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A Quick And Easy Way To View Flyers Online And Save Money

Right now my husband and I live in apartment, so we don’t receive the grocery store flyers in our mailbox. Because I like to be informed of the sales before I go shopping, I simply go to www.flyerland.ca and look at the flyers online. The website is quick and really easy to use and it allows me to make a list of the best deals before I shop. In fact, I prefer using flyerland to receiving paper copies of the flyers. It’s better for the environment and easier to skim through.

Flyerland also contains various coupons and contests that you may be interested in. Although there are many coupon websites for Americans, Canadians sadly have very few. So, to all you Canadians out there looking for the best deals, I would definitely encourage you to check out Flyerland.

May 11, 2012

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How To Save Money When You Shop At Bulk Barn

In case you have never heard of it, Bulk Barn is a Canadian franchise that sells a wide variety of bulk foods including all kinds of candy, health foods, pastas, and much more. If you have an allergy to gluten, there are many gluten-free products available including snack foods, chocolate, and brown rice pastas. You can save yourself a lot of money by shopping at Bulk Barn, but here are a few tips to follow in order to do so:

1. Watch your prices. Just like at any other store, some things are a bargain, but others are overpriced. Although you may think that everything would be cheaper at a bulk food store, think again. Certain products such as all purpose flour actually will cost you more if you buy it at Bulk Barn. Also, you will often be able to find your cereals for less at a regular grocery store, especially if you buy cereal when it goes on sale. And to all you junk food junkies, another thing to watch out for is certain types of candy. Sometimes you can buy candy cheaper at Walmart or on sale at grocery stores. A good example of this would be M & Ms.

April 20, 2012

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5 Reasons Not To Use Coupons For Groceries

1. They take way too long to collect. I can think of many other things I would rather spend my time doing than clipping coupons. Whether you enjoy it or not, think of all the time you are spending looking for just the right deals. If you are a coupon clipper, I would recommend that you pay attention to how much time you spend each day/week gathering your coupons. Make sure the savings is worth your time.

December 30, 2011

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Shop Alone And Save On Groceries

With the increased cost of food prices these days, everything we can do to save a little is worth a try. I have been reading various articles that provide tips on saving on groceries, and many of them suggest that when you shop you should go alone.

I would have to agree. I usually do my grocery shopping once every two weeks and I usually go alone. When I do, I know exactly what I have already got, and what I still need to pick up. I feel like I can take as much time as I want without worrying about anyone else.

September 19, 2011

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How To Save Money When You Shop At Safeway

Safeway can be a really affordable place to buy your groceries if you are really selective in what you purchase. There are a really great perks to shopping at Safeway including excellent customer service and fresh, high quality produce. Canadians also have the benefit of collecting Air Miles. The downside is that Safeway is pricy unless you are careful. You definitely want to apply for the Safeway Club Card so you can take advantage of the sales. Otherwise you are paying way more for your purchase.

August 24, 2011

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