Ibotta
One of the best ways to save money on groceries in 2023 is using Ibotta. This phone app has saved me over $2500 since I enrolled in 2015! It is a free app that you can download to your phone and earn rebates for items that you buy at most major retailers like Walmart, CVS, Target, etc. Each week, there are different bonuses to earn extra cash as well. Redeem your earnings into your bank account, PayPal, or lots of gift card options. To join, click here and earn $10 dollars after submitting your first receipt.
Coupons.com App
There’s no longer the need to print coupons now that Coupons.com has its own app with digital coupons. Many of the coupons available are also items listed on Ibotta, so you can get double the savings! Just keep in mind that paper coupons cannot be combined with the digital coupons on Coupons.com, so you can only save with one or the other. Link your store loyalty cards to make savings easy or submit receipts to the Coupons.com app after shopping. You will receive payment usually within the same day to your Paypal account.
Thrive Market
Thrive Market is my favorite online grocery retailer. It offers many healthy options if you’re looking for non-gmo, organic foods. To save money, search for items made by the Thrive brand or you can buy name brand items as well. Although it lacks in fresh foods like produce, you can find many shelf stable and frozen foods, as well as beauty products, cleaners, pet foods, health supplements, and many more. Shipping is free for orders over $49 and Thrive sends emails with coupons almost every day. The small yearly fee comes out to be about $5 a month, but is definitely worth it when combining sales prices with coupons and for the convenience of having groceries shipped to your door! To join, click here and get 40% off your first order.
These are some of the great products I’ve bought in the past:
Lidl and Aldi
My favorite grocery chains are Lidl and Aldi which seem to be popping up everywhere. In my opinion, they have the lowest everyday prices and even have items sometimes marked down. The Lidl rewards program is a must if you want to apply digital coupons and earn rewards for spending a certain amount of money on each shopping trip. Aldi is fun to shop at because of the markdowns on seasonal items which are sometimes up to 50% off. I would recommend shopping at either one if you are trying to stay within your grocery budget.
Energy Efficient Cooking Techniques
I’ve found that using the right cooking appliances also helps me save money by cooking food in a more efficient way. The Instant Pot and air fryer are prime examples of how you can save time and money by cooking faster and efficiently. Also, don’t forget to utilize your grill or smoker during the summer months. It’s not only fun to eat outdoors, but you’ll save money on your cooling bill by not heating up your kitchen.