How I Save Money On Groceries Without Coupons

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If you’re an adult human who eats food, you’ve probably noticed that the price of groceries (and the price of a lot of other stuff) is rising (read more about why here). If you’re like me, you don’t exactly love grocery shopping, or cooking, or general domesticity. I’m sure as hell not Betty Crocker, I’m usually not cooking dinner from scratch, and I’m definitely not clipping coupons, paper or otherwise. But I have to eat, and so do you, so here are some hacks for finding healthy, affordable groceries. Thank me later.

1. Shop seasonally. You don’t need an avocado in the off- season. You just don’t. Which produce is in season will depend upon your location, so check out this handy seasonal food guide that adjusts for location. Eating seasonally helps you change up your diet and forces you to diversify as well as saving you money.

2. Don’t buy pre-cut vegetables or those stupid salad kits. They’re literally double the cost in most instances, and how hard is it to chop a cucumber? How hard is it to wash some lettuce and add a slivered almond? You’ll pay for convenience, and I do occasionally buy a kit, but it’s never necessary.

3. Buy Organic Store Brands. I feel like I can hear you telling me that organic groceries aren’t a necessity. Kroger’s…