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If your family is like most right now, you’re counting every penny. Budgets are getting
tighter and finding ways to save money on every day essentials has never been so
important. If you’re looking for easy ways to save money on items your family always
needs, you’re in luck. There are plenty of ways, with little effort, that you can save on
those items and here’s how to start!
Check the websites of your favorite retailers to see what specials they’re running that
week. If you stay up to date on those you’ll be able to always save on items like toilet
paper, beauty products, and school supplies from stores like Target. On their websites
you can also find coupons and sometimes specials they advertise only online.
To save on your grocery costs, never go to the store without a list. You’re much
more likely to buy items you don’t need if you don’t take a list with you. The time you do
your grocery shopping can also make a difference. If you go later in the evening, closer
to closing time then often stores will discount deli and bakery items they can’t sell the
next day like bagels and rotisserie chickens. You can sometimes get these items for half
off by doing your shopping at the right time.
Coupons will never go out of style. Look through your newspaper, especially on
Sundays, for coupons. Many stores allow coupons on top of other sales and loyalty
programs so with a little planning you can save a bundle on your grocery costs. Also
keep an eye out for coupons in your favorite magazine. This is a great place to find
coupons for non-food items like toothpaste, deodorant, and beauty products.
Another option to find coupons is, of course, using the Internet. Check online for printable coupons
from sites like coupons.com, coolsavings.com, couponmom.com, and smartmoney.com
just to name a few. There are tons of websites devoted to online coupons to choose
from. The only catch with these coupons is that not all stores will accept them. Check
with your favorite retailers and stores to double-check before you print them out.
You can also find very good deals on everyday essentials from savings sites like
LivingSocial, Groupon, and Amazon Local Deals. While they most often offer deals
on fun outings and luxury purchases, there are always deals on necessary items from
grocery stores, to dental cleanings, to eye exams and glasses. Stay up to date with what
the sites are currently offering by signing up for their email lists or downloading their
apps to your phone. If you check with them often, you’ll find deals for services that you
can’t avoid. The coupons usually stay good for a few months to a year so even if the
family isn’t due for teeth cleanings for a while, you can plan ahead using these sites.
Plus they all give you the fine print so you’ll know exactly what you’ll be getting before
you make the purchase. And if you ever do feel like splurging on a night out or a family
fun day, these sites will allow you to do that without spending too much.
Saving money on those items and services you can’t live without doesn’t take much
effort. Any time spent searching for coupons, browsing the Internet, and planning around
store specials will be worth it when you watch your monthly costs decreasing.
great points!