Groceries

You work hard to save money on groceries. You review the food ads, and plan your menu around them. You reorganize and catalog what you have in your pantry and freezer so you know what you have in stock. You plan your shopping list and figure the most efficient route to take so you can hit two or three stores in one trip. You’re armed with a great plan and ready to make a killing on the food you’ll purchase to feed your family.

From the mail we receive, we knew that organic foods was a hot topic. We were thrilled to receive these helpful tips from our readers. We hope their input encourages you to eat healthier.

Mendy Thorsland from Rock Stream, New York, shares how she saves money on organic food for her family.

Have you ever thought, “Hmm, this name-brand product costs twice as much as the generic; is it twice as good? Oh, it’s all just advertising hype, there can’t be that BIG of a difference — I’m going to save the money and buy the generic.” Well, when it came to dishwashing liquid, that was our general opinion until just recently. We would buy the pricier name-brand products only if there was a sale and we had a good coupon, but we had no idea if we were just buying a name or if we were buying more cleaning ability.

A few weeks ago, Steve saw an older couple standing in front of a supermarket dairy case just shaking their heads. They’d come to buy eggs, but when they saw the prices, they turned and walked away empty-handed.