Groceries - more tips for saving dough at the grocery store

A friend shared a Yahoo! Finance article on "The Lazy Ways to Save on Groceries." I know I did a quick entry back in February on saving by buying above and below eye level, but these extra tips are great ideas, too.

-Per Unit Pricing

Let the little label on the shelf do the math. Be sure to check out the cost per unit when comparing prices. Strangely enough the big container isn't always the least expensive. Often, but not always.

-Cut Your Own Veggies and Fruit

You will pay more for convenience. Plain and simple. To save on produce -- cut the veggies and fruit by hand, and skip the pre-cut options. Same applies to single serving containers of packaged foods like oatmeal, cookies and chips.

-Skip Status

Store brands are often on par with name brands. Do your own taste test before writing off the store brand's quality.

-Stick to the List

How many items do you impulse-buy? I'm too embarrassed to include the answer here. Trust me. It isn't pretty. Make a list. Stick to it when you shop (much like with holiday shopping) and you will save. Plain and simple.

-Stop Feeding your Trash Can

Americans waste a lot of food. A whole lot of food. Remember the list? Make a weekly menu while you're at it, and avoid buying more than you can possible use -- especially perishable items.

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-reenie