Probably the most difficult thing about learning to save money when you shop is adjusting your mindset.  I struggled with this for a very long time and when I finally accepted some basic principles it all fell into place and I began to start saving money. Here are 7 basic steps that will help you shop effectively and save you money.

Lose Brand Loyalty

Before I started shopping this way I was very particular about the brands that I used.  The same products were in my shopping cart every week.  This is still the case to some extent…there are certain brands that I just feel are better than others…so when I DO find a good deal on them I buy, buy, buy.  I had to learn to let go of some of that loyalty in order to get better deals.  This does not necessarily mean buy plain label…it just means try new things out. [Read more...]