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Here’s How to Save Money on Fruits & Vegetables With Easy Strategies

One of the challenges we all have is figuring out how to eat healthy foods while trying to save money. Fruits and vegetables are healthy, but can be so expensive. This week I saw fresh strawberries for $8 a pound! Don’t get discouraged–there are some ways to save money on fruits and vegetables:

  1. Buy seasonal produce: Seasonal fruits and vegetables are often less expensive and fresher than those that are out of season. Look for produce that is in season in your area and incorporate it into your meals. Find out what is in season in your neck of the woods with this Farmer’s Almanac guide.
  2. Shop at farmer’s markets: Farmer’s markets can offer great deals on fresh produce. You can often find fruits and vegetables at lower prices than at grocery stores, especially if you buy in bulk. Plus, going to a farmer’s market is a fun outing.
  3. Buy in bulk: Purchasing fruits and vegetables in bulk can save you money. Look for deals on large quantities and freeze any produce you don’t use immediately. You can thaw vegetables later to use in soups, casseroles or stews. I freeze bananas and berries to use in smoothies or oatmeal as a natural sweetener.
  4. Use coupons and discounts: Check your local grocery store’s weekly ads and online coupons for discounts on produce. Some stores also offer loyalty programs that can help you save money. Be sure to download your stores’ apps to get easy digital coupons for produce bargains. Find the best produce deals for your store using your CouponMom.com Deals Lists.
  5. Grow your own produce: Consider growing your own fruits and vegetables if you have the space and resources. This can be a cost-effective way to enjoy fresh produce, and it can be a fun and rewarding hobby. Find easy techniques for container gardening and enjoy fresh produce for pennies.
  6. Choose frozen fruits and vegetables: While fresh produce is ideal, frozen fruits and vegetables can be a good alternative, especially when they are out of season. They are often less expensive than fresh produce and can be just as nutritious.
  7. Compare prices for produce at different stores. Yes, there can be a wide range of prices on common produce items so it’s worth comparing. In many cases, you can compare prices using the stores’ websites so you don’t have to spend much time or gas driving around to different stores.
  8. Plan your produce purchases to avoid wasting food. Americans waste up to 40% of their grocery dollar by allowing perishable foods to go bad before using them, or by throwing away unused leftovers. It’s worth taking a little time each week to think about your meals and snacks for the week to determine the right amount to buy. That simple strategy will save you hundreds of dollars a year–to do something more worthwhile than adding to our landfills!

By following these tips, you can save money on fruits and vegetables without sacrificing the quality of your meals or compromising on your health.

Top 10 ways to save money on Christmas and holiday shopping


The holiday season is our favorite time to shop smart and save! Coupon Mom has practical and creative tips to help you shop for everyone on your list and entertain family and friends in style. You’ll be more relaxed and stress-free if you don’t break the bank! Get ready to relax and enjoy the holidays, knowing you’ve shopped smart. Save money right away with these holiday spending tips:

1) Make a menu for your Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners.

Sit down and list the dishes you plan to make and the ingredients you need to buy. Inventory your kitchen to see what you already have on hand – and be thorough.

2) Check weekly advertising circulars and CouponMom to see which stores have the best prices on the items you need.

Most stores will feature a few of items at rock-bottom sale prices – so you can cherry pick the best deals. Ask stores if they have a price matching policy. If one says yes, take the ads from all the stores to the price matching store and get the lowest price on every item in one store. (And you’ll save gas!)

3) Be a coupon hunter!

Thanksgiving and Christmas are the most important grocery coupon times of the year. Store circulars in newspapers have more coupons than usual in the two Sunday issues before Thanksgiving – and you can print great grocery coupons from websites like Coupon Mom.

4) Save by substituting and avoid expensive ingredients for your Christmas dinner.

For example, instead of using a $4 package of pecans for a sweet potato casserole topping, you might use a crumble topping with oatmeal, butter and brown sugar that costs pennies to make. Note, too, that it’s less expensive to bake a pumpkin pie than an apple pie – and much easier.

5) Stock up on holiday-time savings.

Take advantage grocery bargains right after Thanksgiving and Christmas and stock up for future meals. If you have the freezer space, buy an extra turkey or two. Don’t forget the sales on canned pumpkin, cranberries, gravy and pie crust mix – and you can use them all year.

If you love the holidays as much as Coupon Mom, you’ll love shopping with these tips and strategies for getting the most for your dollar, with the least stress possible. For the rest of the top 10 list, check out these suggestions on how to save during holiday shopping, for a happier and more relaxed holiday shopping experience.
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