost in 10 years’ time.
Save your loyalty points
It seems every store now has a loyalty system, where you can earn rewards or points just for shopping with them. Be sensible about your shopper points, and rather than redeeming them whenever you see a positive balance, save them up for a special occasion or keep them aside for when you need to do some festive season shopping.
Shop online
We all know that shopping online is extremely convenient, but it can also help you save money too. Put your online shopping habits to good use, and you’ll find it easier to stick to a strict shopping list, while taking advantage of ‘online only’ specials.
Don’t always buy in bulk
Buying in bulk can save you money, but it doesn’t always work out that way. Buying 18 rolls of low-cost toilet paper could work out well, but buying three pockets of oranges might not. Be sensible about your bulk buys, and keep those mostly for non-perishable goods.
Scan the shelves
The most expensive items in a store are usually found at eye level. Scan the shelves, up and down, for cheaper versions of the same product.
• Information supplied by Private Property.
Also read: This is how you can reduce your property tax burden
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