Buying Pre-Cut or Pre-Packaged Produce: These items are often significantly more expensive than buying whole fruits and vegetables.
Shopping Without a List: Impulse buys can add up quickly if you don’t have a clear plan of what you need.
Ignoring Sales and Discounts: Missing out on promotions and discounts can lead to paying full price unnecessarily.
Purchasing Name Brands: Generic or store brands are often just as good as name brands and cost less.
Not Using Loyalty Programs: Skipping store loyalty programs can mean missing out on special discounts and rewards.
Overbuying Perishables: Buying more fresh produce than you can consume before it spoils leads to wasted money and food.
Shopping When Hungry: Shopping on an empty stomach can result in purchasing unnecessary and often more expensive snacks.
Buying Bottled Water: Purchasing bottled water instead of using a reusable bottle can add up quickly.