Coupons and promo codes
Am I the only one who hates those? We've had "bonus cards" for years, and once in a while coupons to use or stickers to collect. Now more and more supermarkets are switching to apps to 
Topic: Methods to cut food costs - page 11. (Read 1417 times)
I am also a person who often collects discount coupons. but I shop more at the Supermarket by shopping at a certain time period. because if we shop at the supermarket quite often, actually every month and on certain dates there are always special discounts. But of course with a limited supply of goods. so we have to compete with other buyers speed. like every Sunday in my area there is a Supermarket that provides a special bonus buy 1 get 1 free. I also recently bought 2 liter cooking oil and got a free cooking oil bonus with the same brand and size. but that only applies to the first 20 buyers. every week there are always discounts and bonuses like that with different types and products every week.
Another way I do to cut food costs is to plant some types of plants that can live in front of my yard. I have plants like chilies, green onions, spinach, and many more types of vegetables. so that some of the ingredients for cooking are already available in front of the home page without having to buy it. because by chance my yard is quite wide
Another way I do to cut food costs is to plant some types of plants that can live in front of my yard. I have plants like chilies, green onions, spinach, and many more types of vegetables. so that some of the ingredients for cooking are already available in front of the home page without having to buy it. because by chance my yard is quite wide
Thanks for sharing because this could be helpful to many people, especially me. Although we have these companies in my home country they don't offer such a discount that would be activated with a code. And I have never seen such a special discount sale for specific groups like students. They usually advertise for discount sales or promos.
These discount sales can indeed help citizens to save money but sometimes these products might be close to their expiration date which might not be ideal for a person that wants to buy in bulk and store them for future use.
These discount sales can indeed help citizens to save money but sometimes these products might be close to their expiration date which might not be ideal for a person that wants to buy in bulk and store them for future use.
There is a legal hack of the most of the create-a-burger-terminal-software. You can create a burger with various petties and substract the pettys again. So in the end you get the burgers (with no meat) for a few cents. I do not remember exactly. But it is worth to experiment with that.
McDonalds Monopoly is also a good thing to go with it: Most people do not use the stickers - and often you can collect them on the cups/burger packages and get free burgers.
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In some countrys it is legal, in some it is not:
You can use the old 4-is-5-trick. It meant that you cut 1/5 (80 percent) of a note from the note. In most countrys you can change a note with more of 70 percent to a full note. So you do it with 4 100-notes and you have 4x20 percent extra = 1 extra 100-note.
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You can buy food (with others) one the wholesale market.
McDonalds Monopoly is also a good thing to go with it: Most people do not use the stickers - and often you can collect them on the cups/burger packages and get free burgers.
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In some countrys it is legal, in some it is not:
You can use the old 4-is-5-trick. It meant that you cut 1/5 (80 percent) of a note from the note. In most countrys you can change a note with more of 70 percent to a full note. So you do it with 4 100-notes and you have 4x20 percent extra = 1 extra 100-note.
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You can buy food (with others) one the wholesale market.
You need to know if those big brand restaurants are charge premium prices and those discounts has few requirements in order to use it. Let's say a big mac cost for $5 and you only want to buy 2 because you can't eat too much, but the 10% discount can be used if you buy in McDonald for minimum of $20. So you're actually spend $8 more when you're only need to spend $10 at the beginning, it's actually make you to spend more money.
While if you buy a burger from street foods, it only cost you for $3 which mean cheaper without any discount.
The best way to cut food costs is grow your own gardens or buy a raw materials, then cook it yourself.
While if you buy a burger from street foods, it only cost you for $3 which mean cheaper without any discount.
The best way to cut food costs is grow your own gardens or buy a raw materials, then cook it yourself.
Tips for saving food expenses
1. Buy raw materials as needed
2. Cooking yourself, because if you buy outside it will be more expensive
3. Collect coupons or vouchers
4. Find a food shop that is low
Besides having to choose the needs that must be purchased, you can also look for large discounts and promo prices. In my country discounts or promos are held only when there is a big event and weekend while weekday prices return to normal, therefore you should buy food ingredients for weekly to be more efficient. Whether it's happening in my country or in your country too?
1. Buy raw materials as needed
2. Cooking yourself, because if you buy outside it will be more expensive
3. Collect coupons or vouchers
4. Find a food shop that is low
Besides having to choose the needs that must be purchased, you can also look for large discounts and promo prices. In my country discounts or promos are held only when there is a big event and weekend while weekday prices return to normal, therefore you should buy food ingredients for weekly to be more efficient. Whether it's happening in my country or in your country too?
Coupons and promo codes
Image link: https://i.ibb.co/NpcLm8f/promo-code.jpg
There are many websites on the internet offering promo codes and coupons for items in stores.
Image link: https://i.ibb.co/NpcLm8f/promo-code.jpg
There are many websites on the internet offering promo codes and coupons for items in stores.
I've noticed most of this coupons are only in US or UK as they putting coupons in news papers, magazines,in products as well as in social media but the problem is that they dont usually use it only those in need but here in our country we rarely have one of it since people going to abuse it mostly those no minimum to spend as other people are so greedy on saving money. I remember before that there are coupons given only to new user but still getting abuse by those not a new user by making a lot of accounts and changing identity. Yes we can save from it but it is rarely happening in our country
I come from the sports and entertainment business. And I had a little bit to do with living cheap on the road/tour.
There are macros in nutrition, and the important one is protein. So there is a protein/human protein-ration (biological value) and proteinor biological value/Euro-ratio. Biological value means that a certain amount of consumed protein is changed to a certain amount of protein in your biological system. Eggs are the benchmark of 100. And often to eat two different proteins with different biological values is better as to eat just one high value protein.
But this is not the biggest deal. The biggest deal ist the protein or biological value/Euro-ratio. In 2019 there was a 1g protein/0.8-1.2 Cent (Euro)-ratio the normal thing. So nearly every food in a supermarket had that range of ratio. But there were some special things. F.E. chicken hearts has a ratio of 1g protein/~0.2 Cent (Euro). So my tipp: Eat chicken hearts!
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And the best free protein source is roadkill.
It is easy: What everybody does not like to eat, buy it/eat it!
There are macros in nutrition, and the important one is protein. So there is a protein/human protein-ration (biological value) and proteinor biological value/Euro-ratio. Biological value means that a certain amount of consumed protein is changed to a certain amount of protein in your biological system. Eggs are the benchmark of 100. And often to eat two different proteins with different biological values is better as to eat just one high value protein.
But this is not the biggest deal. The biggest deal ist the protein or biological value/Euro-ratio. In 2019 there was a 1g protein/0.8-1.2 Cent (Euro)-ratio the normal thing. So nearly every food in a supermarket had that range of ratio. But there were some special things. F.E. chicken hearts has a ratio of 1g protein/~0.2 Cent (Euro). So my tipp: Eat chicken hearts!
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And the best free protein source is roadkill.
It is easy: What everybody does not like to eat, buy it/eat it!
As I said in the thread on investing in the food related industry, I think the best thing to do is to try to earn more.
If I have to cut back on something I prefer not to cut back on food, and by earning more I don't have to cut back.
But since this thread is about cutting back, I will say that the best way to cut back is to prepare your own food and not take advantage of McDonald's and BK coupons as some of the options in the OP reflect. You buy healthy food, and cook from scratch. You always have cheaper options, as Hispo says. If you have to cut back, you're not going to buy prawns and lamb. You'd better buy eggs, chicken and pork. Seasonal fruits and vegetables, etc. And don't eat out or order food from home.
If I have to cut back on something I prefer not to cut back on food, and by earning more I don't have to cut back.
But since this thread is about cutting back, I will say that the best way to cut back is to prepare your own food and not take advantage of McDonald's and BK coupons as some of the options in the OP reflect. You buy healthy food, and cook from scratch. You always have cheaper options, as Hispo says. If you have to cut back, you're not going to buy prawns and lamb. You'd better buy eggs, chicken and pork. Seasonal fruits and vegetables, etc. And don't eat out or order food from home.
I would like to point out that these methods are exclusive to countries where those services are available. It is usual that, for example, some franchises offers those discounts in United States but does not in Latin America. The same happens with food coupons.
My methods on saving money on food are mostly based on buying cheaper food and prepare one's meals oneself.
Sardines and beans are cheaper than beef and chicken.
My methods on saving money on food are mostly based on buying cheaper food and prepare one's meals oneself.
Sardines and beans are cheaper than beef and chicken.
But with today's development, e-commerce sites, as well as online stores, have covered all countries. I live in a 3rd world country and discount sales like this are held daily to stimulate people's shopping needs. I am also using this method to save quite a bit of money but it will take a bit of time because you have to find those discount codes.
I would like to point out that these methods are exclusive to countries where those services are available. It is usual that, for example, some franchises offers those discounts in United States but does not in Latin America. The same happens with food coupons.
My methods on saving money on food are mostly based on buying cheaper food and prepare one's meals oneself.
Sardines and beans are cheaper than beef and chicken.
My methods on saving money on food are mostly based on buying cheaper food and prepare one's meals oneself.
Sardines and beans are cheaper than beef and chicken.
Coupons and promo codes
Image link: https://i.ibb.co/NpcLm8f/promo-code.jpg
There are many websites on the internet offering promo codes and coupons for items in stores.
Student Discount
Image link: https://i.ibb.co/CMNcQZn/student-id-discount.jpg
Students can receive many discounts by showing their student ID.
Amazon
Amazon has good deals on food items with free shipping.
Food Delivery
Walmart, target and other large retailers offering food delivery services were offering big sales for delivery only. Not certain whether the trend will continue into the future but it was nice while it lasted.
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Learning to hunt and fish
Give a man a fish, and you might feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you could feed him for a lifetime.
While it seems that hobbies like hunting and fishing are on a decline. Perhaps current era food prices are exactly what they need to make a return?
Foraging in the wild
There are places in the wild where fruits and vegetables grow naturally. Some are located close to official hiking trails and natural landmarks like waterfalls.
Working part time in the food industry
The food industry is known for sometimes giving away free food and cost benefits. Bakeries and restaurants and known for throwing food away. Which employees sometimes are allowed to have.
....
What are other good methods of cutting costs on food items?
Image link: https://i.ibb.co/NpcLm8f/promo-code.jpg
There are many websites on the internet offering promo codes and coupons for items in stores.
Student Discount
Image link: https://i.ibb.co/CMNcQZn/student-id-discount.jpg
Students can receive many discounts by showing their student ID.
Amazon
Amazon has good deals on food items with free shipping.
Food Delivery
Walmart, target and other large retailers offering food delivery services were offering big sales for delivery only. Not certain whether the trend will continue into the future but it was nice while it lasted.
edit:
Learning to hunt and fish
Give a man a fish, and you might feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you could feed him for a lifetime.
While it seems that hobbies like hunting and fishing are on a decline. Perhaps current era food prices are exactly what they need to make a return?
Foraging in the wild
There are places in the wild where fruits and vegetables grow naturally. Some are located close to official hiking trails and natural landmarks like waterfalls.
Working part time in the food industry
The food industry is known for sometimes giving away free food and cost benefits. Bakeries and restaurants and known for throwing food away. Which employees sometimes are allowed to have.
....
What are other good methods of cutting costs on food items?
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