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JGibbs wrote:
You can save a ton on fresh fruits and vegetables by joining a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture). Sign ups have already started here and slots fill up quickly. If you have one nearby I recommend trying it, especially if you don't garden.FrankN wrote: I have heard couponing can be a lot of work as well. I usually just try and buy store brand items and try not to waste food. No other real tricks/tips when it comes to grocery shopping.
Some farms in my area offer this. I love the idea of supporting local farms, but with it just being me, there's no way it would work out in my favor. I've talked to friends about going in together and splitting it, but that hasn't been successful either. As of now, I'm sticking to Aldi and a local for my produce.
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JGibbs wrote:
You can save a ton on fresh fruits and vegetables by joining a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture). Sign ups have already started here and slots fill up quickly. If you have one nearby I recommend trying it, especially if you don't garden.FrankN wrote: I have heard couponing can be a lot of work as well. I usually just try and buy store brand items and try not to waste food. No other real tricks/tips when it comes to grocery shopping.
And do the fruits and vegatables come from your area?
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You can save a ton on fresh fruits and vegetables by joining a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture). Sign ups have already started here and slots fill up quickly. If you have one nearby I recommend trying it, especially if you don't garden.FrankN wrote: I have heard couponing can be a lot of work as well. I usually just try and buy store brand items and try not to waste food. No other real tricks/tips when it comes to grocery shopping.
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JGibbs wrote:
I'm surprised you aren't using all those apps and other tricks. If you do decide to use them in the future, use a fake address, name, email, and phone number so you aren't giving away your information to every marketer in the country. The same is true for a store loyalty card. I always use fakes. When using Walmart Savings Catcher, I always pay in cash at the store so I'm not getting tracked. So, what's your go to method of saving money at the store?FrankN wrote:
Do they send you coupons then? I guess I don't understand how it saves you money.
That Extreme Couponing show inspired me to try coupons. I followed a few blogs which gave instructions for where and how to achieve big savings. It worked, but it sure was hard work and took a lot of time. I didn't buy any coupons, but it really did eat up my time. I donated my stockpile and quit doing it. You can only use so much shampoo.
I have heard couponing can be a lot of work as well. I usually just try and buy store brand items and try not to waste food. No other real tricks/tips when it comes to grocery shopping.
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I'm surprised you aren't using all those apps and other tricks. If you do decide to use them in the future, use a fake address, name, email, and phone number so you aren't giving away your information to every marketer in the country. The same is true for a store loyalty card. I always use fakes. When using Walmart Savings Catcher, I always pay in cash at the store so I'm not getting tracked. So, what's your go to method of saving money at the store?FrankN wrote:
Do they send you coupons then? I guess I don't understand how it saves you money.
That Extreme Couponing show inspired me to try coupons. I followed a few blogs which gave instructions for where and how to achieve big savings. It worked, but it sure was hard work and took a lot of time. I didn't buy any coupons, but it really did eat up my time. I donated my stockpile and quit doing it. You can only use so much shampoo.
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I use Walmart Savings Catcher (I hate shopping at Walmart though), Saving Star, and Ibotta. I've gotten some free items and saved a bundle by using each of these. It just takes a minute to upload the receipt and it's been worth my time.FrugalFran wrote: How about those apps where you upload a photo of your receipt and get money back? I've seen a couple of them, but I can't remember the names. Is anyone here familiar with these apps?
Do they send you coupons then? I guess I don't understand how it saves you money.
Saving Star and Ibotta are cash back apps. Once you buy the product and verify it with the barcode of the item and/or the receipt you get the posted amount. Once you hit the minimum (usually $25), you can transfer the money to PayPal.
The receipt ones someone mentioned, like Receipt Hog and Fetch Rewards, are apps where all you do is upload the receipt to earn points. The points can be redeemed for cash or gift cards. This works because the information is sold to marketing researchers.
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CentsibleSaver wrote:
I use Walmart Savings Catcher (I hate shopping at Walmart though), Saving Star, and Ibotta. I've gotten some free items and saved a bundle by using each of these. It just takes a minute to upload the receipt and it's been worth my time.FrugalFran wrote: How about those apps where you upload a photo of your receipt and get money back? I've seen a couple of them, but I can't remember the names. Is anyone here familiar with these apps?
Do they send you coupons then? I guess I don't understand how it saves you money.
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I use Walmart Savings Catcher (I hate shopping at Walmart though), Saving Star, and Ibotta. I've gotten some free items and saved a bundle by using each of these. It just takes a minute to upload the receipt and it's been worth my time.FrugalFran wrote: How about those apps where you upload a photo of your receipt and get money back? I've seen a couple of them, but I can't remember the names. Is anyone here familiar with these apps?
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