Shopping on certain days of the week can actually boost your savings.  Midweek is typically the best both for additional deals and for a less crowded shopping trip.  Additional tips:  For most grocery stores, manager markdowns are made on Wednesdays and prices are also reduced for items nearing the “sell by” date. Wednesday is also the day most grocery stores release new ads, so you can get bonus deals if the store honors the last week's deal as well. Most savvy shoppers recommend going shopping alone so that you can really focus on shopping efficiently without any distractions.  If you prefer to bring a friend or your partner, just be sure he is aware of your shopping and savings goals.  Have him tackle items on the perimeter of the store while you scour the center; just don't let him sway you from your list!  Sticking to the list and shopping efficiently is also much easier if you leave your children at home. Some items are cheaper if you buy them in bulk, which can help save money and stock your pantry for more than just one month.  Avoid buying anything perishable in bulk or anything that you really don't use often, as this will just waste money.  See if the store offers specials if you buy in bulk, just be sure to do a quick calculation in your head or on your phone to make sure you are actually getting a substantial deal. Different stores have different strengths, and you should use this to your advantage.  If you shop a few times a week, the cost of gas can add up driving all over town, but this doesn't apply when you're shopping only once a month.  Try utilizing a big discount store for bulk items and a grocery store for everything else.  You can also go to a farmers market during peak seasons for inexpensive produce.  Plan on going to two or three stores. Avoid going to more than four stores. Plan to spend about two to four total hours shopping. This is not a requirement, but it is highly recommended that you pay for each trip in cash.  Paying in cash will help you stay accountable for the money you are spending.  It will also help you gauge whether or not you are sticking to your estimated budget.
خصصي اليوم المناسب لرحلة التسوق. اذهبي للتسوق بمفردكِ. اشتري الأغراض التي تستخدمينها باستمرار بالجُملة. اذهبي لعدة متاجر. ادفعي مقابل كل مشترياتكِ من المال النقدي.