Choose Your Groceries Wisely When You Shop

Stretch your money if you can

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Life is not so easy these days. When it comes to shopping for groceries, it takes a lot of work to stretch your money to make it last.

Most families buy groceries a few times a month, if not every single week. It is a big expense that is full of challenges.

There are many things to think about:

• Cost
• Value
• Freshness
• Variety
• Personal preferences
• Special diets
• Nearness of the market
• Coupons and discounts

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There are plenty of ways to save money on your grocery shopping. That doesn’t mean buy a bunch of low-cost junk food. No, not at all.

Yes, you can buy some snack items, but not too many. You want a healthy diet, especially if you have growing children in the household.

Here are some suggestions:

• Buy fresh veggies that…