People always ask, “is the store brand as good as the name brand?” Sometimes the answer is no, but honestly, a majority of the time it really it. It all depends on the type of products you’re buying, food, cleaning supplies, paper products, clothing, but I have some to notice that the store brand is just as good, if not better.
It is better to go to a big box brand store like Walmart or Target or is it better to go to an actual grocery store like Woodmans or Piggly Wiggly? Both sell groceries, so which one is better? I have shopped at both options, and each has its pros and cons.
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Since we live in a world that revolves around technology and our phones (I don’t always believe this but it seems to be the norm), why not use your phone to save money! Finding coupons and earning free money has never been so easy, and it’s at the touch of your finger tips!
There are tons of apps available that earn you points by simply using them! Now I’m going to be real here, it takes a lot of “points” or “check-ins” to get something in return. It can be kind of annoying and even seem like it’s not worth it. However, if you really stick to it and are determined to get something out of it, then it’s worth it.
Here are some apps I like to use to save money:
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Now I know what you’re probably thinking: I’m not about to be that crazy coupon lady. I am not asking you to be like the people on Extreme Couponers, even though they’re kind of genius. They get stores to out them money in the end! But that also means that they probably purchased 35 bottles of mustard and who needs that much mustard!
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I don’t know about everyone else, but I love me some fresh fruits and veggies! Something about the bright colors, the juiciness, the healthy feeling after eating really gets to me. I have loved fruits and veggies for as long as I can remember. Maybe it was growing up with a backyard garden, or my parents were big on having them around the house, but whatever it was, but thankful for it.
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When it comes to grocery shopping, I totally understand how people can spend $100+ for a week or two’s worth of food. You think you’re going make these crazy meals or eat all these snacks, when in reality you probably won’t. By time you go grocery shopping again, you end up throwing away half your things because they went bad.