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12 Ways To Save Money On Groceries In 2019

No coupon cutting required.

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Grocery shopping can be seriously expensive, especially if you're shopping for a large family.

So we rounded up 12 of our best money-saving tips you can use on your next grocery run.

1. Download coupons directly onto your smart phone and utilize money-saving apps that provide cash back for your purchases...

2. Or see if your favorite grocery store has it's own app.

3. Shop the frozen aisle for fruits and veggies — they're usually cheaper and the quality is just as good...

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Frozen fruits and veggies are usually harvested during their peak ripeness, meaning that their quality is often just as good as fresh produce. Frozen items are especially great for slow cooking applications — such as in jams, compotes, or stews – where appearance doesn't matter — and frozen produce is often a fraction of the price as fresh, too!

4. And freeze or can fresh fruits when they go on sale.

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When fruits are at peak season, take advantage of great sales. Don't stress about buying too much because you can always freeze or can them.

To freeze them, prepare them as you typically would (take the pits out, peel them, etc.) and freeze them on sheet trays before putting them in baggies. Canning fresh fruit takes a bit more effort, but allows you to enjoy them for the entire year (even in the dead of winter).

5. Invest in quality food storage containers that will help keep your fresh produce from spoiling.

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Throwing away spoiled groceries is a painful experience. One way to prevent this dreaded moment and keep them fresh is to store them in airtight food storage containers. For fresh greens, storing them with a paper towel inside the container can keep them fresh longer, while rolling herbs in paper towels and storing the bundles in the containers helps extend their shelf life.

Get a set of six food storage containers on Amazon for $21.99.

6. Ditch pre-packaged meats and shop the butcher counter. The prices are usually lower and you can buy the exact amount you need.

7. Avoid impulse buys by using curbside pickup.

8. Buy bulk dry items (like snacks and canned goods) online.

9. Learn more about sell-by dates so you're not throwing away perfectly good food.

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While drinking milk that's a day or two past its sell-by date may change the taste, it's nothing to be worried about unless you have a compromised immune system. Peter Cassell, FDA spokesperson, explained that, "Drinking milk a day or two after the milk’s expiration date (otherwise known as the sell-by date) may not be a safety issue but may be more of a taste issue." That said, drinking milk past its expiration date "does increase the risk of developing food-borne illness from bacteria that might have grown," says Cassell.

More: Eight Food Safety Facts That’ll Make You Breathe A Sigh Of Relief

10. Learn how to make a handful of recipes using rotisserie chicken.

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Rotisserie chicken is cheap, delicious, and reliable — and, surprisingly, it's often cheaper than buying a uncooked chicken. The shredded meat can be used to make pastas, stews, tacos, and a slew of other wholesome dinners that cost a fraction of the cost of preparing it yourself — so learn a few solid recipes utilizing this money-saving gem and reap the financial rewards.

More: 24 Easy Meals You Can Make With Rotisserie Chicken

11. Keep track of how much your staple groceries cost so you know when you're actually getting a good deal.

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Knowing if you're spending too much on groceries can be hard. I mean, who knows how much a can of black beans usually costs? To better educate yourself (and know when something is actually a good deal), keep track of how much your staple groceries cost by logging them in your phone. If you buy a ton of chicken thighs, remember how much they typically cost so you can spot a great deal, stock up, and stash them in your freezer.

12. See if your stores have double ad days.

Looking for more money-saving tips? Check out these posts:

• 20 Cheap Meals That Won't Break The Bank

• 19 Healthy Dinners Under $10 You Should Make ASAP

• I Tried Cooking Dinner All Week On A $30 Budget

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