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Master Grocery Shopping: Tips for College Students

05.01.18

When you’re in college, living off-campus can be fun and exciting, but it can also be somewhat overwhelming. Chances are, you’re doing a lot of things on your own for the first time. Believe it or not, one of the things many students find challenging is grocery shopping on a budget. It may sound simple, but eating well can become expensive and cutting costs can be difficult. Luckily, there are some tips you can use to help you save money and step up your grocery-shopping game.

Make a Shopping List

It’s not impossible to shop without a list, but it’s also not efficient. Making a list is budget-friendly and time-effective. Not to mention, it can prevent you from forgetting important items. A grocery list is also a good place to do some meal planning. You can make a list of ingredients or create meals from some of the items on your list. A smartphone is the most convenient place to write your grocery list; just create a list and set a reminder for your shopping trip. Planning your trip to the supermarket can also help you save money by helping you avoid impulse buys and/or overpriced products.

Use Coupons

Coupons are perhaps the most practical way to save money on groceries. It doesn’t matter if you sign up for a coupon-oriented website or clip them from the paper, coupons will ensure you get the most bang for your buck. They can also be motivation for trying new products and/or brands. Keep in mind, though, that your coupons will go even further if you wait until the items are on sale. Shopping with coupons during a sale will allow you to buy and save even more.

Keep Track of Your Spending

No matter what you buy, always keep your receipts. Receipts can help you track how much you spend on food, as well as help you create an accurate budget. Besides that, if you shop at different supermarkets, it’ll help you figure out which one has the best deals and could help you save the most money. Not to mention, keeping your receipts will help you track overspending.

Go Shopping with Your Friends

Put a little fun into grocery shopping – yes, it is possible! Plan to go shopping with a friend or two. Friends can stop you from making impulse purchases and roommates can help share the cost of some food items. Plus, it just makes the shopping trip more fun.

Rent an Apartment with a Well-Equipped Kitchen

When you have everything you need in the kitchen to prepare food from scratch, you can save much more easily on groceries than you would if you had to buy ready-made meals. If you’re currently looking for places to rent in London, Ontario where you have access to a kitchen that’s great for cooking, check out the apartments here at Foundry First.

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