Hey Smarty Pants...If you’ve been couponing for a while you have probably noticed that it’s easier to get great deals on non-food items while the cost of groceries is “eating up” most of your monthly budget. It might sound basic but make sure you are using your store’s weekly ad to plan your meals for that week. Even without using coupons, planning your family’s meals around only the items that are on sale will save you a bundle. You should never allow yourself to shop without knowing what’s on sale and what you really need. You will not only spend more money than you would have to for your ingredients, but will also be more likely to buy things you didn't intend to.
While you’re using the ad to plan your meals, don’t forget to always shop from your stockpile before you shop at the store! If you’re lucky enough to have a stockpile of food items, try to find recipes that use those ingredients. There are several great recipe websites that allow you to input the ingredients you want to center your meal around. Some of my favorites are:
• Kraftfoods.com
• Allreceipes.com
• Supercook.com
Combine using your stockpile food items along with a store’s sale price and coupons and your meals will not only be delicious but inexpensive as well!
As always...shop like a Smarty Pants!
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