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                      Coupons | 250 tips for saving money on groceries

                      Penina Petersen by Penina Petersen
                      December 10, 2018
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                      coupons | 250 tips for saving money on groceries

                      Coupons are fun for clipping, saving, stretching a dollar and are a hobby for people the world over. With technology coupons have taken on a new life. No longer are newspaper, junk mail and website coupons it. Deal and discount coupon sites like Groupon show how the world has gone gaga about discount sites and coupons.

                      Coupons aren’t the only way to save!

                      But coupons aren’t the only way to save money on groceries. There are hundreds of ways to save. I’ve researched 250 of the best, most essential ways to help you save hundreds, if not thousands of dollars on groceries this year.

                      If you are not a big meat-eater, you can save money by reducing your meat intake to several meals each week. This would make you a person called a Flexitarian but also a richer person.

                      Why? Because meat is bloody expensive! That’s why! You’ll be saving some pretty big bucks over the course of one year if you skipped meat meals three or four times a week. Just imagine the savings!

                      You can also do tricky things at parties like refuse the Kabana because you are a ‘Flexitarian’ and you don’t eat meat on Saturdays. If you are a shy person, this would be an interesting conversation starter. You might even convert your fellow party-goer by explaining your reasons for going partly meatless. But also being a Flexitarian means you can give in and eat the Kabana anyway!

                      That would really prove the Flexitarian’s point, wouldn’t it?

                      As for consumers? They are much savvier these days. They read reviews before making purchases. They get on Facebook and ask their friends about products. It is a fact that many people entering physical stores know more about the products in store than the salespeople! That’s because they’ve done their research before entering and they know exactly what they want. They will also do research in-store on the spot on their mobile phones. The power of social media has resulted in a major shift in buyer behavior.

                      Get clipping coupons or shop online!

                      In terms of saving on groceries, it is now easier to shop around for groceries online. I’ve segmented my shopping to become cheaper, faster and more efficient. Instead of fighting parking at the mall to go to a supermarket, I visit my local butcher and greengrocer. This is a ten minute round trip and these guys are much cheaper. I get milk and bread delivered from Aussie Farmers. I purchase all toiletries and home laundry goods in bulk online every quarter. I’ve created my own physical and virtual hypermarket to suit my lifestyle and budget.

                      If you want to save stacks on groceries you must read this list. The savings you make from this list will be incredible. Whether you want to clip coupons or learn strategies for getting more focused at the shops, this list will do it for you.

                      Keep this list handy when meal planning or keep it on the fridge for some strategic ammunition before venturing out to spend on groceries.


                      250 tips for saving money on groceries including coupon clipping!

                      A way to save on meat

                      Switch to one or two vegetarian meals each week.

                      Always plan meals

                      Before grocery shopping definitely do some meal planning.

                      Always shop around

                      Shop around and know where to get these products cheaper. Share your discoveries.

                      An excellent option

                      If you weigh up your spend, time and schedule shopping online is an excellent option.

                      Apps versus prices

                      Don’t just shop at a supermarket because they have a fancy mobile app.

                      Ask a service person

                      Ask at the service desk about any discounts on offer to special customers like you.

                      Avoid buying soft drinks

                      Get used to drinking water. Give everyone in the house a water bottle. Chill them.

                      Avoid checkout tempters

                      Put blinkers on while waiting

                      Play on the Savings Room Facebook page while waiting!

                      Avoid disposables

                      Make a rule to reduce your use of disposable products this year by 50 percent and save.

                      Avoid excess

                      Anything that is over-packaged or individually wrapped is costing you money.

                      Avoid gourmet recipes

                      Avoid gourmet recipes when budgeting. They often include expensive ingredients.

                      Avoid junk food specials

                      Keep walking straight past junk food specials. Your waistline and wallet will thank you.

                      Avoid middle aisles

                      Don’t venture into the middle of a supermarket. Save by not buying convenience items.

                      Avoid the sweet aisle

                      If you see an aisle named Confectionary keep walking to the fruit section!

                      Avoidance as a policy

                      Avoid going to the supermarket altogether. Only shop once stocks are depleted.

                      Stock up

                      Stock up on milk and bread to avoid extra trips to the supermarket.

                      Baking products

                      Buy baking products in bulk every season at discount supermarkets.

                      Bargain bins

                      Always check out supermarket bargain bins. Use for cheap Christmas presents.

                      Inconvenience yourself

                      Be prepared to drive for discounts. Do bulk shopping trips for the month.

                      Become a Flexitarian

                      Eat vegetarian all week to save on meat. Have a big juicy steak once a week.

                      Become a label guru

                      Get good at reading labels on products.

                      Beware at Aldi

                      Watch buying extra items down the middle aisles. Compare with places like K-Mart.

                      Beware changing sizes

                      Beware of companies slightly reducing the size of their products E.g. Toothpaste.

                      Beware of loyalty cards

                      You might get $50 at the end of the year but pay much more in that supermarket.

                      Beware cheap coffee

                      It may take two teaspoons to get a decent strong cup. Buy espresso or quality coffee.

                      Beware packaging tricks

                      Beware of packaging tricks. E.g. the larger holes in sauce and condiment bottles.

                      Budget with gift cards

                      Buy supermarket gift cards. E.g. Buy four gift cards worth $100. Take only the gift card.

                      Budget, budget, budget

                      Always set a budget before venturing out to a supermarket.

                      Bulk up with chickpeas

                      Try bulking up a casserole with a can of chickpeas.

                      Bulk up with carbs

                      You can stretch out stews and meat dishes further by adding potato and rice to the meal.

                      Bulk-buy groceries

                      Costco offer a large selection of bulk-buy items including nappies, meat and party foods.

                      Buy before a holiday

                      If you shop on the Eve of a holiday, like Christmas Eve, you will save big dollars.

                      Buy coffee in bulk

                      Buy coffee in bulk when you see it on special. Get to know the best coffee brands.

                      Buy in season

                      Don’t break the budget if avocados are expensive. Look for cheaper alternatives.

                      Buy in bulk

                      Plan meals, buy in bulk, cook in bulk and freeze meals ahead of time.

                      Buy less

                      Don’t buy two items if you only need one. Get into the habit of under-consuming.

                      Buy long life milk

                      Buy long-life milk and keep it in the pantry. Buy enough to last until your next shop.

                      Buy meat online

                      Google how to buy meat wholesale online in your area. Get meat delivered and save.

                      Buy normal items

                      Would you buy this item if it were not on sale? If the answer is no, put it back.

                      Buy smaller eggs

                      No one really notices the size of an egg. Buy smaller eggs and make cumulative savings.

                      Buy staples in bulk

                      Buy rice, pasta and potatoes in bulk. Keep ingredients at hand to avoid extra trips.

                      Buy the bird

                      Rather than buying chicken in pieces buy the whole bird. Cut up before freezing.

                      Buy the cheapest item

                      Buy the cheapest item, out of the range of that item.  Do this for all items.

                      Buy to a sales cycle

                      Sales cycles often run for a period of 12 weeks. Buy enough for that period of time.

                      Buy yogurt in bulk

                      Buy items like yogurt in bulk and create smaller tubs in Tupperware. This is cheaper.

                      Catch of the Day

                      Catch of the Day (AU) are an online retailer offering supermarket items.

                      Change your thinking

                      Think of each decision as one dollar. You will make strategically better decisions.

                      Cheap chocolate biscuits

                      You can pick up a packet of chocolate biscuits at K-Mart for just one dollar.

                      Cheap party food

                      Costco offer a great selection of bulk-buy party foods and bulk-buy gourmet cheeses.

                      Cheaper fresh produce

                      Investigate ways to buy fresh produce in your area, such as at farm gates and markets.

                      Cheaper half price ham

                      Bulk-buy ham in the meat section and slice it up. This is cheaper and the ham stores for longer.

                      Cheaper meat at Aldi

                      Aldi meat is very cheap compared to the major supermarkets.

                      Check receipt double-ups

                      Always check your supermarket receipt for items that might be rung up twice

                      Check receipt items

                      Check that apples were not put through as exotic bananas.

                      Check your change

                      Always check your change. Machines and people make mistakes.

                      Cheese slicer

                      Invest in a cheese slicer. Kids will think your cheese slices are the real deal!

                      Chef endorsed recipes

                      Beware recipe cards offered by supermarkets. Ingredient prices may be inflated.

                      Chest freezer

                      Invest in a chest freezer. Look for one in classifieds. Do big cook-ups and save.

                      Chicken roll

                      Chicken roll is a good alternative to expensive deli meats.

                      Chips, chips, chips

                      The chip aisle is an unhealthy and expensive aisle to go down. Avoid it.

                      Choose reusable packets

                      Choose packaging that can be recycled as long as prices are right.

                      Coffee as a treat

                      Only buy coffee out when meeting friends or as a treat on a Saturday morning.

                      Common retail trick

                      Seen a discount? Question it. Check the price has not been inflated before discounted.

                      Compare packaging

                      Compare items in different types of packaging. E.g. Plastic versus glass bottles.

                      Compare package sizes

                      Always compare large versus small. Price versus what you get. Know your unit prices.

                      Compare strategies

                      Weigh up travel time, shopping time and cost. Compare it with shopping online.

                      Cook a Sunday roast

                      Cook a Sunday roast and use leftovers for lunches. Avoid expensive lunchmeats.

                      Cook it fresh

                      Packaged and processed meals cost more. Find alternatives.

                      Cook simple recipes

                      If you are on a budget try not to buy into recipes with gourmet ingredients.

                      Coupons by email

                      Get coupons delivered by email so you don’t waste time searching for them.

                      Coupon caution

                      Make sure you need the item you have found the coupon for.

                      Coupon websites

                      There are many coupons websites out there. Research the best ones and sign up.

                      Cut down on coffee

                      Another way to save on coffee is to cut down on how much coffee you drink.

                      Cut and grate cheese

                      Buy cheese in bulk and cut and grate it yourself.

                      Cycle to the supermarket

                      Cycle to the supermarket. You will not buy as much because you cannot carry it home.

                      Decisions equal dollars

                      Every decision you make costs you one dollar, two dollars or even three dollars! Be a guru.

                      Discount chemists

                      It is generally cheaper to buy pharmaceutical products at discount Chemists.

                      Do a stocktake

                      Do a stocktake of the grocery items you use everyday. See what you can do without.

                      Don’t buy water

                      Refill your water bottle out of the tap. Water can cost more than petrol!

                      Don’t distract cashiers

                      Don’t distract a cashier too much. It can cause mistakes on your docket.

                      Don’t look straight ahead

                      Try not to stand in a vague manner looking aimlessly into the middle shelf of an aisle.

                      Don’t shop at rush hour

                      There are less people in the store during non-peak times. Get in and out of the shop quicker.

                      Don’t shop in a store

                      Not going into the supermarket at all will save you big money over time. Shop online.

                      Don’t shop tired

                      Shop when alert. For example shop on Saturdays or in the morning before work.

                      Don’t upsize your basket

                      Never switch your basket for a trolley if it gets too full.

                      Don’t work, shop

                      When you scan your own groceries, you are working for the supermarket for free.

                      Do experiments

                      Shop weekly, fortnightly and monthly. Keep receipts and see what works out cheaper.

                      Drastically reduce costs

                      Meal planning involves buying and cooking in bulk. This drastically reduces costs.

                      Eat before shopping

                      On your way out the door to the supermarket grab a snack from the pantry.

                      Eat simple food

                      Bring things back to simple. Eat simple food and watch your savings grow.

                      Emergency milk

                      Keep powdered milk in the pantry for emergency milk.

                      Emotional shopping

                      Don’t shop when angry or upset. You will throw random items in the trolley.

                      Farm gate veggie boxes

                      Veggies from farm gates are so fresh they are often pulled from the Earth that day!

                      Fast or detox for a day

                      Learn to appreciate food and consume less.

                      Find wholesale butchers

                      Find cheap meat at Tasman Meats and local wholesale butchers.

                      Freeze bread

                      Buy bulk loaves of bread and freeze immediately while fresh. Avoid extra trips.

                      Freeze or buy long-life

                      Avoid extra trips by buying milk in bulk and freezing it. Defrost the milk in the fridge.

                      Freeze your own veggies

                      Spend time on the weekend cutting up veggies and putting them in large freezer bags.

                      Fresh is best

                      Shop seasonally because food is fresher and it is has more flavour.

                      Frozen chicken

                      Frozen chickens are cheaper than fresh chickens. Defrost in the fridge before roasting.

                      Frozen food

                      Frozen food is expensive. You are buying convenience in a bag or box.

                      Fruit and Veg

                      Buy at the end of a day. Pop down to the shops after dinner to grab bargains.

                      Get a farm gate list

                      Look online for a list of suppliers selling fresh produce from the farm gate.

                      Fruit and veggie box

                      Get a regular delivery of fruit and veggies from an online retailer like Aussie Farmers.

                      Get ideas from freezers

                      Look at foods you can buy in the freezer at the supermarket. Cook and freeze yourself.

                      Get the right info

                      Go to the service counter and interview staff about best shopping times for bargains.

                      Give a kid a job

                      Auto cashiers put people out of jobs. Avoid working for supermarkets. Use a person.

                      Go clockwise

                      Shop in a clockwise direction. Shopping anti-clockwise makes you spend more.

                      Go generic

                      Always look for the generic version of a brand. They are usually cheaper.

                      Go vegetarian

                      Lose weight and save on meat by going vegetarian.

                      Good comparison site

                      Google a grocery comparison-shopping site in your country or region.

                      Good party trick

                      Hide generic packets before your party guests arrive and they will never know!

                      Grocery items

                      Stores like Big W and K-Mart have a good range of grocery items.

                      Halve your portions

                      Save money and your waistline at the same time. Cut your portions in half.

                      Handling money

                      Take note of the exact money you handed over. Check receipts.

                      Have a running list

                      Have a routine run which might include the Reject shop, butcher, baker, fruiterer etc.

                      Having friends over

                      Cook a spag bol in a crock-pot for the kids. (See hold potluck dinners.)

                      Healthier kids’ snacks

                      Mince up vegetable leftovers into muffin batches for kids’ lunches.

                      Help smaller retailers

                      Help smaller retailers feed their families, while you feed yours.

                      Hide the evidence

                      Avoid package marketing. No one can tell it is a generic brand on a nice platter.

                      Hold pot-luck dinners

                      Get families to bring meat and salad for a BBQ. Focus on snacks and dessert.

                      If cooking for one

                      Frozen meal options might be cost effective. For example, cook a Lean Cuisine meal.

                      If you have to buy juice

                      If you are buying juice, buy concentrate. It is generally cheaper.

                      If you missed a sale

                      If you got to a sale late and you missed the item on sale, never buy the item anyway.

                      In your trolley

                      Place big items like toilet paper in your trolley first. Reduce space you can fill.

                      Meal planning book

                      Invest in a meal planning book like Table Tucker.

                      Invest in a teapot

                      Teapots also save money, because making tea by the leaf is cheaper.

                      Invest in your own fizz

                      If you must have fizzy drinks, a good investment is a Soda Stream.

                      K-Mart

                      K-Mart has a really good range of grocery essentials at very cheap prices.

                      Keep track of prices

                      Shop online so you can easily cut and paste receipts into a spreadsheet to track spend.

                      Kitchen as supermarket

                      Shop in your pantry, in your freezer and in your cupboard for ingredients.

                      Know worth

                      Know what stuff is worth and then you will know if a discount really is a discount.

                      Know what you’re eating

                      If you make items yourself from scratch you will always know what you are eating.

                      Laundry products

                      Buy laundry products in bulk each season. Try places like the Reject shop.

                      Lead, do not follow

                      Supermarkets put milk and bread at the back to guide you through expensive aisles.

                      Learn to make it

                      Look at the packet or jar and see what the ingredients are. Make a healthy version!

                      Learn to cook

                      Cooking meals from scratch saves much money because you can use fresh ingredients.

                      Learn to cook by video

                      Use YouTube’s extensive library of visual cooking lessons. Share your finds!

                      Learn to substitute

                      Shop with a flexible attitude. E.g. Substitute deli olives for sun-dried tomatoes.

                      Leftovers as lunch

                      Always make extra and take the leftovers for lunch. Avoid expensive lunchmeats.

                      Lentils in meat patties

                      Add lentils to meat patties to make them go further. Freeze extra patties.

                      Look up and down

                      Look to the top shelves and the bottom shelves. The products are cheaper.

                      Lunchbox ideas

                      Be sure to check out our lunch box ideas list. It is packed with cheap solutions.

                      Make a full list

                      Stocktake your pantry.  Now create meals. Only shop if you need to.

                      Make bread

                      If you have time you can make bread yourself, fresh everyday! Weigh up costs though.

                      Make cheese sticks

                      Cut your own cheese sticks and package them yourself.

                      Make excellent decisions

                      Good supermarket decisions result in thousands of dollars in savings.

                      More experiments

                      You can experiment shopping at different times of the day to discover better prices.

                      Make informed decisions

                      Read labels to know exactly what you are getting. Make informed decisions.

                      Make pork chops

                      Buy a pork roast and cut it up into chops yourself.

                      Make smoothies

                      If your fruit is getting old don’t waste it. Turn it into a smoothie!

                      Make supermarket dip

                      Check packets for ingredients and make dip yourself. Get more dip for your buck.

                      Make your own

                      Make mustard, pesto and tomato sauce! Jump on YouTube and learn new tricks.

                      Make your own dips

                      Make hummus, salsa, Tzatziki and also a simple French onion dip.

                      Make your own snacks

                      Cook up a big batch of muffins or homemade muesli bars on a weekend and freeze.

                      Meal planner calendar

                      In Printables you will find a monthly meal-planning calendar to stick on the fridge.

                      Meatless Monday

                      Many people in the world are enjoying a meatless Monday. Save using this habit.

                      Meat sauce trick

                      Bulk up meat sauce with red kidney beans or lentils. Stretch a meal. Stretch a dollar.

                      Network for deals

                      If you need a certain item do a shout out in the Savings Room. Get tips.

                      Nice butcher, nice meat

                      Butchers offer great prices, give excellent advice and offer high quality meat.

                      Nicer shopping trip

                      Greengrocers offer a nice personal shopping experience and cheap prices.

                      Non-food items

                      Compare non-food items in supermarkets with standard retailers E.g. K-Mart.

                      Organisation is key

                      The best way to save money is to get organised with shopping lists and planning.

                      Package it yourself

                      Package your own food. E.g. Cut up and freeze large cake pieces.

                      Pick the good aisles

                      Venture down the health food aisle for healthy alternatives.

                      Plan meals

                      Organisation is key. First plan meals from the pantry using our planning calendar.

                      Plan for non-perishables

                      When buying perishables in bulk have a plan for the food bought and weeks ahead.

                      Practise makes perfect

                      Practise not buying any extra items. Take this willpower challenge.

                      Price matching

                      For big ticket items like large boxes of nappies ask if your supermarket price matches.

                      Question all deals

                      Always check sale items are not a trick. E.g. Check that two-for-one deals are actually cheaper!

                      Read labels

                      Don’t be fooled by the packaging. E.g. Generic dog food can be much healthier.

                      Read local papers

                      Read papers for local deals and wholesalers. Share finds with your local networks.

                      Read newspapers

                      Read Sunday papers for deals and coupons.

                      Read the price per unit

                      Get better at reading prices per unit. Make better-informed decisions.

                      Read your junk mail

                      It is worth flicking through your junk mail occasionally. Find deals on big-ticket items.

                      Recycle packaging

                      Be sure to check out my quick lists relating to recycling everyday items.

                      Reduce consumption

                      Check out Worldometers.org for a shocking bite of reality on our consumption.

                      Repurpose

                      If you are going to buy packaged items always choose packaging that you can reuse.

                      Research bulk buy stores

                      Research the best butchers, fishmongers, fruiterers, supermarkets and discount stores.

                      Save $100 on groceries

                      Take your shopping list and cull it by half. Make up the rest using items in the house.

                      Save $200 on groceries

                      Shop in your kitchen. Great! Found enough meals for the week! Saved myself $200.

                      Save $50 on groceries

                      Next time you go to the supermarket Avoid venturing down any middle aisles.

                      Save on baby food

                      Save on baby food by turning your leftovers into baby food.

                      Save on chicken pieces

                      Try buying frozen chicken pieces over fresh chicken. They are cheaper.

                      Save on meat

                      Ask supermarket staff what days and times of the day meat is discounted.

                      Save your receipts

                      Check the back of your receipt for deals and coupons. See if any could be useful.

                      Seek out discount stores

                      Seek out budget and discount stores and use them. Avoid loyalty card shopping.

                      Share good suppliers

                      Share supplier tips with networks in your area using the Savings Room.

                      Share your local butcher

                      Tell your networks about cheap butchers and meat discount stores near you.

                      Shop after dinner time

                      Shop after you have eaten dinner and you are calm and relaxed.

                      Shop alone

                      Go shopping alone, without children or others. Make clearer decisions.

                      Shop around the edges

                      Generally shop around the edges of the supermarket where food is not packaged.

                      Shop at Aldi

                      Aldi offer roughly 40% discount on grocery items. They are well worth the trip.

                      Shop at home

                      Always shop at home before considering a trip to the supermarket.

                      Shop at markets

                      Find local producers selling their produce regularly at markets.

                      Shop later than 5pm

                      For discounts, shop later at night after dinner.

                      Shop online

                      Shop online to avoid temptation, sort by price, save energy, money and more!

                      Shop the healthy aisles

                      Become healthier in the long-term and save on expensive health bills!

                      Shop when you are alert

                      Supermarkets gear all there marketing to tired and hungry hard working people.

                      Shop like a guru

                      Organise, shop at the right times, and shop when alert. Make guru decisions.

                      Shop with a basket

                      Use a basket instead of trolley. You can only fill a basket as much as you can carry.

                      Shop with gift cards

                      Do a weekly shop with a supermarket gift card. Don’t take your wallet.

                      Shop with your arms

                      Save more by shopping without a trolley or a basket. Buy only what you can hold!

                      Shopping times

                      Shop when prices get slashed or simply to discover quieter shopping times.

                      Signs are for a reason

                      Items with special signs might be there for a reason: lack of demand!

                      Sort by price

                      Being able to sort by price is a major money saver with shopping online.

                      Specials signs

                      Many specials signs are placed close to items that are not on special. This is an illusion.

                      Spread the love

                      Visit your butcher, baker, greengrocer and the supermarket.

                      Start a veggie patch

                      Investigate starting your own veggie patch. Save big dollars.

                      Shop fast

                      Pretend you left a pot boiling at home. You will shop at turbo speed!

                      Stay focused

                      Always walk focused and fast when you walk through a supermarket.

                      Stock up

                      Stock up on non-perishables when they are on special. Make sure you have the room to store the items!

                      Stretch out milk

                      Add half milk and half milk powder milk together to save. (Not for feeding babies).

                      Stretch out trips

                      Can you make what is at home stretch? Get creative with leftovers.

                      Take $50 to the shops challenge

                      Take $50 to the shops every week. Try feeding the family. Share tips.

                      Take a smartphone

                      Use your phone calculator to tally costs as you shop. Stay within budget.

                      Take a your phone

                      Start tracking prices either using an app, notebook or receipts once you get home.

                      Take a challenge

                      Stock up on bread, milk, butter and eggs. Now avoid grocery shopping for two weeks.

                      Take an amount of cash

                      If you are prone to overspending take cash and leave your card at home.

                      Take disposables

                      Take disposables off your list. E.g. Paper towels. Use a hand towel.

                      Treat groceries like a job

                      Supermarket shopping is as serious as your job. Don’t waste your hard-earned cash.

                      Use a real cashier

                      You already paid big money for your groceries. Don’t pack them yourself too.

                      Use less expensive cuts

                      Buy mince, sausages and meat for stews. Check out budget meal Turbo Tip sheets.

                      Use substitutes for meat

                      Make spaghetti bolognese out of barley instead of mince.

                      Use the laminated lists

                      If lost read the little laminated lists at the end of each aisle. Don’t wander aimlessly.

                      Use-by date specials

                      Buy if having a party or you are going to cook or use the item straight away.

                      Walk to the supermarket

                      You will get some exercise and you can only drag home essential items.

                      Watch the screen

                      If chatting at the checkout keep glancing at the screen as items are being rung up.

                      Weigh up food types

                      Compare prices between fresh, frozen and canned.

                      Weigh up your time

                      Weigh the prices up with the time you have to shop and your lifestyle.

                      Weigh up time and price

                      Don’t make a cheesecake you can buy for two dollars.

                      Where to stash eco-bags

                      Keep your eco-bags permanently in the boot of your car.

                      Write simple lists

                      Save hundreds of dollars each year by culling and simplifying your shopping lists.

                      Your own hypermarket

                      Shop where there is a bakery, a butcher, a greengrocer, a supermarket and a K-Mart in the same building.

                      Watch bread thickness

                      Sometimes sandwich bread is as thick as toast bread. This makes you buy more bread.

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