An average American Family spends $500 a month on groceries.
Hence it is important to know what are the traps involved in grocery shopping. Precut vegetables and fruits are marked 1.5 times higher than the uncut produce. Buying more and freezing the extra will save you a lot more than you imagine.
Unhealthy or junk food is usually placed close to the billing counters to include you in the self-indulgence trap. It is advisable to stick to your list. Round up the prices to get a better idea of how much you are paying.
Meat products are priced very high if sold in small quantities and pre-processed. Always go for the bigger portions and get a butcher to cut them up for free.Always buy fresh Deli meat as against packaged variety.
Always remember to put away your change as soon as you receive it to avoid the temptation of buying candies with it.