Shopping for groceries is one of those regular activities we rarely think twice about. Most of us grab a cart and wander through aisles without much planning. But some clever folks have cracked the code to smarter shopping - and their methods are brilliantly simple. After talking to seasoned shoppers and retail experts, we've gathered some amazing tricks that could change your grocery runs forever. These practical ideas might just turn your next shopping trip into a breeze.
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1. Small cream is very expensive per ml. So you can buy the full litre and freeze what you don’t need
2. Keep your toddler safely in the grocery cart seat (and prevent abductions) with a carabiner
3. Costco tip - face all the barcodes up so they can scan you through quicker
4. Always look for markdown prices at the local market. This person got a bunch of meat for $12 because the sell-by date was the next day. By freezing it, they can make it last over a month.
5. Always check the per-unit pricing
6. You can freeze Costco pesto in ice cube trays to prevent waste. Each cube provides a perfect portion, and you won't have to worry about the container expiring. $8 for two trays makes this an affordable storage solution.
7. If you are shopping for wedding stuff, try to avoid the label “wedding” it’s typically marked up
8. Use boxes inside your reusable shopping bags to make them more rigid
9. Keep your shopping bags from falling over in the car
10. Bring bins with handles for your cart. Place them in your car then carry them inside your house. Keep it in your trunk for your next use.
11. Hang your crunchables on the back of the cart
12. When you forget your reusable bags at the grocery store – you can use the empty or nearly empty cardboard boxes on shelves used to hold stock instead
13. Check prices carefully! This was found in the regular meat section today and the price was honored
14. How to bag groceries
