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How To Save Money When You Shop At Bulk Barn

In case you have never heard of it, Bulk Barn is a Canadian franchise that sells a wide variety of bulk foods including all kinds of candy, health foods, pastas, and much more.  If you have an allergy to gluten, there are many gluten-free products available including snack foods, chocolate, and brown rice pastas.  You can save yourself a lot of money by shopping at Bulk Barn, but here are a few tips to follow in order to do so:

1.  Watch your prices. Just like at any other store, some things are a bargain, but others are overpriced.  Although you may think that everything would be cheaper at a bulk food store, think again.  Certain products such as all purpose flour actually will cost you more if you buy it at Bulk Barn.  Also, you will often be able to find your cereals for less at a regular grocery store, especially if you buy cereal when it goes on sale.  And to all you junk food junkies, another thing to watch out for is certain types of candy.  Sometimes you can buy candy cheaper at Walmart or on sale at grocery stores.  A good example of this would be M & Ms.

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5 Reasons Not To Use Coupons For Groceries

1. They take way too long to collect.  I can think of many other things I would rather spend my time doing than clipping coupons.  Whether you enjoy it or not, think of all the time you are spending looking for just the right deals.  If you are a coupon clipper, I would recommend that you pay attention to how much time you spend each day/week gathering your coupons.  Make sure the savings is worth your time.

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Shop Alone And Save On Groceries

With the increased cost of food prices these days, everything we can do to save a little is worth a try.  I have been reading various articles that provide tips on saving on groceries, and many of them suggest that when you shop you should go alone.

I would have to agree.  I usually do my grocery shopping once every two weeks and I usually go alone.  When I do, I know exactly what I have already got, and what I still need to pick up.   I feel like I can take as much time as I want without worrying about anyone else.

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How To Save Money When You Shop At Safeway

Safeway can be a really affordable place to buy your groceries if you are really selective in what you purchase.  There are a really great perks to shopping at Safeway including excellent customer service and fresh, high quality produce.  Canadians also have the benefit of collecting Air Miles. The downside is that Safeway is pricy unless you are careful.  You definitely want to apply for the Safeway Club Card so you can take advantage of the sales.  Otherwise you are paying way more for your purchase.

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Beware Of Smaller Packaging

As I am sure you have noticed, the cost of food has gone up recently.  You may have also noticed that rather than increasing the cost of certain foods, companies are changing the sizes of their items instead. For example, that ice cream product that you buy that used to be 2 liters may now be closer to a liter and a half.  The cereal may cost the same amount, but if you look closely you will see that you are getting less for your money as they decreased the weight.

Don’t be a food snob.  Ignore attractive packaging.  Focus on what you are getting for your money.  When you shop, make sure you are not in a big hurry, because it will take a few extra minutes to compare various products to make sure you are getting the biggest bang for your buck.

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