How to Get Some of Your Groceries for Free
- 1). Start clipping coupons. Every week, get a Sunday paper and clip coupons for products that you normally use. You can also go online and print off free grocery coupons. Organize them and keep them handy for later. See resources below for helpful links.
- 2). Make your grocery list. Take your favorite grocery store's weekly flier and pay attention to the specials. Base that week's purchases on what is on sale. Don't put anything on the list that you would not normally buy.
- 3). Compare your grocery list with your coupons. Most stores will still accept a coupon even though the item is on sale. Match coupons with sale items and attach the coupons to your grocery list with a paperclip.
- 4). Go shopping with your grocery list and coupons. Stick to your list. Remember that most buy one get one items are actually on sale for half off. If you do not need two, just get the one and still use the coupon. Purchase the sale items and make sure that the clerk scans your coupons. In some cases, the sale price combined with the coupon will actually give you the product for free!