Buy Weirdly Shaped Produce

This might come as a surprise to some, but fruits and vegetables don't always grow perfectly into the shape we're used to seeing on supermarket shelves. Sometimes, for whatever reason, they grow a little wonky and misshaped. However, until recently, a lot of this product was just thrown out because stores thought that no one would buy it. Luckily, more and more stores are starting to sell misshapen produce at a cheaper price.

If you looking to save money then consider buying wonky produce the next time you're out shopping. It tastes the same and buying misshapen produce will also help cut down on food waste.

Avoid Pre-Shredded And Chopped Groceries

It's no secret that grocery stores and companies make consumers pay for convenience. Often, that convenience comes in the form of things like pre-chopped products, such as cheese. However, avoiding these things and just heading straight to the deli can save a lot of money, and it only really takes a few minutes of your time. In addition, the quality of whatever it is you're buying is often better, too.

You can also just buy complete blocks of things like cheese and shred it yourself when you get home, which will give you a bit more versatile in how you can use it.

Sometimes It Pays To Put Off Shopping

Nobody likes going to the grocery store to do the weekly shopping, and a lot of times, some of us are guilty to putting it off till the last minute. However, it turns out that it just might pay to put off shopping until the last possible second. A lot of supermarkets tend to slash their prices at the last possible second in order to try and clear stock and prepare for the next day's inventory.

So, the next time you find yourself at the grocery store late at night because you procrastinated until the last second, search out for price cuts, and you're likely to find some.

Shop At Multiple Stores

It might be a bit of an inconvenience, but shopping around at multiple stores is a great way to save money, especially if you use coupons and plan out your trips at the beginning of the week. Most of the time, one store might have better deals on certain items than another, and vice versa. So, if you can cut coupons and take advantage of the deals that are running at different stores, you're going to save a lot of money.

Yes, it'll take much more time than just going to one grocery store would, but you'd actually be really amazed at how much it saves you on a weekly basis.

Frozen Vegetables Really Aren't That Bad

We usually think of anything that's frozen as extremely bad for us, but that's not always the case, especially when it comes to frozen vegetables. These can be a cheap alternative to buying fresh, and they'll last for months in the freezer. However, the best part is that there's hardly any difference in taste when it comes to most vegetables. And when we say hardly any difference, we mean literally almost no difference.

Of course, not every vegetable can be found frozen, but the ones you can find usually make a great side item for just about any meal. They also make for great additions to stews and soups.

Just Grow Your Own Herbs

If you're looking to save some money on buying fresh herbs, then why not consider starting your own herb garden? Herbs are a great way to add some greenery to a kitchen, and whenever you need some, you just pick off a couple of leaves, and you're good to go. There's no having to run to the store every couple of days or search the fridge to find that your parsley is all dried up.

Herbs are fairly easy to grow from seeds, too, and they don't require much maintenance, depending on where you put them. At most, they just require one watering a day.

Consider Buying In Bulk

Buying in bulk isn't always going to be the better option, especially if you never use all of whatever it is that you buy. However, if you can identify things that you definitely plan on using, then buying in bulk is a great option to save some money. This is especially true if you only buy items that are on sale in bulk. Just try and aim for things that have a long shelf life or that can be frozen.

You might have to get a little creative with your purchases, but sometimes buying from stores in bulk can save you a lot of money in the long run.